New PhD opportunity
Influence of Fibre-matrix Interphase and Manufacturing Defects on the Environmental Resistance of Fibre Reinforced Composites
We are currently seeking an outstanding and committed graduate to undertake research leading to the award of a PhD from the University of Strathclyde. This PhD position is open to candidates of European nationality (including UK).
As part of the EU Horizon 2020 funded DACOMAT project the Advanced Composites Group (ACG) is researching the fundamental knowledge of the micromechanical performance of the fibre-matrix interphase in composite for infrastructure as a function of the environmental history.
The project is due to commence October 2018. As part of the four year DACOMAT project the ACG team is tasked with providing the fundamental knowledge of the micromechanical performance of the composite fibre-matrix interphase as a function of the environmental history. We also identified a need to better define how initial manufacturing defects (voids) and in service damage change the diffusion and moisture uptake characteristics and long-term mechanical performance of these composites. This three year PhD project will support the generation of this fundamental knowledge which will provide improved input to the material selection and development for the two demonstrator applications.
A full description of the position, including funding notes, can be found on FindAPhD.