Graduate Research School Available Projects Three-dimensional simulation of rolling contact fatigue crack of a railway wheel repaired by laser powder deposition

Three-dimensional simulation of rolling contact fatigue crack of a railway wheel repaired by laser powder deposition

Title of Project

Three-dimensional simulation of rolling contact fatigue crack of a railway wheel repaired by laser powder deposition

Advisor/s

Dr Greg Wheatley, Dr Reza Masoudi Nejad

College or Research Centre

College of Science & Engineering

Summary of Project

The project will include three-dimensional simulation and experimentation of rolling contact fatigue crack of a railway wheel repaired by laser powder deposition.

Key Words

rolling contact fatigue; laser powder deposition

Would suit an applicant who

has a sound academic background, research experience, an interest in mechanical engineering and strong experimental and computational skills.

Updated: 15 Apr 2021