Computational Mechanics Group (CMG)
CMG
The Brunel’s Advanced Computational Mechanics Research Group conducts leading edge research in the area of computational mechanics. The group is involved in developing numerical solutions and constitutive models for a number of engineering problems with applications in the aerospace, offshore and medical engineering industries.
Themes
- Structural dynamics
- Nonlinear finite element analysis
- FEA explicit methods
- Structural design optimisation
- Fatigue & fracture mechanics
- Fluid-solid interaction
- Plasticity & contact problems
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Large Eddy Simulation
- Direct Numerical Simulation
Research
The research activities and interests of the Group include:
Structural dynamics
- Inverse eigen value analysis
- Multi body dynamics
Nonlinear finite element analysis of structures
- Formulation and implementation of a new non-linear strain based shell element
Finite element multi-physics analysis
- Fluid-solid interaction modelling
Use of the FEA explicit methods for analysis of general contact-impact and large deformation problems
- Development and implementation of a new condensation algorithm for modelling of contact problems
Computational plasticity using FEA explicit methods in applications such as modelling of metal forming processes
Simulation of hydrobulging process
Structural design optimisation
- Inverse optimisation
- Factorial design methods
- Genetic algorithm
Fatigue analysis of structures
- Modelling of crack initiation and propagation in structural components
- Weight function techniques; automatic mesh generation of 3D crack tip elements for J-Integral analysis
Design and development of special purpose finite element algorithm and codes for a variety of different applications
Projects
Current EPSRC Consortium
Previous EPSRC Consortium
- Design Optimisation Of Structures Vibration Behaviour, code: GR/N63994/01
Current Projects
- A continuum based nonlinear finite element for modelling of dynamic response of deep water riser behaviour
- Adapting a Turbomachinery Code to Model the Solid-fluid Interactions of Deep Sea Risers
- Development of a constitutive model to simulate unbounded flexible composite riser pipe elements
- Investigating the suitability of employing Carbon fibre Phenolics in automotive pistons
- Reduction of gear pair transmission error with tooth profile modification
- Advanced Numerical Techniques for Characterising Obstructions in Sewer Pipes
- Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis of Flexible Pipes for Deep-Water Applications
Completed Projects
- Neural Network based Simulation of Sea-state Sequences
- A reciprocal band-limited Green's function approach for modelling acoustic emission using the finite element method
- Control of turbulent transition using smart structures
Partners
Video Lectures
Members
Research Leaders
PhD Students
- Mr. Konstantinos Angelopoulos
Email: Konstantinos.Angelopoulos@brunel.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1895 267 292 - Mr. Seyedhossein Madani Kermani
Email: Seyedhossein.Madanikermani@brunel.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1895 267 292 - Mr. Ben Edmans
Email: Benjamin.Edmans@brunel.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1895 267 292 - Zhe Li
Email: Zhe.Li@brunel.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1895 267 292 - Marco Musto
Email: Marco.Musto@brunel.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1895 267 062
About
Director
Postal Address
Computational Mechanics Group (CMG)
School of Engineering and Design
Brunel University
Uxbridge, Middlesex
UB8 3PH, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 (0)1895 265 773
Fax. +44 (0)1895 256 392
Location in University
Computational Mechanics Group (CMG)
1st floor of Howell Building
