Polymers and Nanocomposites
The interests of the Polymers, Composites and Spectroscopy Group (PCAS) encompass polymers, minerals and composites
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
Life cycle asset management
An overview of our research into life cycle asset management
Liquid Metal Embrittlement in the Arc Brazing of Stainless Steel
A test for susceptibility to LME was devised whereby a flat specimen was held in a Creep Testing machine and loaded in tension using masses via a simple beam pivoted on a hardened knife edge
Neutral Salt Spray Testing (ASTM B117)
The Centre for Corrosion Technology has accelerated environmental testing facilities available for humidity testing and neutral salt spray testing to ASTM Standard B117
Biomedical applications of polymers and nanocomposites
The PCAS group have developed a number of materials for use in the biomedical arena
PVD coating development
We offer a complete coating development package giving a choice of composition, architecture (monolayer or multilayers) and PVD deposition techniques to suit specific needs
Royals praise for Sheffield Hallam University
His Royal Highness Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, has praised Sheffield Hallam University's award-winning Heart of the Campus Building at Collegiate Crescent during a commemorative visit
Developing materials to mimic spinal discs
Pioneering work led by MERI's Andy Alderson which has the potential to improve the quality of artificial spinal discs will be discussed at a House of Lords science and technology reception this week
Academic cuts cancer costs at hospital
A South Yorkshire hospital has cut costs and freed up bed space thanks to a computer modelling technique introduced by a Sheffield Hallam University academic