CONTENTS OF
2001-2003 CD
Engineering Integrity Society

The following presentations are held on the archive CD. A copy is mailed to all members of the Engineering Integrity Society (Membership - click here) A CD with all the information held on conferences from 1989-2000 is mailed to members on request.

"Simulation, Test & Measurement Conference 2001”, Jaguar Cars Visitors Centre, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, 1 & 2 October 2001

Gauge corner cracking: an affliction of rails and headache for railways (D Baskett & A Buckingham – Serco Railtest)
Optimising automotive development processes via integrated software (A Humphrey – MTS Systems Corporation, USA)
An integrated measurement to road vibration simulation system (C Birdsong – Dactron Inc.)
Data analysis software verification working group – (B May - Engineering Integrity Society)
The vehicle testing capabilities of global positioning and inertial navigation systems (B Watts – Oxford Technical Solutions & M Hargreaves – Datron Technology)
Practical considerations of using wheel force transducers to collect data for CAE and rig based applications (R Bannister – Jaguar Cars) and Data integrity forces and moments (Support material)
A review of methods to measure speed signals in vehicle tests (G Rowlands – nCode International)
Real world test routes to power-train dynamometer simulation - The virtual driving experience (S Mooney – Ford Motor Company)
Fatigue assessment of an oil pan incorporating manufacturing effects (J Draper – Safe Technology & A Hughes – Ford Motor Company)
Virtual vehicle simulation methods at Ricardo (W Turner – Ricardon MTC)
Validation of an FE-model of a truck oil sump using modal analysis (H Skogsberg – Scania CV AB)
Developing an accelerated durability schedule on MIRA Proving Ground equivalent to 95%ile usage in China (D Ensor –MIRA)
IST biaxial and triaxial test rigs for wheel and hub testing (J Kramer – Instron Schenck Testing Systems)
Designing life tests for automotive components (M Wenham – Shell Global Solutions)

“Integration of CAE and Measurements for NVH Refinement”, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Coventry, 1 November 2001

Improving modelling and physical understanding of structures using measured data and model updating (M Friswell & J Mottershead – University of Wales, Swansea)
Hybrid modelling of vehicle ride (D Fish & S Roberts – MIRA)
Squeak and rattle measurement of automotive systems during durability life simulation (E Wilkinson – Millbrook Proving Ground)
Statistical energy analysis (SEA) for the reduction of noise in automotive interiors (A Kenny – Vibro-Acoustic Sciences Inc)
CAE and NVH measurement in rail vehicles (P Shields & E Dulauroy – ALSTOM Transport & R Cornish – University of Central England)
Using measurements in simulation “Deploying hybrid methods” (C McCulloch – LMS International)
CAE and NVH measurement for driver controls (R Cornish – University of Central England & C Breheret – DURA Cables)
Inverse boundary element method for modelling the vibrations of tyres from an acoustic measurement (A Schuhmacher – Bruel & Kjaer, AS)

“Advances in Welding and Joining Techniques for Ferrous and non-Ferrous Metals under Fatigue Loading”, Nettle Hill Training & Conference Centre, Ansty, Coventry, 20 November 2001

Fatigue design of fabricated structures – current status and future trends (S J Maddox – TWI)
Using ductile damage mechanics to make toughness predictions for welded steel structures (J Yates – University of Sheffield)
The evaluation of friction stir welded joints on airbus aircraft wing structures (H Davies & G Shepherd – Airbus UK)
Finite element modelling of residual stress and distortion in saw welds (S W Wen – Corus – Swinden Technology Centre)

“Vehicle Exterior Noise”, Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, 26 June 2002

Vehicle exterior noise legislation (M Sargent – Land Rover)
ISO 10844 test surface (S Philips – TRL)
Instrumentation (M Armstrong – Bruel & Kjaer (UK))
Practical tips for testing (M Sargent – Land Rover)
Likely changes to vehicle exterior noise legislation (D Smurthwaite – Land Rover)
Recent developments in pass-by measurements beyond the ISO 362 standard. Pass-by and coast-by measurements (T Hohenburger – MÜLLER-BBM)
Environmental tyre noise (K Hardy – MG Rover)
Vehicle noise – practical applications (S Fletcher – Land Rover

“Simulation, Test & Measurement Conference 2002”, Jaguar Cars Visitor Centre, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, 14 & 15 October 2002

Virtual Vehicle Durability Analysis (D W Shuttlewood - Ricardo MTC)
Iteration in laboratory simulation testing (N C Hay, D E Roberts, C Zuluaga, B Han, X Jiang – Napier University)
Validating and using direct body excitation to develop objective measures for squeaks and rattles in full vehicles (Richard McCormick - MB Dynamics)
Automated road load data analysis for verification of data integrity (A Humphrey – MTS Corporation)
Optimisation of wheel force transducer fixtures (R Bannister & I Payne – Jaguar & Land Rover Vehicle Engineering)
Integrating wheel force transducers into the digital process (M Mascarenhas – TWR)
Ultrasonic rail testing and rail grinding (K Bunting – Serco Railtest)
Pantograph performance and aerodynamic testing at 25kV (S Cullingford – Brecknell Willis & C O’Donnell – Serco Railtest)
Sub-structured approach for occupant head injury simulation (C Bastien – MSX/Jaguar Cars & H Williams – Jaguar Cars)
Adaptation of a pedestrian finite element model for use in simulating 2-wheeled rider to car accidents (W McLundie – Jaguar Cars)
Full scale crash testing and data analysis techniques for rollover (P Glyn-Davies – Millbrook Proving Ground)
Designing for six sigma reliability (D Brunson – Jaguar Cars)
Experimental investigation of brake disc run out (H Williams & S R Morris – Jaguar Cars) .
Innovative product development and supporting SME’s (R Hall - University of Wolverhampton)
Corporate learning and knowledge retention (T Harkin – Jaguar Cars)

“Achievements in Noise and Vibration”, Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Coventry, 7 November 2002

Tyre noise on the open road. Is that you making that noise! (A Bennetts – nCode International)
Model-based design methods for active structural-acoustic control (F Deuble & C Hofmann – University of Stuttgart, Germany)
Whole vehicle modelling for ride and shake simulation (M Franco Jorge – MIRA)
Using neural networks within sound quality evaluation (J Fry & P Jennings – University of Warwick, G Dunne – Jaguar Cars & R Williams – MSX International)
Rotor vibration measurements using laser doppler vibrometry: confident data interpretations in advanced applications (B J Halkon & S J Rothberg – Loughborough University)
Exhaust system optimisation for drive by noise (A Jackson & I Arbuckle – Arvin Meritor)
Transmission error vs noise in Scania gearbox (M Parssinen – Scania)
Influence of driveshaft design on vehicle NVH (F T Sharpe - GKN Hardy Spicer)
Acoustic refinement of the new Range Rover (A Pitcher – Land Rover)

“Instrumentation, Analysis & Testing Exhibition”, Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, 19 March 2003

Vehicle communications, X-by-wire and 42 volts (C P Quigley - Warwick Control Technologies)

FATIGUE 2003 – FATIGUE & DURABILITY ASSESSMENT OF MATERIALS, COMPONENTS AND STRUCTURES
Queens’ College, Cambridge, UK, 7-9 April, 2003
The Proceedings of Fatigue 2003 can be purchased from the Engineering Integrity Society at £65 +p&p.

"Elastomer Technology - Characteristics, Modelling and Specification for "Engineering Components", Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Coventry, Tuesday, 24 June 2003

The materials
Effects of temperature, frequency and amplitude on the dynamic properties of elastomers ( D Boast, S Fellows & M Hale – Avon Rubber)
The effect of environment material changes ( W J Mortell - Trelleborg Industrial AVS)
Creep and relaxation behaviour ( James Busfield - Queen Mary, University of London)

Testing
Considerations for modelling non-linear hydraulic mounts ( Matt Barker – University of Bath)
Case study in the use of methods to model the amplitude and frequency dependence of rubber and discussion of related issues ( D Boast – Avon Rubber, D M Turner – Consultant, Bathford, Bath, M Hale & M Bennett – Avon Rubber)

Modelling
The time-dependent behaviour of practical rubbery materials: observations and predictions ( V A Coveney & D E Johnson – University of West of England)
Specification and testing of rubber components ( R Whear – Jaguar Cars)

"Failure Investigation in Fatigue", Nettle Hill Training & Conference Centre, Ansty, Coventry, Wednesday, 2 July 2003

Forensic Engineering: Investigating Service Failures ( Dr Peter Blackmore - Jaguar Cars)
Legal Aspects of Failure ( John Waite – Marine Investigations & Survey Services)
Materials Parameters - Text Book or Test Lab ( Dr Robin Anderson - nCode International)
Some Consideration in Fatigue Life Prediction of Spot Welds (Dr Zongjin Lu - Landrover)
Forensic Investigation Using Crack Growth Modelling ( S Mellings, Dr Robert Adey - Computational Mechanics, BEASY & T Curtin - Computational Mechanics Inc.)
Bio Mechanics - Failure Mechanisms ( Dr Alex Reeves - Biomet Merck)
Failure Criteria and Failure Analysis for Composites ( John Cook & M Hiley - QinetiQ, Farnborough)
Investigating Fatigue Failures Using Analysis and Testing ( Professor John Draper - Safe Technology)

"Engineering Integrity of Railway Systems", The Arup Campus, Solihull, 21 & 22 October 2003

Fatigue in Railway Applications: Have we got the Solutions? (Professor Rod Smith - Imperial College, London)

Infrastructure
Rolling Contact Fatigue as it occurs on the British Railway System, with Thoughts towards Solutions ( Robert Care - Arup Group & Steven Clark - Transportation Technology Center, Inc.)
The Role of Numerical Simulation in Infrastructure Design for the Rail Industry ( James Hargreaves – Ove Arup & Partners)
Low Vibration Slab Track - Integrity of Resilient Components ( Richard Greer – Arup Acoustics)
Stainless Steel in Civil Engineering Applications ( Graham Gedge – Arup Materials Consulting)

Fatigue & Durability
Modelling the Development of Rolling Contact Fatigue Cracks: The Whole Life Rail Model ( Mark Burstow - AEA Technology Rail)
Improving Cardan Shaft Weld Reliability ( John Beard - AEA Technology, Engineering Solutions)
Monitoring the Residual Stress Environment of the Rail Head – Prior and During the Onset of Rolling Contact Fatigue ( Peter Thayer, David Buttle & William Dalzell - AEA Technology Rail)
Reliability and Risk Aspects of Engineering Components (Paul Winter - AEA Technology, Engineering Solutions)

Crashworthiness
Crashworthiness and Interior Safety ( Charles Oakley – TRL Ltd)
Composites for Crashworthiness in Rail Vehicles (Joe Carruthers – Advanced Railway Research Centre)
Validation Simulation of New Railway Rolling Stock using the Finite Element Method (Martin Wilson - Bombardier Transportation)

Monitoring and Repair
Modern Methods of Axle Assessment ( Mark Burstow, Alan James & Andrew Watson - AEA Technology Rail)
Improved Integrity Management of Bogie Frame Transom Welded Joints (Paul Warder, John Lilley, Martin Wall - AEA Technology, Engineering Solutions & John Reddyhoff – HSBC Rail (UK))
ACFM Inspection of Axles and Rails (Michael Smith - TSC Inspection Systems)
Memory Track – Stress Monitoring for Rails based on UCL's Patented Stress Memory Technology (Tony Roffey - AMEC SPIE Rail)
Cause & Effect - Remote Sensing Of Underground Rail Track Deterioration (Kevin Hamson - Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited)

"NVH Refinement - Tools, Techniques & Results", Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Coventry, Thursday, 6 November 2003

An alternative to the subjective evaluation for the gear rattle noise for a manual transmission ( A Forcelli, C Grasso & T Pappalardo & - Elasis)
The design of particle dampers for suppressing resonant vibrations (J A Rongong - The University of Sheffield)
Experiences in using statistical energy analysis, with emphasis on experimentally verifying predictions (R Cornish & Ning Qi - University of Central England in Birmingham(
Vehicle vibration comfort - Some considerations regarding metrics ( J Giacomin & T M Hacaambwa - The University of Sheffield)
Predicting wind noise and other flow-induced noise sources ( C F McCulloch, Z El-Hachemi & M Tournour - LMS International)
Modelling of vehicle interior noise at reduced scale ( V V Krylov, S J Walsh and R E T B Winward - Loughborough University)
Turbocharger noise - measurement, analysis and reduction (S Moch - Holset Turbochargers)
Acoustifil CE - a new approach to packing glass absorption materials in automotive mufflers ( R Chuter - ArvinMeritor Ltd & B McCormack - Saveguard Ltd)

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