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Mechanics Colloquia

An occasional cross-disciplinary seminar series
(Information and directions for visitors)

Lent Term 2000

2:30pm in Lecture Room 6 of CUED, unless otherwise stated

The Mechanics Colloquia are currently organised by Dr. Simon Guest. Abstracts will be added as they become available.
All visitors are welcome. Please report to Reception on arrival.

27 January
Localization and solitary waves in solid mechanics (abstract)
Professor G.W. Hunt, University of Bath

3 February
Grandstands used for pop concerts - the interaction between mechanics concepts and structural problems (abstract)
Dr. T. Ji, UMIST

10 February
Theory of crack front waves (abstract)
Professor J. R. Willis, DAMTP

17 February
The philosophy and implementation of safety in the air (abstract)
Mr A.B. Wassell, formerly of Rolls Royce

24 February
Mechanics of glass blowing (abstract)
Professor A.C. Palmer, CUED

2 March
Tribology of metal rolling (abstract)
Dr. M.P.F. Sutcliffe

9 March
Buckling of thin cylindrical shells: a paradox resolved (abstract)
Professor C.R. Calladine, CUED

16 March
Signposting the design process (abstract)
Dr. P.J. Clarkson, CUED