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    • Validation of the multi-objective structural optimisation of a composite wind turbine blade 

      Fagan, Edward M.; de la Torre Rodríguez, Oscar; Leen, Sean B.; Goggins, Jamie (Elsevier, 2018-08-01)
      Structural optimisation of a wind turbine blade is presented in this work. The optimisation was performed using a multi-objective genetic algorithm and finite element modelling to determine the optimal structural design ...

    • Value chain migration from production to product centred operations: an analysis of the Irish medical device industry 

      Cormican, Kathryn (2006)
      The medical device industry in Ireland is largely confined to manufacturing operations. This narrow focus limits the competitiveness of the industry in Ireland and consequently poses a threat to development and growth. ...

    • Vertebral fractures in Ireland: A sub-analysis of the DXA HIP project 

      Carey, John J.; Yang, Lan; Erjiang, E.; Wang, Tingyan; Gorham, Kelly; Egan, Rebecca; Brennan, Attracta; Dempsey, Mary; Armstrong, Catherine; Heaney, Fiona; McCabe, Eva; Yu, Ming (Springer, 2021-06-03)
      Osteoporosis is an important global health problem resulting in fragility fractures. The vertebrae are the commonest site of fracture resulting in extreme illness burden, and having the highest associated mortality. ...

    • Virtual team environment for collaborative research projects 

      Precup, Lavinia; O'Sullivan, David; Cormican, Kathryn (2006)
      One of the main limiting factors that reduce the potential output the innovation projects, involving different organisations and individuals from different geographical areas, is the poor communication and knowledge sharing ...

    • Void distributions and permeability prediction for rotationally moulded polymers 

      Murray, Brendan R.; Leen, Sean B.; Ó Brádaigh, Conchúr M. (SAGE, 2014-01-22)
      An experimental study of void distributions for rotationally moulded polyethylene is presented. The effects of key variables such as maximum process temperature and nominal wall thickness (via powder mass) are studied. ...

    • Welding-induced yield strength heterogeneity in X100Q: Modelling and characterisation 

      Long, D.J.; Devaney, R.J.; Leen, Sean B.; Barrett, Richard A. (Elsevier, 2021-09-14)
      Yield strength (YS) heterogeneity in X100Q high strength low alloy (HSLA) steel welded joints is a key factor which influences fatigue life performance. The effects of welding-induced microstructural changes are investigated ...

    • Workplace Exposure to Bioaerosols in Podiatry Clinics 

      Coggins, Marie; Hogan, Victoria; Kelly, Martina; Fleming, Gerard; Roberts, Nigel (Oxford Journals, 2012-01-03)
      The aim of this study was to design and execute a pilot study to collect information on the personal exposure levels of podiatrists to microbial hazards in podiatry clinics and also to assess health and safety knowledge ...

    • An XFEM-Based Methodology for Fatigue Delamination and Permeability in Composites 

      Grogan, David M.; Leen, Sean B.; Ó Brádaigh, Conchúr M. (2014)
      Carbon fibre reinforced polymers (CFRP) are one of the prospective material families being investigated for use in the fuel tanks of future reusable space launch vehicles (RSLVs). The extreme thermo-mechanical loading that ...