Digital Image Correlation
Image-based measurement of displacement and strain fields for material and structural testing, including dynamic-response studies.
Infrastructure
Research facilities
Experimental and computational resources supporting mechanics, materials and impact research.
High-performance workstations
Computational resources for finite element analysis, material point method simulations and other large-scale mechanics calculations.
Micro-computed tomography
Non-destructive imaging used to study internal material architecture and to support image-based modelling of porous and heterogeneous materials.
Composite manufacturing
Facilities supporting fabrication and assessment of fibre-reinforced polymer composites for structural, repair and impact applications.
Helmet & impact testing
Instrumentation and test setups for evaluating protective structures and studying dynamic impact response.