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Initial R-curves for translaminar fracture of quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy laminates from specimens with increasing size (2021)
Journal Article

In this paper, a set of initial R-curves were measured for three different in-plane sizes using scaled Over-height Compact Tension (OCT) specimens and two different stacking sequences. The data reduction scheme was based on a Virtual Crack Closure Te... Read More about Initial R-curves for translaminar fracture of quasi-isotropic carbon/epoxy laminates from specimens with increasing size.

Lycra sleeves with embedded-Accelerometers to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study  (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Background: To establish a possible effect of Lycra sleeves, accurate recording of wear time is critical. Aim: To test whether an accelerometer-embedded Lycra sleeve can measure wear compliance and record upper-limb (UL) movements/activity in people... Read More about Lycra sleeves with embedded-Accelerometers to test wear compliance and upper limb activity in people with stroke: A feasibility study .

A rationalised CFD design methodology for Turgo turbines to enable local manufacture in the Global South (2021)
Journal Article

In the Global South, pico-and micro-hydropower turbines are often made by local work-shops. Despite several advantageous features, e.g., a high power density and capacity to handle silt, there is no commonly available Turgo turbine design appropriate... Read More about A rationalised CFD design methodology for Turgo turbines to enable local manufacture in the Global South.

Calculation and validation of sector-shaped conductor cable parameters in LV distribution systems (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

The exact determination of faults in underground power distribution networks requires accurate cable parameter data. Accuracy depends on how the cable parameters have been derived, which in turn is a function of the core shape. This paper schematical... Read More about Calculation and validation of sector-shaped conductor cable parameters in LV distribution systems.

Voltage and frequency stability enhancement of islanded network (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

Nowadays, for economic and environmental reasons, power systems usually work close to the limits of stability to make the most of existing networks. However, in such systems, sudden faults can cause severe instability between all equipment of the sys... Read More about Voltage and frequency stability enhancement of islanded network.

Voltage stability improvement in multi-terminal HVDC grids: A case study of cigré B4 HVDC test grid (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

High voltage direct current (HVDC) breaker is among the essential components of HVDC grids. Currently, DC circuit breakers (DCCBs) of HVDC grids require relatively large DC reactors to limit the rate of increase of fault current. However, DC reactors... Read More about Voltage stability improvement in multi-terminal HVDC grids: A case study of cigré B4 HVDC test grid.

Microbial fuel cells in the house: A study on real household wastewater samples for treatment and power (2021)
Journal Article

In line with the global movement towards sustainable buildings and dwellings, this work investigated the potential for integrating microbial fuel cell technology into future architecture. Various types of domestic greywater and wastewater from five d... Read More about Microbial fuel cells in the house: A study on real household wastewater samples for treatment and power.

A unified parametric representation for robotic compliant skills with adaptation of impedance and force (2021)
Journal Article

Robotic compliant manipulation is a very challenging but urgent research spot in the domain of robotics. One difficulty lies in the lack of a unified representation for encoding and learning of compliant profiles. This article aims to introduce a nov... Read More about A unified parametric representation for robotic compliant skills with adaptation of impedance and force.

UNICEF guidance on AI for children: Application to the design of a social robot for and with autistic children (2021)
Presentation / Conference Contribution

For a period of three weeks in June 2021, we embedded a social robot (Softbank Pepper) in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) school, with a focus on supporting the well-being of autistic children. Our methodology to design and embed the robot among th... Read More about UNICEF guidance on AI for children: Application to the design of a social robot for and with autistic children.

Enhancing vibration isolation performance by exploiting novel spring-bar mechanism (2021)
Journal Article

This study investigates the use of a spring-bar mechanism (SBM) in a vibration suppression system to improve its performance. The SBM, comprising bars and springs, is configured with a conventional linear spring-damper isolator unit. The dynamic resp... Read More about Enhancing vibration isolation performance by exploiting novel spring-bar mechanism.