Overview

We have world-class expertise in the areas of:

  • Mechanical characterisation of advanced structural materials
  • Academic interpretation of the mechanisms controlling material deformation and fracture

Professor Martin Bache’s involvement in the partnership with Rolls-Royce is used as a case study by the Research Councils UK.

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Our Research Areas

Our facilities

We have equipment for standard mechanical property assessment whilst at the same time addressing bespoke forms of specimen or sub-element testing where novel test development is required.

Our laboratories offer an extensive range of static and dynamic test rigs. 

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