Overview

In this Modal Responses of Mechanical Structures Under Thermo-mechanical Loads degree at Cranfield University, empirical setup will be developed by using a modal exciter and a mini cartridge or induction heating mechanism to provide both the dynamic and thermal loading on a mechanical structure simultaneously.

Instrumentation involving accelerometers, acoustic sensors and data acquisition will allow the measurement of the modal response together with the dissipated strain energy.

Features

Empirical testing schemes will be pursued under a pre-set boundary condition and more likely to be in a free-fixed mode.

The data acquired will be used to relate the strain energy and modal response of the structure when subjected to sub-surface fatigue.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cranfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 35 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline/subject area (e.g. aerospace, automotive, mechanical, and manufacturing) with a minimum 60% mark in the Project element or equivalent with a minimum 60% overall module average

The potential to engage in innovative research and to complete the PhD within a three-year period of study

A minimum of English language proficiency (IELTS overall minimum score of 6.5).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22620 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cranfield

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

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