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Aspects of thermal analysis, the study of the effects of heating andc cooling on the physical and chemical properties of a material, illustrated with computer-generated graphics and video microscopy. 1:...
Describes how the performance of paved roads in tropical and sub-tropical climates differs from that of similar structures in temperate climates. Illustrates the more common forms of road deterioration and...
Illustrates the Transport and Road Research Laboratory’s programme of research on the design and assessment of vehicle safety barriers for use on Britain’s motorways and major roads. Shows various safety...
Shows work on problems caused in car electronic systems by external electromagnetic radiation, in order to establish the necessary standards and regulations. A research project compares data from the variety...
Shows the testing of seven concrete beams with varying amounts of reinforcement. Illustrates the different modes of failure in reinforced concrete and discusses the relevance of these to design theory.
Reviews some of the research carried out during the development a side impact test procedure for motor vehicles and shows mobile barrier side impact tests; the use of the EUROSID dummy to assess risks of...
Looks at the mechanical testing of materials. Tensile and impact tests are widely used to compare the performance of materials being manufactured. Here tensile tests are performed on low-carbon steel and...
Demonstrates standard test procedures for fracture toughness testing.
Shows examples of beam and plate buckling. Discusses and demonstrates the reduction of stiffness due to buckling, the effective width concept, the effect of imperfections, tension field theory, buckling due...
Highlights important aspects of bolted connections. Demonstrates bolted connections in tension and shear, including the effect of eccentricity, prying force, displacements and the connection stiffness.
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