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| Location: | Bristol / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
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The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a highly rated research profile which ranges across a wide spectrum of engineering subjects. Our research quality was highly ranked in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. We also have strong links with most of the UK's top engineering companies as well as others worldwide.
The department has three research groups representing the research interests of staff:
Design and Process Engineering
The research is focused on bioengineering, design methods and industrial applications. The group collaborates with the Bristol Dental Hospital, the United Bristol Hospital Trust (UBHT) and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. The Group is developing and testing several proof-of-concept technologies for industrial applications such as patented duct cleaning technology (known as 'ice-pigging'). The Group is pioneering new mechanical drive technology for a wide range of industrial applications including micro air vehicles, spacecraft, dentistry, electro-mechanical valves and roller chains.
Dynamics and Control
Dynamics and control research is currently focused on the key themes of:
* i) dynamic substructuring
* ii) adaptive control
* iii) nonlinear vibration
* iv) control of fluidised beds
As a result we are interested in aspects of nonlinear dynamics, adaptive control, intelligent structures and fluid dynamics.
Solid Mechanics
Solid mechanics is about understanding the way engineering materials respond to loading to improve the efficiency and safety of structures. Within the broad area of solid mechanics, the main interests of the group are residual stress, non-destructive testing, structural health monitoring, composite materials, fracture, fatigue and tribology.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testEntry requirements
Normally a good honours degree in a relevant subject or an equivalent qualification. Holders of non-UK degrees or other qualifications can obtain advice from the Faculty Office.
Language requirements
An IELTS score of 6.5. We also accept other language tests; please see our website for details.
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