Industry 4.0 more than a challenge in modeling, identification, and control for cyber-physical systems (2024)
Book Chapter
Mercorelli, P., Nemati, H., & Zhu, Q. (2024). Industry 4.0 more than a challenge in modeling, identification, and control for cyber-physical systems. In P. Mercorelli, W. Zhang, H. Nemati, & Y. Zhang (Eds.), Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 (1 - 14). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2021-0-02869-8

Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber-Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 studies and analyzes the role of algorithms in identifying and controlling such a system towards Industry 4.0, which is the digital transformation of manufacturing... Read More about Industry 4.0 more than a challenge in modeling, identification, and control for cyber-physical systems.

Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 (2024)
Book
Mercorelli, P., Zhang, W., Nemati, H., & Zhang, Y. (Eds.). (2024). Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/c2021-0-02869-8

Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber-Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 studies and analyzes the role of algorithms in identifying and controlling such a system towards Industry 4.0, which is the digital transformation of manufacturing... Read More about Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0.

Bilinear stiffness and bimodular Poisson's ratio in cylindrical sinusoidal lattices through topology morphing (2024)
Journal Article
Sundararaman, V., O'Donnell, M. P., Chenchiah, I. V., & Weaver, P. M. (2024). Bilinear stiffness and bimodular Poisson's ratio in cylindrical sinusoidal lattices through topology morphing. Materials and Design, Article 112980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2024.112980

Bilinear elastic behaviour allows structural designs to respond in either a stiff or compliant manner depending on the load. Here a cylindrical sinusoidal lattice structure is described that stiffens beyond a certain load. When subjected to axial com... Read More about Bilinear stiffness and bimodular Poisson's ratio in cylindrical sinusoidal lattices through topology morphing.

Changing conditions: Global warming-related hazards and vulnerable rural populations in Mediterranean Europe (2024)
Journal Article
Graus, S., Ferreira, T. M., Vasconcelos, G., & Ortega, J. (2024). Changing conditions: Global warming-related hazards and vulnerable rural populations in Mediterranean Europe. Urban Science, 8(2), Article 42. https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci8020042

Human-induced climate change has profound effects on extreme events, particularly those linked to global warming, such as heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires. These events disrupt ecosystems, emphasizing the imperative to understand the interactions a... Read More about Changing conditions: Global warming-related hazards and vulnerable rural populations in Mediterranean Europe.

Laser additive manufacturing of TiB2-modified Cu15Ni8Sn/GH3230 heterogeneous materials: Processability, interfacial microstructure and mechanical performance (2024)
Journal Article
Gao, J., Han, Q., Soe, S., Wang, L., Zhang, Z., Zhang, H., …Yang, S. (2024). Laser additive manufacturing of TiB2-modified Cu15Ni8Sn/GH3230 heterogeneous materials: Processability, interfacial microstructure and mechanical performance. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 900, Article 146496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2024.146496

Cu/Ni heterogeneous materials integrate excellent thermal conductivity and high-temperature mechanical properties, enabling them to be widely used in the aerospace domain. Differences in the thermal and physical properties of the Cu and Ni materials,... Read More about Laser additive manufacturing of TiB2-modified Cu15Ni8Sn/GH3230 heterogeneous materials: Processability, interfacial microstructure and mechanical performance.

Digital manufacturing in aerospace: Creating project-based learning opportunities for aerospace engineering undergraduate students (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Soe, S., Corfield, L., Williams-Hicks, D., Tauqir, T., Butchers, J., & Ward, C. (2024, April). Digital manufacturing in aerospace: Creating project-based learning opportunities for aerospace engineering undergraduate students. Poster presented at Materials Education Symposia, University of Cambridge, Clare College

Coupled morphing of leading and trailing-edge aerofoil for improved aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance (2024)
Presentation / Conference
Madi, F., O’Donnell, M., & Yao, Y. (2024, March). Coupled morphing of leading and trailing-edge aerofoil for improved aerodynamic and aeroacoustic performance. Paper presented at 58th 3AF International Conference on Applied Aerodynamics Emerging approaches in aerodynamics, France

An ICT-enhanced methodology for the characterization of vernacular built heritage at a regional scale (2024)
Journal Article
Arias Tapiero, J. C., Graus, S., Khei, S., Silva, D., Conde, O., Ferreira, T. M., …Vasconcelos, G. (in press). An ICT-enhanced methodology for the characterization of vernacular built heritage at a regional scale. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, https://doi.org/10.1080/15583058.2024.2320862

The characterization of vernacular buildings is crucial for understanding the historical, social, and cultural significance of a community. These buildings reflect a collective memory and result from a long adaptation process to the local environment... Read More about An ICT-enhanced methodology for the characterization of vernacular built heritage at a regional scale.

Multibody simulations of distributed flight arrays for Industry 4.0 applications (2024)
Book Chapter
Yip, L., Nemati, H., Mercorelli, P., & Zhu, Q. (2024). Multibody simulations of distributed flight arrays for Industry 4.0 applications. In Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 (247 - 278). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2021-0-02869-8

Distributed Flight Arrays (DFAs) are an experimental type of aerial, multi-rotor, vehicle capable of land-based navigation and cooperative aerial flight involving physically docking with N-number of other agents forming a larger structure with some d... Read More about Multibody simulations of distributed flight arrays for Industry 4.0 applications.

U-model-based dynamic inversion control for quadrotor UAV systems (2024)
Book Chapter
Lone, A. A., Nemati, H., Zhu, Q., Mercorelli, P., & Narayan, P. (2024). U-model-based dynamic inversion control for quadrotor UAV systems. In Modeling, Identification, and Control for Cyber- Physical Systems Towards Industry 4.0 (293-309). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2021-0-02869-8

A Model-Independent Design approach (U-Model) is studied with the example of Quadrotor UAV. A Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) dynamic model of a quadrotor UAV is derived, and U-Model-based Dynamic Inverse control approach is used to design a co... Read More about U-model-based dynamic inversion control for quadrotor UAV systems.

Factory digital twinning with model driven engineering methodology (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Zaidi, Y., & Sahu, S. (2023, December). Factory digital twinning with model driven engineering methodology. Presented at Model Driven Engineering Network (MDENet) Annual Symposium 2023, London

In the contemporary landscape of industrial manufacturing, the concept of a digital twin has emerged as a tool bridging the gap between physical systems and their virtual counterparts. The main aim of this project was to delve into the concept, givin... Read More about Factory digital twinning with model driven engineering methodology.

An iterative numerical approach to evaluate the variable friction coefficient of steel AMS5643 using ring compression tests (2023)
Journal Article
Hatherell, J., Marmier, A., Dennis, G., Curry, W., Denis, G., & Matthews, J. (2024). An iterative numerical approach to evaluate the variable friction coefficient of steel AMS5643 using ring compression tests. Tribology Transactions, 67(1), 15-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/10402004.2023.2284347

The coefficient of friction is an important variable that must be defined to allow the accurate prediction of the forming geometry and stresses involved in metal forming processes. Literature reports have shown that the coefficient of friction does n... Read More about An iterative numerical approach to evaluate the variable friction coefficient of steel AMS5643 using ring compression tests.

Current advances on the assessment and mitigation of fire risk in buildings and urban areas - First Edition (2023)
Journal Article
Ferreira, T. M. (2023). Current advances on the assessment and mitigation of fire risk in buildings and urban areas - First Edition. Fire, 6(12), Article 454. https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6120454

Assessment of critical parameters affecting the behaviour of bearing reinforced concrete walls under fire exposure (2023)
Journal Article
Assad, M., Hawileh, R., Karaki, G., Abdalla, J., & Naser, M. Z. (in press). Assessment of critical parameters affecting the behaviour of bearing reinforced concrete walls under fire exposure. Journal of Structural Fire Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1108/JSFE-07-2023-0029

Purpose: This research paper aims to investigate reinforced concrete (RC) walls' behaviour under fire and identify the thermal and mechanical factors that affect their performance. Design/methodology/approach: A three-dimensional (3D) finite element... Read More about Assessment of critical parameters affecting the behaviour of bearing reinforced concrete walls under fire exposure.

A methodology to support robotic polishing of moulds integrated with CAD/CAM (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, K., Ding, L., Dailami, F., & Matthews, J. (in press). A methodology to support robotic polishing of moulds integrated with CAD/CAM. Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Systems, https://doi.org/10.1142/S021968672450015X

Typically, the final process in the manufacture of molds is mechanical polishing, a process predominantly conducted manually. This is an important process step to improve the surface quality of the mold without affecting the geometry of the cavity. C... Read More about A methodology to support robotic polishing of moulds integrated with CAD/CAM.

Adaptive sliding mode attitude control of 2-degrees-of-freedom helicopter system with actuator saturation and disturbances (2023)
Journal Article
Li, R., Lei, C., Shi, B., Zhu, Q., & Yue, X. (in press). Adaptive sliding mode attitude control of 2-degrees-of-freedom helicopter system with actuator saturation and disturbances. Journal of Vibration and Control, https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463231212530

The modelling uncertainties, external disturbance and actuator saturation issues will degrade the performance and even the safety of flight. To improve control performance, this study proposes an adaptive U-model based double sliding control (UDSMC)... Read More about Adaptive sliding mode attitude control of 2-degrees-of-freedom helicopter system with actuator saturation and disturbances.

Assessing the spatiotemporal impact of users’ exposure and vulnerability to flood risk in urban built environments (2023)
Journal Article
Bernardini, G., Ferreira, T. M., Baquedano Julià, P., Ramírez Eudave, R., & Quagliarini, E. (2024). Assessing the spatiotemporal impact of users’ exposure and vulnerability to flood risk in urban built environments. Sustainable Cities and Society, 100, Article 105043. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2023.105043

Flood risk in an urban built environment depends on the combination of the hazard, the vulnerability of the built environment itself and its infrastructure (referred to as physical vulnerability), and the exposure and vulnerability... Read More about Assessing the spatiotemporal impact of users’ exposure and vulnerability to flood risk in urban built environments.

Non-contact characterisation of piezoelectric materials (2023)
Presentation / Conference
Alexandrou, A., Fotouhi, S., Nelson, J., & Cochran, S. (2023, November). Non-contact characterisation of piezoelectric materials. Poster presented at Electroceramics for End Users XII (ECEUXII), Glagow, UK

Piezoelectric materials play a key role in various technological applications owing to their unique elastic-piezoelectric-dielectric (EPD) properties, often represented in matrix form. Traditional methods for obtaining these properties, as defined by... Read More about Non-contact characterisation of piezoelectric materials.

Model-free robust decentralised control of multi-input-multi-output nonlinear interconnected dynamic systems (2023)
Journal Article
Zhu, Q., Li, R., Zhang, J., & Shi, B. (in press). Model-free robust decentralised control of multi-input-multi-output nonlinear interconnected dynamic systems. Journal of Vibration and Control, https://doi.org/10.1177/10775463231206601

This study presents a generalised framework for model-free robust decentralised control (MFRDC) of interconnected MIMO dynamic systems, with the goal of significantly reducing complexity in model-based design. A model-free robust sliding mode control... Read More about Model-free robust decentralised control of multi-input-multi-output nonlinear interconnected dynamic systems.

Quantifying the microstructural and biomechanical changes in the porcine ventricles during growth and remodelling (2023)
Journal Article
Ahmad, F., Soe, S., Albon, J., Errington, R., & Theobald, P. (2023). Quantifying the microstructural and biomechanical changes in the porcine ventricles during growth and remodelling. Acta Biomaterialia, 171, 166-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actbio.2023.09.044

Cardiac tissue growth and remodelling (G & R) occur in response to the changing physiological demands of the heart after birth. The early shift to pulmonary circulation produces an immediate increase in ventricular workload, causing microstructural a... Read More about Quantifying the microstructural and biomechanical changes in the porcine ventricles during growth and remodelling.