Computer aided impact analysis methods for vehicle design (S J Lyle – HW Structures)
Updating finite element models using experimental modal data (C McCulloch – Dynamic Engineering)

"The Design and Analysis of Fatigue Testing Experiments", B.C.I.R.A., 10 April 1991

Analysis methods for fatigue data (S J Maddox – TWI)

"10^th Ground Vehicle Instrumentation Group Conference", Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire, 21-23 June 1991

A method for processing strain gauge rosette data for fatigue analysis (Dr P A Blackmore – nCode International)

Towards a traceable dynamic force standard (Dr M J Dixon – Cambridge Consultants)
Using data energy content to accelerate road simulation tests (A Hurd – EG&G Structural Kinematics, USA)

Noise source identification techniques (D Anderton – ISVR University of Southampton)
Taguchi exercise used to investigate a gear noise problem (D Ensor – Leyland DAF Vans)
Acoustic modelling: integrating predictive methods into NVH engineering (C F McCulloch – Dynamic Engineering)

The application of science to produce sound industrial hydraulic fluids (J Beland – Esso Oil Research Centre)
Simulation testing for automotive components (R A Gregory – Instron & K White – Ford Motor Co)
Cleanliness control in servo-hydraulic systems (V Jupp – Pall Filters)
Testing of driveline components with simulation of vehicle and internal combustion engine (J Schilcher, H G Wagner & H Wiehler – RENK)
Improving crash sensor testing but crashing fewer cars (G Turgoose – Ling Dynamic Systems)

What Price Noise Quality Indexes?

What price noise quality indices (M F Russell, University of Southampton)

Vehicle Noise

Subjective response and objective measurement of vehicle noise (D G Fish – MIRA)
Pulses, gears and torsional vibrations (A H Middleton – Anthony Best Dynamics)
Noise scales for assessing vehicle noisiness (G R Watts – Transport Research Laboratory)

A combined analysis and test approach to development and design (C Anderson – Rolls Royce)
Transfer path analysis for structure borne noise ranking (D De Vis, W Hendricx & P J G van der Linden – LMS International)
A running mode study of vehicle idle vibration (D J Laight – GKN Technology)

Use of laser doppler technology to solve NVH problems (B Barnett – Ometron)
Prediction of noise using finite and boundary element techniques (P Macey – PAFEC)

Fatigue testing to simulated customer conditions (M Barnes & P Stunell – Leyland DAF)
Accelerated testing (J Draper – John Draper & Associates)
Fatigue analysis from the PSD (J Draper – John Draper & Associates)
Overheads (J Devlukia – Rover)
Accelerated durability testing in the automotive industry (W H Dunn – Coventry University)
Using data energy content to accelerate road simulation tests (A Hurd – EG&G Structural Kinematics, USA)
The fatigue life effect of small cycles within a random load history (W Kerr – Leyland DAF)
Basic fatigue life estimation: Improved time history simulation techniques with results (P Vere – Instron)

A new measurement method for separating airborne and structure borne sound from an I.C. engine’s valve (D Anderton & J H Zheng – ISVR, University of Southampton)
Why test when you can model? (A Bennetts – LMS UK)
Instrumentation recording channels with improved accuracy (R Bond – Racal Recorders)
Sound source localisation based on objective multichannel vibration analysis in combination with binaural subjective evaluation (K Genuit – HEAD Acoustics GmbH & E David – HEAD Consult GmbH)
Test methods for the prediction of the transmissibility of vehicle seats (N J Mansfield & M J Griffin – ISVR, University of Southampton)
Predictive acoustics (or, What computer models can do – and will do) (C McCulloch – Dynamic Engineering)
Tackling multiple path noise problems (S Roberts & C Anderson – MIRA)
New developments in vehicle pass-by noise measurement and diagnosis techniques (P J G van der Linden, D Otte & P Van de Ponseele – LMS International)

Component impact testing (M Bastable – Ford Motor Co)
Accelerated fatigue testing by signal filtering (E R Cawte – nCode International)
Iterative transfer function compensation using a time-domain and a frequency-domain approach (J Craig – Carl Schenck AG)
Accelerated Testing (J Draper – John Draper & Associates)
Laboratory simulation testing for automotive components (R A Gregory – Instron & K White – Ford Motor Co)
Laboratory simulation of the Formula one race track (P Hodgman – McLaren International)
Digital transducer instrumentation (D Joyce – HBM UK)
The Mercedes-Benz Roadway simulation strategy (H Kötzle, W Weiblen – Mercedes-Benz AG & G Jacoby – Carl Schenck AG)

Current approaches to incorporating surface effects (Dr F Sherratt – University of Warwick)

The significance of defects on the fatigue properties of a peened and anodised aluminium alloy (D H Allen – GEC Alsthom & K Winn – Napier Turbochargers)
Thixoforming – A semi-solid forming process (Dr P R G Anderson – Lucas Advanced Engineering Centre)
Forging and squeeze casting (J F Cleave – J F C Technology)
Durability of structural light alloys. Joining – methods and pitfalls (M Gittos – TWI)
Casting – Overview of difference processes and their advantages/disadvantages in respect of durability (K Selby – Castings Technology International)

Product development opportunities presented by a global organisation (G Cornforth – Nissan European Technology Centre)
Product development using generic data (I J Dodds & N C Hay – Napier University)
The application of genetic algorithms to product validation (D G Edwards & N C Hay – Napier University)
Weibull analysis of fatigue life data using suspended items (J H Goodwin – RDS Technical Centre)
Testing of suspension components at an early development stage (H-P Loda – Porsche AG)
An experimental and computer modelling study of the dynamic response of an agricultural vehicle to input from a terrain obstacle, and predicting the overturning slope (C P Martin & A G M Hunter – Scottish Centre of Agricultural Engineering)
Data acquisition for automotive design (R H Moore – OPTIM Electronics Corporation, USA)
Generic drive signals applied to CV joints (P Roberts – GKN Technology)
Reliability, low cost and low time determination of vehicle suspension loads (A Rupp & V Grubisic – LBF Fraunhofer-Institut fur Betriebsfestigkeit, Germany)
Elastomeric component durability evaluation (P Vere – Instron)
An alternative method of transfer function correction (G Wardrop – Instron)

Life in the bus lane - or fatigue and the PSV (P A Blackmore - SoMat Systems UK)
Validation through test (N J Hurd - GKN Technology)
Sub-sea valve failure (T Nichols, RTD - Aberdeen)
The structured approach to failure analysis (R A Smith - University of Sheffield)

Linear position and velocity sensors (B Burditt - ASM UK)
Transducers and data evaluation systems for dynamic vehicle testing (J Grist - Datron Messtechnik UK)
Optical sensors - strain gauges and train gauges (R Rose - Lucas Control System Products)
Inertial sensor technology (R Waller - Watson Industries)

The benefits of standardisation to a company and its customers (L R Harris - GKN Technology)
The legal situation: liability and related issues (W H Jones - Wragge & Co)

Tailoring tests to user requirements (T Dirlik - Dirlik Controls)
Simulation testing of chassis mounted vehicle components (J Willn - MIRA & W Jones - Ford Motor Co)

Component test duration prediction and acceleration by fatigue analysis and fatigue editing (I Austen - nCode International & R Gregory - Instron Ltd)
Development of systems and component testing for squeak and rattle evaluation (G Keegan - Ford Motor Co)
The design of a component test for system and component suppliers (H G Naundorf, P F M Schneider & K-P Weibel - BMW AG)
Advances in service load simulation testing (A D Raath - University of Pretoria & K Locking - Kelsey Instruments)
An update on CARLOS (D Schutz & H Klatschke - LBF Darmstadt)

Digital electro-hydraulic controllers - a user’s viewpoint (J C Batte & P G Deacon - MIRA)
Developing special purpose test systems (S Hedges & M Hambleton - RHS Harntec Ltd)

Practical applications of sound quality analysis techniques (R M S Maunder - Ricardo Consulting Engineers)
Sound quality targets for passenger cars (M F Russell & R C Youri - ISVR - Southampton University)

Using sound quality at the concept design stage - a case history (R A Farnell - Perkins Technology)
Synthesis – A practical means of controlling noise quality (T Saunders - Lotus Engineering)

Finite element/boundary element methods for NVH (P Macey, PAFEC)
Can we predict sound quality? (C McCulloch - Dynamic Structures and Systems)

Bump noise - what do we hear? (A Middleton - Anthony Best Dynamics)
Estimation of component noise from vehicle pass-by tests (E Wilkinson - Millbrook Proving Ground)

A new portable instrument for nondestructive residual stress measurement (D J Buttle, W Dalzell & C B Scruby – AEA Technology)
Aspects of multiaxial fatigue crack propagation (M W Brown - University of Sheffield)
Cyclic deformation and fracture in titanium alloys under tension-torsion loading (W J Evans & M R Bache - University of Wales, Swansea)
Software implementation (P Heyes - nCode International)
Multiaxial fatigue equipment for materials and structural testing (R Lohr - Instron)
Multiaxial fatigue of welded joints (R Razmjoo, The Welding Institute)
Interaction of mechanical loading with residual stresses (D J Smith - University of Bristol)

The development of a highly accurate steering characterisation transducer employing state of the art sensing techniques (S Gough - FGP Instrumentation)
Recording of vehicle dynamics (G Thomin - Datron Technology)
Future requirements for in-vehicle data loggers - a challenge to suppliers from Ford and Jaguar (P Walsh - Jaguar Cars)

Structural design strategy (R J Butler – Analysis & Design Consultants)
Is Fatigue Important? (B Harris - University of Bath)
Material and process selection (G D Sims - National Physical Laboratory)

Conventional open mould lay-up and recent advancements for large scale sections (A Dodkins - Vosper Thorneycroft (UK))
The application of short fibre injection moulding to automotive engine systems and components manufacture (B Sharatt - Siemens Automotive Systems)

Interfacing composites with conventional materials (F Barnes – Devonport Management)

Component test duration prediction and acceleration by fatigue analysis and fatigue editing (I M Austen - nCode International & R Gregory – Instron)
Service measurement and analysis techniques for correlation with customer usage (P A Blackmore - SoMat Systems (UK))
Fatigue test signals and cumulative damage (J Draper - John Draper & Associates)
(Road) load data processing for more productive environmental simulation (C Liefooghe - LMS International)
Techniques for generating drive signals (F Sherratt - Warwick University)
Current applications of frequency domain fatigue life estimation (F Sherratt - Warwick University)

Current and future trends in pass-by noise testing (M Armstrong - Bruel & Kjaer)
An introduction to semiconductor strain gauge transducers (M A Baker - Maywood Instruments)
On-board data capture (W E Davies - Tracer)
Data logging systems, the EMC directive and the CE mark (P Dunkley - Grant Instruments)
Resonant silicon pressure transducers (D Frost - Druck)
Improving crash sensor testing but crashing fewer cars (J Goodfellow - Ling Dynamic Systems)
Combining data acquisition with computer based real-time test solutions (D MacLennan - Gould Instrument Systems)
Review of airbag system testing (N McGirr - Acra Control)
Dynamic analysis in ‘real’ time (P Faulkner & A Owens - Strainstall Engineering Services)
Portable data acquisition for mechanical and electro-mechanical test for design (R Rosenburg - Hewlett-Packard)
Current issues in mobile data acquisition and analysis (J Shelton - Acsoft)
Laser vibrometry - I didn’t know it was that easy! (R Traynor - Lambda Photometrics)
Transducers and data analysis for motion measurements in inertial space (R Waller - Watson Industries)

Coated steels - The ultimate answer to vehicle corrosion protection (D C Challinor - British Steel Strip Products)
Ultra light steel auto body (E F Walker & K Lowe - British Steel Strip Products)

The effect of the "EMC Directive" on the "Off Highway" industry (S Clayton - MIRA)
Testing of trailer running gear. The development of an aluminium suspension structure (M Peaker - ROR Rockwell)
The simultaneous procedure - a possibility to accelerate multiaxial fatigue tests (D Schütz & H Klätschke - LBF (Germany) K F Bräker & H Hummel - Adam Opel AG (Germany)
Surviving humidity – A pragmatic approach (E Wier - Computing Devices)

Getting the data and preparing the signal (P Blackmore - SoMat Systems (UK))
The use of designed experiments to develop new products in a shorter product cycle (M Bastable - Ford Automotive Components Division)
The effectiveness of correlation proving ground and public road wheel force data (J E Willn - MIRA)
Measuring vehicle/wheel loadings (P Brindley - Ford Motor Co & H Arnold - IGEL Ingenieurgesellscaft fur Leichtbau mbH)

Simulating the simulation test (I J Dodds - EG&G Structural Kinematics, USA & N C Hay - Napier University)
Constraints for non-square simulation (A J Barber – MTS Systems Corporation)
SMART controllers for simulation testing (M Nicolson - Instron)

Never mind the level - listen to the quality (A J Bennetts & P Stringer - Index Data Systems
New approaches to transferring the term "Sound Quality" into practice-related solutions (K Genuit & J Poggenburg - Head Acoustics GmbH)

An investigation into reciprocal methods of noise path analysis and its application on a high performance saloon car (P Hannan & S Walsh - Loughborough University)
The application of statistical energy analysis to vehicle NVH problems (M G Smith - ISVR Consultancy Services)

The development and application of noise and vibration measurement and analysis systems to light commercial vehicles (R H Cornish, M Daniels & G A Atkinson – University of Central England)
Optimisation in NVH (C McCulloch - LMS UK)

Use of acoustic intensity techniques (G Balfour - Lucas Diesel Systems)
Engine acoustic development techniques (M Trimm - Perkins Technology)

Measuring gear selection (G Rowlands - GKN Technology)
Vibration measurement without aggravation - a non-contact alternative to "touchy-feely" methods (R Traynor - Lambda Photometrics)
Route profile sensors (R Waller - Watson Industries)

Vibration fatigue analysis from FEA models (A Halfpenny - nCode International)
Matching frequency content when regenerating from a rainflow count (N Hay - Napier University)
A spectral damage equivalence model for developing specifications (B Mennes - LMS International)
Techniques for generating drive signals for durability testing (F Sherratt - Warwick University)

Look mum no hands. How to drive the instrumentation without crashing the car! (A Bennetts - Index Data Systems)
Integrated test data management: The ASAM solution (K Butler - Rover Group)
Measurement and storage of pressure data on a 1:25 scale train model moving at 200km/h (S Dalley - BR Research)
The CAN bus for in-vehicle data acquisition (R Giblett - Strategic Test & Measurement Systems)
Direct and indirect fatigue usage monitoring techniques for helicopters (P E Irving & R A Hudson - Cranfield University)
A new approach to on-road data acquisition and analysis (C Mercer - Prosig Computer Consultants)
Shake, rattle and roll - and the use of laser vibometry to fight them (R Traynor - Lambda Photometrics)
Gyroscopes and their role in ride and handling sensors (R Waller - Watson Industries)

Historical development of vehicles (F Boulton - GKN Technology)
CARLOS PTM. A standardised torque-time-history for car power-trains with manual gears (Collective Authors - Germany, Sweden & UK)
Drop clutch rig testing of heavy duty transmissons and axles (F Sweeney - Eaton - Truck Component Operations)
Road loads for durability using wheel force transducers and component characterisation (R Pountney & J Dakin - Ford Motor Co)
Road load data from the vehicle data bus (B Steeples - Ford Motor Co & R Ludes, AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH)
The mechanics of simulation systems for multi-axial vehicle loading (J Craig - Instron Schenck Testing Systems GmbH)
Rail bogie fatigue testing (N Tompkins - ABB Daimler-Benz Transportation (Rolling Stock))

Uses of aluminium in automobiles (J Barlow - GKN Squeezeform)
Lightweight steel body structure developments (K Lowe & C Lewis - British Steel Strip Products)
Integrated load simulation testing for exhaust systems (H Kutka & H Schnattinger - Audi AG)
Multiaxial fatigue – The application of spectral densities (N Hay - Napier University)
Intelligent road simulation tools (A Humphrey - MTS Systems Corporation)
Simulation of operating non-stationary processes from the fatigue point of view (M Bily & P Horansky - Slovak Academy of Sciences)
Modern statistical ideas in fatigue testing (A N Cutler - Consultant)

Angle domain editing, what it means and how it can work for you (A Bennetts - Index Data Systems)
Determination of sound power from installed automotive components - is it possible? (R Chuter - Arvin Exhaust)
High frequency modelling of a family car using the experimental statistical energy analysis method (L Hermans & M Iadevaia - LMS International)
Application of modal modification prediction to automotive NVH (P S Holmes & P A Wilkinson - Leyland Technical Centre)
REDO or what to do when virtual reality becomes reality (P Jackson & C Gilbert - Collins & Aikman)
The extension of binaural technology for future needs in NVH control (J Poggenburg & K Genuit - Head Acoustics GmbH)
The development of low noise engines for off-highway applications (M A Trimm, S J Marshall & R A Farnell - Perkins Technology)
Is loudness a useful measurement? (R Tyler - CEL Instruments)
Application of a modern measurement system in NVH sound quality design (U Widmann - Muller-BBM, B Gilbett - Strategic Test & Measurement Systems & J Hobelsberger – Muller-BBM VibroAkustik Systeme GmbH)

Magnetoelastic torque sensing for industrial applications (D J Betts & R W Pearce – Lebow Products)
Developments in the use of PC’s for information gathering particularly related to brake fluid safety (J Farrow - Liquid Levers & G Chambers - Lucas Aftermarket Operations)
NVH and durability field testing: Roadrunner (D Heling - LMS Skalar GmbH)
Paper thin tactile pressure measurement systems (M Hunston - Analogue & Digital Services)
Non-invasive measurement of pressure in pressure vessels (T Phillips - Frazer-Nash Consultancy)
A new method for accurate, fast and cost-efficient three dimensional digitization of structures (I Ramage & K Gatzwiller - Techni Measure/TMS)
Sensor for powertrain control and diagnosis (R Stobart, J Townsend & D Wilson - Cambridge Consultants)
Accelerometers used on Thrust SSC (S Whitaker - Endevco UK)

Comparison of creep-fatigue crack growth in a conventionally cast and directionally solidified nickel base superalloy (B Al-abed & G A Webster – Imperial College, London)
Leak flow rates from cracks using computational fluid dynamics (N Bagshaw – University of Sheffield)
Materials testing using soft impressors (R Daniel – University of Hull)
Interaction of stress features in the aerospace industry (R Graham – British Aerospace Technological Research Centre, University of Hull)
The deformation of diamond by softer sliders (P Greenwood – University of Hull)
A probabilistic approach to fatigue crack growth rate description (C Harriss, University of Wales, Swansea)
Contact fatigue endurance of cv joints (N J Hurd & J E Garnham – GKN Technology)
Torsional fatigue performance of driveshafts for vehicle driveline applications (N J Hurd – GKN Technology)
Development of a polycrystalline Ni base superalloy for gas turbine disc application (A J Manning – University of Cambridge & Rolls Royce)
Creep-fatigue of turbine disc alloys (D Skelton – University of Cambridge & Rolls-Royce)
Optimised creep design of high temperature components using finite element methods (R Taylor – nCode International)
Dislocation modelling of stage I fatigue cracks (A J Wilkinson & S G Roberts – University of Oxford)
Importance of crystallographic orientation on the fatigue crack propagation characteristics of a titanium alloy (R J Wilson – University College of Swansea)

The Jaguar XK8 independent front suspension: an integrated computer-aided engineering (I-CAE) case study (P A Blackmore – Jaguar Cars)
Designing vibrating structures using finite element analysis (M Fletcher – Ling Dynamic Systems)
Operating load measurements in automobile development - new measurements and applications (H G Holzheimer – BMW AG)
Validation to railway industry association vibration and shock standards of new low weight locomotive battery box (P Moir - Cape Engineering)
Minimal control synthesis for servo hydraulic systems (D Stoten – University of Bristol & C Johnson – Dartec)

Chassis and vehicle engineering – CAE dynamic analysis (M Burgess – Lotus)
Welcome to multi-axis testing with the CUBE (J Davis - TEAM Corp. (USA))
Advances in ride comfort measurements (E Little - MTS Systems Corporation & K Lucas - Rover Group)
Use of simultaneous multi-axis electro-dynamic vibration test systems (M Onoe – IMV Corporation)
50 years of the XK engine (P Skilleter – Jaguar World Magazine)

Tyre tread noise measured in the angle domain (N Crooks – Cooper Avon Tyres & A Bennetts – Index Data Systems)
The influence of component design on engine noise (R A Farnell, M A Trimm & S J Marshall – Perkins Technology)
Vehicle pass-by noise prediction: a Neural networks approach (J Fry, P Jennings – University of Warwick, N Taylor – Rover Group & P Jackson – Collins & Aikman)
The development of the proposed EU/ECE tyre/road noise test (K Hardy – Dunlop Tyres)
Proposed new EC directive on noise emission of equipment used outdoors (R Higginson – Higginson Acoustics)
Transportation noise – the effect on the environment (T Marshall & C Gilbert – Acoustic Associates)
Tyre/road noise (S Phillips – Transport Research Laboratory)
Unusual measurement techniques – Troubleshooting with miniature instrumentation (J Rosinski & D A Hofmann – Design Unit, University of Newcastle upon Tyne)
An alternative approach to remote order analysis of pass-by noise (A W Rumble – Anthony Best Dynamics)
Exterior noise legislation – indoor vehicle development (N Taylor & R Bradley – Rover Group)

Engineering approaches to allow for the effect of corrosion fatigue behaviour in the electricity supply industry (J Atkinson – Sheffield Hallam University)
Low frequency corrosion fatigue in super duplex stainless steels (D Baxter – Defence Evaluation and Research Agency)
Finite element analysis of corroded steel EMUs (N Dinmore – W S Atkins Rail)
Laser^SM Peening – Tomorrow’s surface engineering
(1) Controlling stress for benefit – Shot peening theory, applications and control
(2) Controlled surface engineering (G Hammersley – Metal Improvement Co)
The effects of environment and loading waveform on the fatigue crack growth behaviour of Inconel 718 (M C Hardy – DERA, M R Bache & W J Evans – University of Wales, Swansea)
The initiation and growth of short cracks from notches in a high-strength steel (AISI 4145 MOD), in air and in aqueous saline (P Heyes – MSX International)
Environmentally assisted small fatigue crack growth in 7017 aluminium alloy (Z-J Lu – Rover Group & W J Evans – University of Wales, Swansea)
Titanium offshore – The challenge of fatigue life prediction (D K Peacock – TIMET)

A methodology for optimising axle inspection intervals (J A Benyon – AEA Technology Rail)
Statistical fatigue analysis of a ‘banjo’ throttle feed pipe (P A Blackmore – Jaguar Cars)
FEM based durability analysis of the knuckle of the 5 series BMW (M Brune & B Fiedler – BMW AG & V B Koettgen & M Reissel – LMS Durability Technologies GmbH)
Using FE results for fatigue analysis with BS7608 (E R Cawte – nCode International)
The development of a robust crack growth model for rotorcraft metallic structures (R Cook – DERA, P C Wood, S Jenkins, D Matthew – GKN-WHL, P Irving – Cranfield University, I Austen – nCode International & R Buller – GKN-WDS)
Aluminium tanks for storage of pressurised natural gas in road vehicles (M Ogle – TWI & G McCrickered – Alcan Speciality Extrusions)
Fatigue assessment of welds on piping on Jo-Bell switches (M Rudas – Computational Mechanics BEASY, R Rudas – Computational Mechanics Australasia Pty & R Adey – Computational Mechanics BEASY)
Fatigue limit prediction of components: some methods suitable for FEA (D Taylor – Trinity College, Dublin)

"Advances in Computer Modelling Techniques and Laboratory Testing", Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, 4 & 5 October 1999

The use of finite element simulation to aid the deployment of new sheet materials and manufacturing technologies (J Aitchison & J Anstice – British Steel)
Camshaft timing belt reliability modelling (I F Campean & A Day – University of Bradford )
Computer aided simulation testing (N C Hay - Napier University)
The virtual proving ground technology (G Morgan – RDS ETA)
Virtual and physical testing for durability (P Vere - Instron Schenck Testing & C Liefooghe & V B Koettgen – LMS International)

Race track simulation with aerodynamic loading – the "7 poster rig" (F Blows – Servotest)
Suspension simulation and testing (I Cranwell – Ford Motor Company)
Effective road profile control – simulation technology update (D Fricke – MTS Systems Corporation)
Virtual testing: Interaction with a composites model over the Internet (N J McCormick – National Physical Laboratory)

Dynamic simulation of the new 280T dumper truck (R Ciszak – Euclid Hitachi, E Pittius – Siemens & J Rosinski – Design Unit)
An alternative driveline package (A Green – GKN Technology)
The GKN composite disc joint (A Pollard – GKN Technology)

Living with doubt and uncertainty – statistics and engineering durability (P A Blackmore – Jaguar Cars)
New approaches to rotational analysis (R Ludes - AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH)

5-Axis testing of steering systems (A Wiertz – TRW Fahrwerksysteme)

Source decomposition for vehicle sound simulation (M Allman-Ward – BMW Group & R Williams – MSX International)
Order accuracy and tacho jitter (A Bennetts – Index Data Systems)
Optimisation of diesel combustion noise during transient vehicle operation (D Evans – Ford Motor Co)
Problem solving using signal processing tools – Steering pumps & sound quality (C Mercer – Prosig & R O’Sullivan – Visteon GmbH)
Factors influencing the impression of a ‘sporty’ exhaust sound (S Naylor & R Willats, Arvin Exhaust)
New tyre/road noise measurement methods (S Phillips – Transport Research Laboratory & A Middleton – Anthony Best Dynamics )
Sound quality measurement methods (M Russell – Lucas Diesel Systems)
Development of parameters describing NVH quality (R Sottek & K Genuit – HEAD Acoustics GmbH)
Measurement quality over quantity (N Taylor & M Allman-Ward –BMW Group)

Influence of the environment on the fatigue limit of engineering materials (R Akid – Sheffield Hallam University)
Recent advances in understanding corrosion fatigue crack propogation in low alloy steels exposed to high temperature water (J D Atkinson, M R Corrigan & M Loo-Morrey – Sheffield Hallam University)
The influence of aqueous salt environment on the fatigue response of SiCp reinforced aluminium alloys (M R Bache – University of Wales, Swansea)
Corrosion and variable amplitude corrosion fatigue performance of a high strength jackup steel (L S Etube, P Myers, F P Brennan & W D Dover – University College, London)
High temperature fatigue assessment of IN718 fracture critical components (M Henderson – DERA, Farnborough)
Integrity management of plant subject to environmentally assisted cracking (J R Lilley - AEA Technology)
Pitting corrosion and its inhibition (N McMurray & S O’Driscoll – University of Wales, Swansea & P Morgan – Bae Systems Filton)
The effects of corrosion on structural integrity of commercial aircraft structure (M Worsfold – Bae Airbus)
Related paper not presented:
Crack microstructure and sources of acoustic emission in metals (L Rogers – Lloyd’s Register of Shipping)

Aspects of resting electrically assisted steering (C Berg - TRW Lucas Varity Electric Steering)
Durability considerations for light weight vehicles (P A Blackmore - Jaguar Cars)
Evaluation of crash prediction sensors (L Blanchard - Transport Research Laboratory)
Overview of durability issues for composites (G Eckold - AEA Technology)
The myth of accuracy (D Harty – Prodrive)
Design, use and benefits of lightweight 6-component wheel force transducers (M Herrmann, W Aicher - IgeL, M Müller – University of Stuttgart)
Exhaust test system (M Kenley - Instron Schenck Testing Systems)
"Messhaus" technologies for system evaluation - status and outlook (R Ludes - AFT Atlas Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH)
Cost effective testing for durability assessment of adhesively bonded joints and composites for use in lightweight vehicles (R Martin & J Harris - Materials Engineering Research Laboratory)
Flat belt technology in a wind tunnel for Formula 1 motor car testing (D Meier - MTS Corporation, USA)
Off-highway dump truck drive cycle comparisons utilising EASY5 simulation (W Turner – Ricardo MTC)
Materials selection criteria for rail vehicle body shell construction (C Watson & F Schmid - University of Sheffield)

Engine noise source identification (J Dixon – ISVR, University of Southampton)
Road noise identification and target cascading via experimental transfer path analysis (P S Holmes – Jaguar Cars)
Sound from vibration and vibration from sound (N Taylor, M Dale, D Marshall & C Edwards – Land Rover)

The distributed mode loudspeaker (DML), theory and practise (G Bank – New Transducers)
The development of a sound treatment system for a tyre dynamometer (C Merritt – Cooper-Avon Tyres & A Bennetts – nCode International)
Basic acoustic properties of airborne noise treatments (A Robinson – Salex Acoustic Materials)

Integration of NVH into the design process of actuation cable (C Bréheret – Dura Automotive & R Cornish – University of Central England)
The Leyland T-type diesel engine - its unique noise signature (R Perry – Engineer)

Laser vibrometry for product development, trouble-shooting and on-line testing (R Traynor – Lambda Photometrics)
Effect of durability simulation test on squeak and rattle behaviour of automotive system modules (E Wilkinson – Millbrook Proving Ground)

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