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Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering
Professor DC Barton
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Position
Professor of Solid Mechanics
Responsibilities
Head of School
Academic Background
Qualifications
BSc, Bristol; MSc, PhD, Manchester
Professional Distinctions
CEng, FIMechE
Research activities
My current research interests are focused in the areas of automotive braking systems, high strain-rate/crashworthiness studies and polymer engineering. Each area involves advanced numerical simulation (usually finite element analysis) coupled with experimental characterisation and modelling of complex material behaviour. Some current project are concerned with disc brake squeal, high rate processing and properties of polymers, wear of UHMWPE for artificial joints and impact crashworthiness of composite materials. Current sponsors include MERL, EPSRC, Micropol, DuPont and Bridon International.
Research Institute Membership
Research students
Professor Barton is currently supervising the following research student(s):
| STUDENT | THESIS TITLE |
|---|---|
| Abdulaziz Alghtani | The analysis and optimisation of springback in sheet metal forming |
| Abdulwahab Alnaqi | Characterisation of coated lightweight brake rotors |
| Corinne Hanlon | Modelling the longer term effects of spinal burst fracture repair using vertebroplasty |
| Ranvir Kalare | Optimisation of a carbon/carbon multiplate clutch for a Formula 1 application |
| Daniel Rollins | Specimen-specific micro-mechanical finite element models for the analysis of vertebral structures at the trabecular level |
| Benjamin Rothwell | Design of robust PTFE faced bearings for performance and reliability in large rotating machinery |
| Fernando Zapata Cornelio | Characterisation and modelling of long bone fracture behaviour |
Teaching activities
Automotive chassis engineering, composites, finite element analysis, biomedical simulation.
In 2012/2013, Professor Barton will be involved in teaching the following modules:
| Design and Manufacture 2 | MECH2636 |
| Biomedical Eng Simulation | MECH3780 |
| Design and Manufacture Systems | MECH3845 |
| Finite Element Met of Analysis | MECH3900 |
Selected publications
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| Tarsuslugil SM; O'Hara RM; Dunne NJ; Buchanan FJ; Orr JF; Barton DC; Wilcox RK Development of calcium phosphate cement for the augmentation of traumatically fractured porcine specimens using vertebroplasty.. Journal of Biomechanics, vol. 46, pp.711-715. 2013. | LINK DOI |
| O'Hara RM; Orr JF; Buchanan FJ; Dunne NJ; Wilcox RK; Barton DC Development of a bovine collagen-apatitic calcium phosphate cement for potential fracture treatment through vertebroplasty. Acta Biomaterialia, 2012. | DOI |
| Vogiatzoglou S; Mohanraj J; Barton DC Effects of microvoiding on tensile deformation and fracture of polyoxymethylene. Plastics, Rubber and Composites, vol. 41, pp.137-147. 2012. | DOI |
| Fan ZX; Mu BS; Barton DC Exploration on continuous extrusion process originate from friction for polymer. Advanced Materials Research, vol. 418-420, pp.1246-1250. 2012. | |
| Fan ZX; Mu BS; Barton DC Exploration on continuous extrusion process originate from friction for polymer. Advanced Materials Research, vol. 418-420, pp.1246-1250. 2012. | DOI |
| Połeć IA; Hine PJ; Bonner MJ; Ward IM; Barton DC Hydro and thermal stability of die drawn wood polymer composites in comparison to solid wood. Composites Science and Technology, 2012. | DOI |