Professor Cris Arnold

Research Highlights

1. Al-Salem, S., Behbehani, M., Al-Hazza’a, A., Arnold, J., Alston, S., Al-Rowaih, A., Asiri, F., Al-Rowaih, S., Karam, H., Arnold, C., & Alston, S. (2019). Study of the degradation profile for virgin linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and polyolefin (PO) plastic waste blends. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management

   https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-019-00868-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa50451
2. Arnold, J. & Arnold, C. (2007). Environmental Effects on Crack Growth in Composites. Comprehensive Structural Integrity-470).

   https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-008043749-1/00318-8, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19162
3. Korkees, F., Arnold, C., & Alston, S. (2018). Water absorption and low-energy impact and their role in the failure of ±45° carbon fibre composites. Polymer Composites, 39(8), 2771-2782.

   https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.24269, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa31405

   http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pc.24269
4. Huszar, M., Belblidia, F., Arnold, J., Bould, D., Sienz, H., & Arnold, C. (2014). An exploration of core misalignment, shifting and deflection phenomena through thickness measurements on thin-walled injection moulded bins. In Sustainable Design and Manufacturing (SDM) Conference, Cardiff 28-30 April, 2014.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19161
5. Alexander, R., Arnold, J., Alston, S., Searle, J., & Arnold, C. (2014). Thermal Analysis as a Tool for Assessing the Degradation of PVC-coated Constructional Steel.. In International Conference & Exhibition on Advanced & Nano Materials. Calgary, Canada.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19160
6. Mehmood, S., Sienz, H., Lavery, N., Alston, S., Arnold, J., & Arnold, C. (2014). Studying Microstructure and Crystallinity of Polypropylene in an Injection Moulded Medical Bin Lid.. In In Kess International Sustainable Design and Manufacturing. Cardiff, Wales.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19159
7. Arnold, J., Alston, S., Korkees, F., & Arnold, C. (2012). The Long-Term Water Absorption and Desorption Behaviour of Carbon-fibre / Epoxy Composites. In Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials,ESCM.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19158
8. Arnold, J., Alston, S., Korkees, F., & Arnold, C. (2012). Finite element modelling of moisture uptake in carbon fibre / epoxy composites: a multi-scale approach. In Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite Materials,ESCM.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19157
9. Arnold, J., Twist, B., Jones, R., Khan, N., & Arnold, C. (2012). Bonded Repair of CFRP Primary Structure: testing and analysis of bonded scarf joints. In Proceedings of the 15th European Conference on Composite MaterialsESCM.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19156
10. Arnold, J. & Arnold, C. (2003). Environmental Effects on Crack Growth in Polymers. Comprehensive Structural Integrity-319).

    https://doi.org/10.1016/B0-08-043749-4/06123-1, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa19147
11. Arnold, J., Venditti, N., & Arnold, C. (2001). The Effects of Environment on the Creep Properties of a PEMA based Bone Cement. , 707-717.

    https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1011272626846, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2031
12. Brennan, L., Isaac, D., Arnold, J., & Arnold, C. (2002). Recycling of Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene and High Impact Polystrene from Waste Computer Equipment. , 572-578.

    https://doi.org/10.1002/app.10833, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2032
13. Arnold, J., O'Brien, F., Moody, M., & Arnold, C. (2006). All Polymer Composites from Recycled Woven Polypropylene Fabrics and Polyethylene Film. , 1523-1529.

    https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.20614, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa2033
14. Arnold, J., Arnold, C., & Griffiths, I. (2011). The dynamic behavior of squash balls. American Journal of Physics

    https://doi.org/10.1119/1.3531971, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5443
15. Arnold, J. & Arnold, C. (2009). Influence of production parameters on surface energy of tinplate. Ironmaking & Steelmaking

    https://doi.org/10.1179/174328109X422557, SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa5444

All Research

• The failure mechanisms of organic coatings on zinc aluminium magnesium substrates under exposure to natural conditions and accelerated corrosion environments (current)

  EngD

  Other supervisor: Prof David Penney

  Other supervisor: Prof Geraint Williams

• Optimising Mobility Behaviour Of Polymer Coated Packaging Steel, Protact (awarded 2022)

  EngD

  Other supervisor: Dr David Warren

• Characterisation of Bio-Based Polymers for Use in the Packaging Industry (awarded 2023)

  MSc

  Other supervisor: Dr Feras Korkees

• Development of Graphene Reinforced Silica Aerogel Nanocomposites (awarded 2023)

  MSc

  Other supervisor: Dr Feras Korkees

• EG-093 Fundamentals of Engineering Science 2

  This course provides an introduction to the physical sciences (including the fundamentals of elementary fluid mechanics and electricity and magnetism) and their application in engineering. A practical component will be used to complement taught theory.

• EG-110 Engineering Skills & Applications

  Competence in engineering drawing using an industry standard CAD system and essential laboratory skills for Mechanical Engineers.

• EG-133 Engineering for People Hackathon

  Engineering is more than understanding technical design, it is often the social, environmental and economic context underpinning engineering solutions that determine success or failure, This has never been more relevant since the world is currently planning a radical transition to a low carbon economy while facing increased risks due to climate crisis which will bring with it unprecedented change to the world. Engineers will be at the forefront of this, and need to be equipped to tackle open-ended, unstructured and complex problems in collaboration with others. The module will allow students to explore these issues within their chosen discipline with the following structure: Each week there will be a 1-hour lecture, introducing engineering thinking and contemporary issues in global engineering design. Most activity will then take place in group-work sessions (3 hours per week), where groups of around 6 students will work in a facilitated way towards a Engineering design solution. Students will be presented with a range of Global Challenges (e.g. access to water/ off-grid energy), and over the course of the term will work to research, design and critique possible engineering solutions. The groups with the best performance in this module may have opportunities to represent Swansea University in the national Engineers without Borders UK competition.

• EG-163 Design and Laboratory Classes 1

  Competence in engineering drawing using an industry standard CAD system and essential laboratory skills

• EG-294 Airframe Structures

  This module covers the fundamentals of linear elasticity and the stress analysis of the thin-walled structural components which are commonly employed in the design of modern wings and fuselages. In particular, the bending, shearing and twisting of thin-walled beams with open, closed or multi-cell cross-sections is studied in detail. The stiffening effect of stringers is investigated and end constraints are discussed. Numerous examples demonstrate the application of the theory. The module teaches the analytical skills, but also develops the students' feeling for thin-walled structures.

• EG-3080 Engineering Management (Aero, EEE, Mech)

  The goal of this course is to provide the skills for professional engineers to meet the challenges of their future careers, whether they be in academia, industry, or as an entrepreneur. Irrespective of future careers engineers will be involved in projects, management and business organisations and an awareness of these issues is important for all team members. It should be recognized that the topics included in the course are not limited to scientists and engineers, they are useful for people in any careers. This course is not aimed at making you a certified project manager, but to provide the skills that will allow you to be a more effective project team member and also when you start to take on the role of project manager. With respect to business management aspects, the course will cover the basic concept of entrepreneurship before breaking down the essential elements of a business plan. The course will give the more entrepreneurial students guidance about how to go about commercialising their ideas and the less entrepreneurial students an understanding of what makes some of their colleagues tick. The learn by example approach adopted for this module guides the student through the complexities of financial and human resource management and encourages students to develop their own business plans. Students will also be introduced to the subject area of ethics, liability and responsibilities within business. This module will also provide support on careers services with students creating CVs and Linked-In accounts.

• EG-P11 Life Cycle Analysis and Circular Economy

  This module presents the principles of life cycle analysis and Circular Economy. It covers the assessment of resource conservation by optimal use of resources, including consideration of primary extraction processes, design/manufacturing/fabrication, improving product life and end of life usage.

• EGA229 Experimental Studies - Aerospace

  The course introduces the students to experimental studies in a wide range of subjects relevant to Aerospace Engineering. Each experiment is self contained and the student will present the findings in written form through a lab report (or combination of lab reports and class tests) which will have a set of experiment specific questions to answer. This written reports and class tests also forms the basis for the assessment. All students work in groups and carry out five in-situ experiments and one external experiment, however the assignments are all individually submitted. The students keep a log-book of the experimental observations and results, which is used for reference for the technical report from each experiment written-up within the fortnight after the experiment.

• EGH305 Advanced Engineering Structures

  This module covers the fundamentals of linear elasticity and the stress analysis of the thin-walled structural components which are commonly employed across Engineering but especially in the design of modern wings and fuselages. In particular, the bending, shearing and twisting of thin-walled beams with open, closed or multi-cell cross-sections is studied in detail. The stiffening effect of stringers is investigated. Taper and end constraints are discussed. Numerous examples demonstrate the application of the theory. The module teaches the analytical skills, but also develops the students' feeling for thin-walled structures.

• EGH309 Advanced Materials

  This module will cover the detailed mechanical behaviour of both metallic alloys and fibre composites. It will start with a recap of tensile failure mechanisms, but extend to compression and shear failures. Fracture mechanics will then be introduced as applied to metallic materials and be extended to damage accumulation methods for composite materials. Creep, fatigue and impact will be covered as will the effects of elevated temperature and external environmental conditions.