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Crack-Net: A Deep Learning Approach to Predict Crack Propagation and Stress–Strain Curves in Particulate Composites Open

Hao Xu, Wei Fan, Lecheng Ruan, Rundong Shi, Ambrose C. Taylor , et al. · 2025

Modelling thermomechanical properties of thermoset coatings using crosslink density extracted from molecular dynamics simulations via network mapping Open

Zahir Thebault, Fabian S. Sorce, Sonny Ngo, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2025

Tribology of PTFE in Hydrogen Atmosphere Open

Shouyi Yin, Ambrose C. Taylor, Janet S. S. Wong · 2024

Fracture behavior of a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) under airbag deployment conditions evaluated through Reversed Charpy tests Open

E.A. Paredes-Mogica, U. Figueroa‐López, Saiful Bahri Mohd Yasin, Ambrose C. Taylor, A. Guevara‐Morales · 2024

For the past decades, polymers such as polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride have replaced metals as the main material for automotive instrument panel construction. However, their high sensitivity to temperature and strain rate can res…

Influence of amino-functionalized carbon nanotubes and acrylic triblock copolymer on lap shear and butt joint strength of high viscosity epoxy at room and elevated temperatures Open

Jojibabu Panta, Andrew N. Rider, John Wang, Richard D. Yang, R. Hugh Stone , et al. · 2024

This study investigates the effectiveness of incorporating different amino-functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and acrylic triblock copolymer (BCP) into an aerospace-grade relatively high-viscosity epoxy (EA9396) resin to enhance the la…

Numerical analysis of fracture in core-shell particle reinforced composites Open

Wei Fan, Hua Yang, Sheng Mao, Zhenyang Xin, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2024

The fracture of core-shell particle reinforced composites was simulated using a crack phase field method. A pre-existing crack may grow along the interface between the core and shell (core debonding), may penetrate the shell and the core (…

Influence of Amino-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes and Acrylic Triblock Copolymer on Lap Shear and Butt Joint Strength of High Viscosity Epoxy at Room and Elevated Temperatures Open

Jojibabu Panta, Andrew N. Rider, John Wang, Chunhui Yang, R. Hugh Stone , et al. · 2024

Crack-Net: Prediction of Crack Propagation in Composites Open

Hao Xu, Wei Fan, Ambrose C. Taylor, Dongxiao Zhang, Lecheng Ruan , et al. · 2023

Computational solid mechanics has become an indispensable approach in engineering, and numerical investigation of fracture in composites is essential as composites are widely used in structural applications. Crack evolution in composites i…

Sensing-triggered stiffness-tunable smart adhesives Open

Duorui Wang, Hong Hu, Шуай Ли, Hongmiao Tian, Wei Fan , et al. · 2023

Artificial dry adhesives have exhibited great potential in the field of robotics. However, there is still a wide gap between bioinspired adhesives and living tissues, especially regarding the surface adaptability and switching ability of a…

A numerical model for predicting the time for crack initiation in wood panel paintings under low-cycle environmentally induced fatigue Open

Ruoyu Zhang, Ambrose C. Taylor, M.N. Charalambides, Daniel S. Balint, Christina Young , et al. · 2023

Determining the storage and display conditions for historical panel (wood) paintings requires a balance between ensuring the painting's preservation whilst also considering the energy consumption associated with climate control. The latter…

Dynamic Fracture Resistance under Plane Strain Conditions of High-Density Polyethylene Nanoclay Composites Open

H. R. López‐Cabrera, U. Figueroa‐López, Ambrose C. Taylor, A. Guevara‐Morales · 2023

Polymer nanoclay composites have received significant attention due to their substantially enhanced mechanical, thermal and barrier properties. However, the effect of these nanoclays on the dynamic fracture resistance of a polymer matrix d…

Evaluation of Recyclable Multilayer Packaging Designs Utilising Controlled Interlayer Adhesion Open

Manu C. Mulakkal, Charlotte Ekins, Jason Wen, Ramesh Ramchandran, Ambrose C. Taylor , et al. · 2023

Fracture and mechanical properties of an impact toughened polypropylene composite: modification for automotive dashboard-airbag application Open

Saiful Bahri Mohd Yasin, Joseph S. Terry, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2023

Thermoplastic olefin (TPO) is the principal material for automotive instrument panels and is prone to fracture especially under heavy airbag deployment, which can prevent the airbag deploying properly.

Numerical analysis of fracture in interpenetrating phase composites based on crack phase field model Open

Wei Fan, Hua Yang, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2022

A numerical model based on crack phase field analysis is introduced to study the quasi-static fracture process in interpenetrating phase composites (IPCs). Materials were considered elastic solids, and the interface was assumed to be perfe…

High-performance carbon nanofiber reinforced epoxy-based nanocomposite adhesive materials modified with novel functionalization method and triblock copolymer Open

Jojibabu Panta, Andrew N. Rider, John Wang, Chengwu Yang, R. Hugh Stone , et al. · 2022

Investigating the transfer of toughness from rubber modified bulk epoxy polymers to syntactic foams Open

Sammy He, Declan Carolan, Alexander Fergusson, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2022

Syntactic foams are lightweight, high specific strength materials used in the aerospace and naval 10 industries. Their utility is limited by their brittleness. The epoxy polymer matrix in an epoxy/hollow 11 glass microsphere (GMS) syntacti…

Failure of VariAx® Distal Radial Locking Plate: Fractographic Analysis and Report of Two Cases Open

Paras Mohanlal, Christopher James, Amit Tolat, Ambrose C. Taylor, Andrew A. Amis · 2022

We describe two cases of atraumatic fracture of VariAx® distal radial locking plate following its use in distal radial osteotomies. The plates fractured through an unused screw hole at the level of the osteotomy. Scanning electron microsco…

A microstructure image-based numerical model for predicting the fracture toughness of alumina trihydrate (ATH) ﬁlled poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) composites Open

Ruoyu Zhang, Idris K. Mohammed, Ambrose C. Taylor, M.N. Charalambides · 2022

A novel finite element model is proposed here for predicting the fracture toughness using real microstructural images and accounting for several parameters that can affect the crack propagation such as filler content, particle shape, parti…

A Numerical Model for Predicting the Time for Crack Initiation in Wood Panel Paintings Under Low-Cycle Environmentally Induced Fatigue Open

Ruoyu Zhang, Ambrose C. Taylor, M.N. Charalambides, Daniel S. Balint, Christina Young , et al. · 2022

A numerical investigation of interfacial and channelling crack growth rates under low-cycle fatigue in bi-layer materials relevant to cultural heritage Open

Ruoyu Zhang, Joseph D. Wood, Christina Young, Ambrose C. Taylor, Daniel S. Balint , et al. · 2021

Quantification and analysis of coating surface strains in T-bend tests Open

Fabian S. Sorce, Sonny Ngo, Chris Lowe, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2021

Advancing mechanical recycling of multilayer plastics through finite element modelling and environmental policy Open

Manu C. Mulakkal, Arturo Castillo Castillo, Ambrose C. Taylor, B.R.K. Blackman, Daniel S. Balint , et al. · 2020

Toughening epoxy syntactic foams with milled carbon fibres : mechanical properties and toughening mechanisms Open

Sammy He, Declan Carolan, Alexander Fergusson, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2020

Toughening epoxy syntactic foams with milled carbon fibres : mechanical properties and toughening mechanisms

Examining the effect of graphene nanoplatelets on the corrosion resistance of epoxy coatings Open

Sotirios Kopsidas, Ganiu B. Olowojoba, A. J. Kinloch, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2020

Fracture and toughening mechanisms of silica- and core–shell rubber-toughened epoxy at ambient and low temperature Open

Wing Lam Tsang, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2019

Vibration behaviours of single/multi-debonded curved composite sandwich structures Open

Shang-Nan Tsai, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2019

Reconstruction of historical temperature and relative humidity cycles within Knole House, Kent Open

Joseph D. Wood, Cécilia Gauvin, Christina Young, Ambrose C. Taylor, Daniel S. Balint , et al. · 2019

Fracture and fatigue behaviour of carbon fibre composites with nanoparticle-sized fibres Open

Shang-Nan Tsai, Declan Carolan, Stephan Sprenger, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2019

Quantification of coating surface strains in Erichsen cupping tests Open

Fabian S. Sorce, Sonny Ngo, Chris Lowe, Ambrose C. Taylor · 2019

Thermosetting polyester-based coatings are used to produce pre-painted metal in the coil coating industry. The coated steel sheet is formed into white goods and architectural cladding, which involves large deformations of the metal and res…

Cracking in paintings due to relative humidity cycles Open

Joseph D. Wood, Cécilia Gauvin, Christina Young, Ambrose C. Taylor, Daniel S. Balint , et al. · 2018

A numerical study is performed using the finite element method to consider the effects of low-cycle fatigue, specifically induced through relative humidity cycles on paintings. It has been identified that there are two major crack types in…

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