Xiong, J.J., Shenoi, R.A., Cheng, X.
This paper proposes a new analytical solution to predict the elastic modulus of a 2D plain weave fabric (PWF) composite accounting for the interaction of orthogonal interlacing strands. The two...
The use of life cycle tools towards sustainable thermoplastic composites in ship building (2009)
Bardet, R.R., Shenoi, R.A., Boyd, S.W.
The marine industry has benefited from composites usage through reduced maintenance, weight and process cost. The majority of small boats are built in Thermoset composites which resins are toxic and...
Composite materials for marine applications – key challenges for the future (2009)
Shenoi, R.A., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Quinn, S., Blake, J.I.R., Boyd, S.W.
US Office of Naval Research, Solid Mechanics Program Review (2009)
Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Shenoi, R.A., Quinn, S., Blake, J.I.R., Boyd, S.W.
The purpose of this extended abstract is to provide an overview of activities relating to performance assessments. The work described is wide ranging and not intended to provide a detailed account of...
Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., Das, P., Yang, N.
The use of composite laminate materials has increased rapidly in recent years due to their excellent strength to weight ratio and resistance to corrosion. In the construction of marine vessels,...
Kumar, Manoj, Shenoi, R.A., Cox, S.J.
A vibration-based damage identification method, based on changes in modal strain energies before and after occurrence of damage, is presented for a composite sandwich beam. Experiments were performed...
This paper outlines a new durability model to assess the first inspection and maintenance period for structures. Practical scatter factor formulae are presented to determine the safe fatigue crack...
This paper outlines a new durability model to assess the first inspection and maintenance period for structures. Practical scatter factor formulae are presented to determine the safe fatigue crack...
Dynamic study of adhesively bonded double lap composite joints (2009)
Essersi, O., Tarfaoui, M., Boyd, S.W., Meraghni, F., Shenoi, R.A.
Composite structures may be subjected to high loading rates in naval applications.Hence, the composite assembly’s dynamic behaviour needs investigation. This paperpresents an investigation on the...
Repair efficiency of resin infused scarf repair to marine sandwich structures (2009)
Palaniappan, J., Boyd, S.W., Shenoi, R.A., Mawella, J.
A vacuum-assisted resin infusion technique is used to repair the damaged skin and core of a GRP/Balsa sandwich. Flexural effectiveness of the repair both in tension and compression are evaluated for...
Use of cryogenic buoyancy systems for controlled removal of heavy objects from the seabed (2009)
Nicholls-lee, Rachel, Turnock, Stephen, Tan, Ming Yi, McDonald, Paul C., Shenoi, R.A.
New methods for marine salvage and decommissioning of structures in the open sea are continually being sought in order to improve control and lower operational costs. This paper investigates the...
Modelling the high strain rate (HSR) behaviour of glass fibre-reinforced composite materials such as used in high-speed craft is presented. A visco-elastic model consisting of an elastic element...
A plausible method for fatigue life prediction of boats in a data scarce environment (2009)
Roberton, D.M.V., Shenoi, R.A., Boyd, S.W., Austen, S.
Within the marine world many boats are constructed from composite materials, that useclassification society rules to predict their strength. As these vessels age, fatigue and remaining lifetime are...
Repair efficiency studies on resin infused scarf repaired composite structure (2009)
Palaniappan, J., Brisoux, S., Boyd, S.W., Shenoi, R.A., Mawella, J.
Composite materials have been increasingly adopted in marine industries such as for patrol boats, minecounter measure vessels, hovercrafts etc. The composite materials in these vessels undergo damage...
Power flow analysis for a floating sandwich raft isolation system using a higher-order theory (2009)
Choi, W.J., Xiong, Y.P., Shenoi, R.A.
A higher-order sandwich theory is implemented in conjunction with an equivalent mobility-based power flow progressive method to determine power flow for a sandwich configured floating raft vibration...
The use of CFD in modelling blanketing effects for yacht race simulations (2008)
Spenkuch, T., Turnock, S.R., Wright, A.M., Shenoi, R.A.
A detailed examination of the performance of a typical upwind sail rig arrangement was carried out for different heel and yaw angles using a commercial Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solver....
A load history generation approach for full-scale accelerated fatigue tests (2008)
This paper seeks to establish a load history generation approach for full-scale accelerated fatigue tests. Primary focus is placed on the load cycle identification such as to minimize experimental...
Optimisation of steel-composite connections for structural marine applications (2008)
Boyd, S.W., Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., Mawella, J.
Parametric variation and optimisation using genetic algorithms employing single and multi-objective functions are proposed for theoptimisation of a structural steel/composite connection. The joint in...
Power flow analysis for a floating sandwich raft isolation system using a higher-order theory (2008)
Choi, W.J, Xiong, Y.P., Shenoi, R.A.
A higher order sandwich theory is implemented in conjunction with an equivalent mobility based power flow progressive method to determine power flow for a sandwich configured floating raft vibration...
This paper seeks to outline an experimental screening procedure for a bonded composites patch repair scheme for cracked aluminum-alloy panels based on static and fatigue strength concepts. The...
Two new phenomenological expressions for generalized constant life curves are developed based on the traditional fatigue constant life curve. Parameter estimation formulas of generalized constant...
Choi, W.J., Xiong, Y.P., Shenoi, R.A.
This paper presents results from tests carried out on the effect of magnetorheological elasotmer (MRE) material make-up, processing features and cure under the magnetic field with respect to the...
Scarponi, M, Conti, P, Shenoi, R.A., Turnock, S.R.
Considerable progress has been made in the development of Velocity Prediction Programs (VPPs) suitable for analysis of racing yacht performance. In addition, investigations on yacht dynamics (i.e....
Understanding planing craft motion exposures and mitigation strategies (2008)
Townsend, N.C., Coe, T., Wilson, P.A., Shenoi, R.A.
The motions of high speed marine craft can be uncomfortable and damaging, with detrimental effects on the operation(s) of the craft. The motion exposures can reduce crew and/or passengers abilities...
Scarponi, M., Conti, P., Shenoi, R.A., Turnock, S.R.
A sailing simulator is described that takes into account human factors with respect to strategic decisions during a race. Models for yacht-crew interaction have been designed and implemented for the...
Robo-Yacht: a human behaviour-based tool to predict the performances of yacht-crew systems (2007)
Scarponi, M., McMorris, T., Shenoi, R.A., Turnock, S.R., Conti, P.
Many numerical tools are available in the yacht design domain to predict yacht performances. These are based on experimental data and well-established numerical techniques. However, being competitive...
Effects of changes in curvatures on the natural characteristics of curved structures (2007)
Hu, B., Xing, J.T., Shenoi, R.A.
This paper presents the effects of curvature on the natural dynamic characteristics of curved beams and strips. Non-dimensional governing equations for curved beams, in which the curvature is taken...
A combined ship science-behavioural science approach to a wining yacht-sailor combination (2007)
Scarponi, M., Shenoi, R.A., Turnock, S.R., Conti, P.
Considerable progress has been made in the development of Velocity Prediction Programs (VPPs) suitable for analysis of racing yacht performance. The software algorithms have been backed up by...
A procedure to embed fibre Bragg Grating strain sensors into GFRP sandwich structures (2007)
Dawood, T.A., Shenoi, R.A., Sahin, M.
Embedding optical Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) strain sensors within a composite material enables monitoring of its internal mechanical behaviour. This allows early detection of internal defects that...
A new method to determine fiber transverse permeability (2007)
Wu, Xiaoqing, Li, Jialu, Shenoi, R.A.
Improving manufacturing technology is one of the greatest challenges for the resin transfer molding (RTM) process. Permeability parameters that include in-plane and transverse permeability are...
Lewis, S.G., Hudson, D.A., Turnock, S.R., Blake, J.I.R, Shenoi, R.A.
Accurate prediction of the motions of high-speed craft is an essential element in understanding the response of crew to a particular design configuration. The aim of this work is to evaluate the...
Assessment of hygrothermal ageing and damage in sandwich foam using TSA (2007)
Lembessis, E., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Shenoi, R.A.
The present paper is an introduction to the use of Thermoelastic Stress Analysis (TSA) to assess the response to closed-cell PVC structural foams from damage sustained during service in a marine...
Choi, W.J., Xiong, Y.P., Shenoi, R.A.
Magnetorheological Elastomer (MRE) material consisting of a natural or synthetic rubber filled with micron sized iron particles is a smart material whose properties can be controlled by external...
Maneepan, K., Shenoi, R.A., Blake, J.I.R., Jeong, H.K.
Design optimisation of ship structures is complicated by the material choice and application of Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites. Their numerous advantages and the number of design, material...
Co-cured structural steel-composite joints for deck to superstructure connections (2007)
Boyd, S.W., Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., Mawella, J.
Through experimental and numerical analyses this paper proposes to improve the confidence in the use of steel-composite joints through understanding of their performance for application as the...
Scarponi, M., Shenoi, R.A., Turnock, S.R., Conti, P.
Considerable progress has been made in the development of Velocity Prediction Programs (VPPs) suitable for analysis of racing yacht performance. Similarily, there has been rapid advances in sensor...
Delamination buckling of a curved composite beam subjected to a closing bending moment (2006)
Wang, W., Shenoi, R.A., Cui, W.
The snap buckling case in a curved composite beam under a closing bending moment is dealt with.A theoretical approach is developed for the non-linear problem of delamination buckling which is likely...
Dynamic response of composite sandwich plates subjected to initial stresses (2006)
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
The transient response of composite sandwich plates under initial stresses is investigated using a new finite element formulation. An assumed strain nine node shear deformable plate bending element...
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
The transient response of composite sandwich plates under initial stresses is investigated using a new finite element formulation. An assumed strain nine node shear deformable plate bending element...
A new active gyrostabiliser system for ride control of marine vehicles (2006)
Townsend, N.C., Murphy, A.J., Shenoi, R.A.
A new gyroscopic method of active ride control on marine vehicles is presented. Gyroscopic stabilisation is selected because it acts entirely within the hull of the vessel while not requiring...
A new active gyrostabiliser system for ride control of marine vehicles (2006)
Townsend, N.C., Murphy, A.J., Shenoi, R.A.
A new gyroscopic method of active ride control on marine vehicles is presented. Gyroscopic stabilisation is selected because it acts entirely within the hull of the vessel while not requiring...
Transient response of initially stressed composite sandwich plates (2006)
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
This paper deals with the transient response of initially stressed composite sandwich plates under time dependent sine, step, triangular and explosive blast loadings. Formulations for a family of...
Transient response of initially stressed composite sandwich plates (2006)
Nayak, A.K, Shenoi, R.A, Moy, S.S.J.
This paper deals with the transient response of initially stressed composite sandwich plates under time dependent sine, step, triangular and explosive blast loadings. Formulations for a family of...
Using wavelet transforms to analyze nonlinear ship rolling and heave-roll coupling (2006)
Yin, Yu, Shenoi, R. Ajit, Zhu, Hangbin, Xia, Lijuan
The use of wavelet transforms is explored to investigate the nonlinear dynamical characteristics of ship roll and coupled heave-roll motion. The harmonic character, double period character and...
Performance of butt strap joints for marine applications (2006)
The use of adhesive as a structural fastener is progressively taking place in shipbuilding. However, a series of issues needs to be looked at such as ageing and influence of the tolerance in the...
A generic methodology for post-damage decisions (2006)
Cripps, R.M., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Jeong, H.K., Phillips, H.J., Shenoi, R.A.
A generic methodology is developed that enables vessel owners to apply a systematic procedure to make decisions regarding damaged vessels. The methodology is based on the Royal National Lifeboat...
Damage mechanics of FRP ship structures (2006)
Shenoi, R.A., Blake, J.I.R., Boyd, S., Mawella, J.
Fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) composite materials are being increasingly used in a variety of marine structural applications. Safe design of ships and boats made from these materials depends on...
Combining behavioral models with VPPs to derive a winning yacht-sailor combination (2006)
Shenoi, R.A., Scarponi, M., Turnock, S.R., Conti, P.
Considerable progress has been made in the development of Velocity Prediction Programs (VPPs) suitable for analysis of racing yacht performance. Similarily, there has been rapid advances in sensor...
Lewis, S.G., Hudson, D.A., Turnock, S.R., Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A.
Accurate prediction of the motions of high speed craft is an essential element in understanding the response of crew to a particular design configuration. The aim of this work is to evaluate the...
Coe, T., Xing, J.T., Shenoi, R.A.
Small boats are increasingly being operated at high speed in rough weather by organisations carrying out essential missions such as the military and rescue services. Crew and passengers on these...
Single-point likelihood method to determine a generalized S-N surface (2006)
This paper outlines a new technique to address the paucity of data in determining a generalized S-N surface based on fatigue reliability design. A new single-point likelihood method (SPLM) is...
Delamination buckling of a curved composite beam subjected to a closing bending moment (2006)
Wang, W., Shenoi, R. A., Cui, W.
The snap buckling case in a curved composite beam under a closing bending moment is dealt with.A theoretical approach is developed for the non-linear problem of delamination buckling which is likely...
Nayak, A.K., Moy, S.S.J., Shenoi, R.A.
A simple isoparametric assumed strain finite element formulation incorporating a third-order polynomial displacement model for the buckling and vibration analysis of initially stressed composite...
Wang, W., Makarov, G., Shenoi, R.A.
This paper is concerned with modelling the high strain rate (HSR) behaviour of carbon and glass fibre-reinforced composite materials. Unidirectional (UD) composites are analysed as coated fibre...
Xiong, J.J., Shenoi, R.A., Qiu, H.Y.
Accelerated corrosion tests and atmospheric exposure tests are conducted to investigate the corrosion performance of LY12CZ aluminium alloy. Based on the experimental data, the corrosion depth at...
This paper deals with buckling and vibration analysis of initially stressed damped composite sandwich plates using assumed strain finite elements. A family of plate bending elements containing nine...
Nayak, A.K., Moy, S.S.J., Shenoi, R.A.
A simple isoparametric assumed strain finite element formulation incorporating a third-order polynomial displacement model for the buckling and vibration analysis of initially stressed composite...
Dynamic response of composite sandwich plates subjected to initial stresses (2005)
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
The transient response of composite sandwich plates under initial stresses is investigated using a new finite element formulation. An assumed strain nine node shear deformable plate bending element...
This paper deals with buckling and vibration analysis of initially stressed damped composite sandwich plates using assumed strain finite elements. A family of plate bending elements containing nine...
A reliability based treatment system for actual load history (2005)
Xiong, J.J., Shenoi, R.A., Zhang, Y.
This paper seeks to establish an integrated and practical data treatment system for actual load history reliability analysis. A convergence–divergence counting procedure is presented to extract all...
Materials and structures research thrusts: recommendations for the maritime environment (2005)
This report summarises the finding of an international workshop held in Southampton on the 16th - 18th November 2005 to explore materials and structures long-term research and development...
Transient response of composite sandwich plates (2004)
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
The transient response of orthotropic, layered composite sandwich plates is investigated by using two new C0 four and nine node finite element formulations of a refined form of Reddy's higher-order...
Fluid flow through porous media subjected to a boundary condition of variable pressure (2004)
Xing, J., Shenoi, R.A., Wilson, P.A., Xing, J.T.
Analytical solutions defining flow through porous media subjected to a boundary condition of variable pressure are developed in this paper. The traditional solutions of flow through porous media...
Analytical solutions to predict flexural behaviour of curved sandwich beams (2004)
This paper is concerned with the analysis of curved sandwich beams with a focus on debonding and buckling/wrinkling of the faces. An elasticity-theory-based approach is used for studying...
A two-stage theory on fatigue damage and life prediction of composites (2004)
Fatigue tests on unnotched and notched composite laminates under compressive cyclic loading have been carried out. The damage mechanism is discussed, and it is seen that the process of composites...
Two new practical models for estimating reliability-based fatigue strength of composites (2004)
This paper outlines two new practical models to evaluate fatigue residual strength and the overall range of life for reliability-based design. A new fatigue-driven residual strength surface model...
Three dimensional stresses in adhesively bonded lap joints with non-identical adherends (2004)
Narasimhan, S., Shenoi, R.A., Jeong, H.K.
This paper is concerned with the three-dimensional stress distributions in adhesively bonded joints with non-identical adherends and different geometrical dimensions and materials. The constitutive...
Hygrothermal ageing effects on FRP laminate and structural foam materials (2004)
A programme of dynamic mechanical thermal analysis (DMTA) tests is presented, which was carried out on FRP laminate and PVC foam materials typical of those employed in the sandwich construction of...
Damage mechanisms of hat-shaped GRP beams (2004)
Eksik, O., Shenoi, R.A., Blake, J.I.R., Jeong, H.K.
In this study, the behaviour of hat-shaped glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) composite beams was investigated experimentally and numerically to predict the effect of different material composition on:...
Designers are constantly looking for ways to reduce the structure weight to lower the overall displacement and hence the cost of fast ferries and other high-speed vessels. The easiest option for the...
Integrity of hybrid steel-to-composite joints for marine application (2004)
Boyd, S.W., Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., Kapadia, A.
There are many instances where the use of weight-saving polymer composite material for an entire structure is either too complex, too expensive or unfeasible. In these circumstances the use of a...
Analytical solutions to predict flexural behaviour of curved sandwich beams (2004)
This paper is concerned with the analysis of curved sandwich beams with a focus on debonding and buckling/wrinkling of the faces. An elasticity-theory-based approach is used for studying...
Xiong, J.J., Shenoi, R.A., Wang, S.P., Wang, W.B.
This work seeks to investigate the static and fatigue properties and the failure mechanisms of T300/QY8911 carbon-fibre-reinforced composite laminates with different layups to optimize the stacking...
Xiong, J.J., Shenoi, R.A., Wang, S.P., Wang, W.B.
This paper outlines a practical model to evaluate fatigue residual strength for reliability-based design. A new formulation is presented for a fatigue-driven residual strength surface based on...
Transient response of composite sandwich plates (2004)
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
The transient response of orthotropic, layered composite sandwich plates is investigated by using two new C^0 four and nine node finite element formulations of a refined form of Reddy's higher-order...
Advanced polymer composites for structural applications in construction: ACIC 2004 (2004)
Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J., Hollaway, L.C.
Over the past three decades advanced polymer composites have emerged as an attractive construction material for new structures and the strengthening/rehabilitation of existing buildings and bridges....
Earl, J.S., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Shenoi, R.A.
Typical marine sandwich construction composite tee joints have been exposed to a hygrothermal ageing environment and were simultaneously subjected to one of three loading conditions: free standing,...
Forced response of FRP sandwich panels with viscoelastic materials (2003)
In this paper a new analytical model is presented that accurately predicts the forced response of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) sandwich plates subjected to transverse applied loads. It is based on...
This paper investigates the effectiveness of the combination of global (changes in natural frequencies) and local (curvature mode shapes) vibration-based analysis data as input for artificial neural...
Quadrilateral finite elements for multi-layer sandwich plates (2003)
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
The bending behaviour of isotropic and laminated composite and sandwich plates has been analysed using two new C0 assumed strain quadrilateral finite element formulations based on a refined form of...
This paper presents a damage detection algorithm using a combination of global (changes in natural frequencies) and local (curvature mode shapes) vibration-based analysis data as input in artificial...
Delamination modelling of a curved composite beam subjected to an opening bending moment (2003)
A theoretical approach is developed for the case of delamination of a curved composite beam under an opening bending moment. This is based on linear curved beam theory coupled with fracture mechanics...
Quadrilateral finite elements for multilayer sandwich plates (2003)
Nayak, A.K., Moy, S.S.J., Shenoi, R.A.
The bending behaviour of isotropic and laminated composite and sandwich plates has been analysed using two new C0 assumed strain quadrilateral finite element formulations based on a refined form of...
Fatigue life characterisation of hybrid composite-steel joints (2003)
Boyd, S.W., Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., Mawella, J.
There are many instances where the use of weight saving composite materials for an entire structure is either too complex, too expensive or unfeasible. In these circumstances the use of a hybrid...
Quadrilateral finite elements for multi-layer sandwich plates (2003)
Nayak, A.K., Moy, S.S.J., Shenoi, R.A.
The bending behaviour of isotropic and laminated composite and sandwich plates has been analysed using two new C° assumed strain quadrilateral finite element formulations based on a refined form of...
Free vibration analysis of composite sandwich plates based on Reddy’s higher order theory (2002)
Nayak, A.K., Moy, S.S.J., Shenoi, R.A.
Two new C0 assumed strain finite element formulations of Reddy's higher-order theory are used to determine the natural frequencies of isotropic, orthotropic, and layered anisotropic composite and...
Advanced polymer composites for structural applications in construction (2002)
The use of fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) based composite materials is set to increase to meet demands for improvements in construction processes. The science and technology associated with this...
Nayak, A.K, Shenoi, R.A, Moy, S.S.J.
Two new C° assumed strain finite element formulations of Reddy’s higher order theory are used to determine the natural frequencies and loss factors of layered anisotropic composite and sandwich...
A unified approach to determine principle permeability of fibrous porous materials (2002)
Weitzenbock, J.R., Shenoi, R.A., Wilson, P.A.
This paper presents a unified approach (UA) to determining permeability in liquid composite molding. The UA applies both to the channel flow and the radial flow experiment and it unifies the data...
Small sample theory for reliability design (2002)
Xiong, J., Shenoi, R.A., Gao, Z.T.
This paper outlines a new technique to address the paucity of data in assessing fatigue strength reliability. New formulations are presented for scatter factors, dealing with conditions where the...
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
Two new C0 assumed strain finite element formulations of Reddy's higher-order theory are used to determine the natural frequencies and loss factors of layered anisotropic composite and sandwich...
This paper deals with probabilistic failure analysis of a fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) sandwich plate subjected to a lateral pressure load. Input parameters to the strength of the sandwich plate...
Nayak, A.K., Moy, S.S.J., Shenoi, R.A.
Two new C0 assumed strain finite element formulations of Reddy's higher-order theory are used to determine the natural frequencies of isotropic, orthotropic, and layered anisotropic composite and...
Strength modelling in stiffened FRP structures with viscoelastic inserts for ocean structures (2002)
Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., House, J., Turton, T.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the static structural response of a new type of composite stiffener containing a viscoelastic insert. The introduction of this material has proven benefits...
Use of pre-formed composites for cost-effective fast marine craft construction (2002)
Shenoi, R.A., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Jeong, H.K., Winkle, I.E., Day, A.H., Boyd, S.W.
Nayak, A.K., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J.
Two new C° assumed strain finite element formulations of Reddy’s higher order theory are used to determine the natural frequencies and loss factors of layered anisotropic composite and sandwich...
The effect of ply lay-up upon the thermoelastic response of laminated composites (2002)
Cunningham, P.R., Dulieu-Barton, Janice M., Dutton, A.G., Shenoi, R.A.
Cunningham, Paul R., Dulieu-Barton, Janice M., Shenoi, R.A.
Thermoelastic Stress Analysis is used to investigation two damage types in composite materials, namely delamination and fibre breakage. The 'damage' is introduced into the material at the...
The effect of ply lay-up upon the thermoelastic response of laminated composites (2002)
Cunningham, P.R., Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Dutton, A.G., Shenoi, R.A.
Analytical solutions to predict flexural behavior of curved sandwich beams (2002)
This paper is concerned with the analysis of curved sandwich beams with a focus on debonding and buckling/wrinkling of the faces. An elasticity-theory-based approach is used for studying...
Padhi, G.S., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J., McCarthy, M.A.
In this paper, analytic integration procedures are presented for non-singular, nearly singular and nearly hypersingular boundary element integrals in two-dimensional (2-D) elastostatics. Both curved...
Thermoelastic characterisation of damage around a circular hole in a GRP component (2001)
Cunningham, P.R., Dulieu-Barton, Janice M., Dutton, A.G., Shenoi, R.A.
Flexural behaviour of a curved orthotropic beam on an elastic foundation (2001)
This paper is concerned with the mechanical behaviour of a curved orthotropic beam on an elastic foundation under flexural loading. The differential equation in this case is derived from force-moment...
Padhi, G.S., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J., McCarthy, M.A.
In this paper, analytic integration procedures are presented for non-singular, nearly singular and nearly hyper-singular boundary element integrals in two-dimensional (2-D) elastostatics. Both curved...
Progressive damage analysis of tee joints with viscoelastic inserts (2001)
Blake, J.I.R., Shenoi, R.A., House, J., Turton, T.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the static structural response of a new type of composite tee joint containing a viscoelastic insert. The introduction of this material has proven benefits...
Ring, D., Shenoi, R.A., Courts, M.
The design of ships and other made-to-order products is a complex process. A good understanding of design for production issues is essential to ensure a quality product at optimal costs. The overall...
The dynamic behaviour of fibre reinforced plastic sandwich plates with PVC foam core is investigated in this paper. Recently, the authors have developed an analytical method based on Reddy's refined...
Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Earl, J.S., Shenoi, R.A.
The stresses in sandwich construction tee joints are determined using both experimental and numerical techniques. The features of interest in the tee joint are the use of a boundary angle laminate...
Determination of the stress distribution in foam-cored sandwich construction tee joints (2001)
Dulieu-Barton, J.M., Earl, J.S., Shenoi, R.A.
The stresses in sandwich construction tee joints are determined using both experimental and numerical techniques. The features of interest in the tee joint are the use of a boundary angle laminate...
Through-thickness stresses in curved composite laminates and sandwich beams (2001)
An elasticity-theory-based approach is developed for delamination and flexural strength of curved layered composite laminates and sandwich beams. The governing equations in this case are derived from...
Probabilistic strength analysis of rectangular FRP plates using Monte Carlo simulation (2000)
Probabilistic strength analysis of simply supported rectangular anti-symmetric cross-ply and angle-ply fibre reinforced plastic laminated plates is performed by applying the Monte Carlo simulation...
Padhi, G.S., Shenoi, R.A., Moy, S.S.J., Hawkins, G.L.
This paper revisits the real variable fundamental solution approach to the Boundary Integral Equation (BIE) method in two-dimensional orthotropic elasticity. The numerical implementation was carried...
Vibration and damping analysis of composite sandwich plates modelled using HSDT (2000)
The dynamic behaviour of fibre reinforced plastic sandwich plates with PVC foam core is investigated in this paper. Recently, the authors have developed an analytical method based on Reddy's refined...
The effect of ply lay-up on the thermoelastic response of laminated composites (2000)
Cunningham, P R, Dulieu-Barton, J M, Dutton, A G, Shenoi, R A
Radial flow permeability measurement. Part A: Theory (1999)
Weitzenbock, J.R., Shenoi, R.A., Wilson, P.A.
This paper deals with permeability measurement in the context of Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM). A new approach to two-dimensional radial flow permeability measurement with constant inlet pressure is...
Radial flow permeability measurement Part B: Applications (1999)
Weitzenbock, J.R., Shenoi, R.A., Wilson, P.A.
This paper deals with permeability measurement in the context of Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM). A new approach to two-dimensional radial flow permeability measurement with constant inlet pressure is...
Measurement of the principal permeability with the channel flow experiment (1999)
Weitzenbock, J.R., Shenoi, R.A., Wilson, P.A.
A framework for channel flow permeability measurement in resin transfer molding (RTM) is developed in this paper. For the channel flow experiment, five possible experimental configurations are...
Size and scale effects in composites: I. Literature review (1999)
Sutherland, L.S., Shenoi, R.A., Lewis, S.M.
This paper is concerned with a review of the size and scale effects involved in the prediction of strength of fibre-reinforced-plastic (FRP) composite materials and structures. The review covers the...
Size and scale effects in composites: II. Unidirectional laminates (1999)
Sutherland, L.S., Shenoi, R.A., Lewis, S.M.
This paper is concerned with the scale and size effects in the strength characterisation of composite materials with particular reference to hand laid-up unidirectional laminates. Attention has been...
Size and scale effects in composites: III. Woven-roving laminates (1999)
Sutherland, L.S., Shenoi, R.A., Lewis, S.M.
This paper is concerned with scale and size effects in the strength characterisation of composite materials with particular reference to woven-roving laminates. Attention has been focused on the...
Reliability analysis of mid-plane symmetric laminated plates using direct simulation method (1998)
Direct simulation method is used to perform the reliability analysis of mid-plane symmetric laminated plates. Applied uniform lateral pressure loads, material properties, geometric and ultimate...
Reliability analysis of specially orthotropic plates using Hasofer-Lind's safety index method (1998)
Flexural Fatigue Characteristics of FRP Sandwich Beams. (1996)
Shenoi, R. A., Aksu, S., Allen, H. G.
The flexural fatigue characteristics of FRP sandwich beams are investigated. The skins of the beams are made from hybrid glass-aramid fibers set in epocy resin and the core material is made from...