Life cycle asset management
An overview of our research into life cycle asset management
Bridge Inspection Training Course Delivery Team
An introduction to the core delivery staff of our Bridge Inspection Training Course, which consists of a blend of academia and industry who between them have extensive knowledge in the field of maintenance and repair of bridges.
A machine vision system for the monitoring of CNC machine tooling using inexpensive hardware
Dr Fabio Caparrelli and Teks Sarl are working on a new R&D project that aims to realise a camera-based system to monitor the operation of a CNC milling machine.
3D visualisation
We can offer licensing and other forms of cooperation concerning the developed products; consultancy in 3D modelling and data analysis; and longer term research cooperation in modelling, computer vision, real-time equipment control and robotics.
Corrosion and structural integrity facilities
A list of facilities for corrosion and structural integrity testing for various construction materials
Diagnosis and remediation strategies
Our services in this area include condition monitoring, inspection and surveys of infrastructure, remediation for steel and concrete corrosion and developments in novel monitoring systems
Structural design and stress analysis
Our services in this area include design and analysis of reinforced concrete and steel structures; reliability analysis of bridges; design and stress analysis of pipe coupling systems for water, gas and oil; numerical and finite element analysis
Construction Materials
Our dedicated team possess a wide ranging knowledge and many years experience in the field of construction and infrastructure. State-of-the-art facilities are available to support consultancy and development work in this area
Life cycle asset management
Our services in this area include modelling of long-term deterioration processes in reinforced concrete; development of expert systems for bridge management and building maintenance; expert advice on repair and maintenance of infrastructures; and independent investigations of PFI assets.
New sol-gel coatings fight corrosion and improve environmental friendliness
Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµers from Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµâ€™s Materials and Engineering Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµ Institute are developing a range of customised sol-gel coatings to be used on a range of products