Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Title
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Experimental and computational investigation of the active force generation of cells subjected to static and dynamic loading
(2016-05-13)The development of a mechanistic understanding of the processes by which cells sense and actively respond to the mechanical environment would represent a significant advance in the fields of biomechanics and tissue ... -
An experimental and computational investigation of the corrosion behaviour and mechanical performance of a bioabsorbable medical grade magnesium alloy
(NUI Galway, 2023-05-29)Magnesium-based medical implants have the potential to overcome several complications that arise with permanent metallic implants. Magnesium-based implants are biodegradable such that they can undergo absorption once ... -
An experimental and computational investigation of the high temperature behaviour of MarBN steel with application to effects of manufacturing
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-30)The key step for next generation power plants is the development of advanced materials capable of achieving high flexibility and efficiency at increased steam temperatures and pressures. Such operating conditions will cause ... -
Experimental and computational investigation of the impact of distorted stent expansion on the performance of transcatheter aortic valve replacements
(2014-12-22)Patients with calcific aortic valve stenosis present with calcium deposits on the aortic valve, which can result in non-circular and distorted expansion of self-expanding Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements. The effect ... -
An Experimental and Computational Investigation of the Inelastic Behaviour of Trabecular Bone
(2012-09-28)Achieving sufficient initial implant stability is of paramount importance for orthopaedic device longevity. In order to improve the design of orthopaedic devices it is essential to gain a better understanding of the ... -
An experimental and computational investigation of the mechanics of degradation in polymer bioresorbable scaffolds
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-03)Drug-eluting stents (DES) have established themselves as the gold-standard in treating arterial blockages, with over 1.3 million stent procedures carried out across Europe in coronary vessels alone. However, these permanent ... -
An experimental and computational investigation on the biomechanics of polymer-covered self-expanding stents
(NUI Galway, 2021-07-09)Nitinol self-expanding stents are commonly used to treat peripheral artery disease. However, the femoropopliteal artery presents a challenging environment for stent placement, where large arterial deformations occur many ... -
Experimental and finite element investigations of the serviceability behaviour of CLT floors
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-06)Global environmental concerns with regard to sustaining our growing population is prompting the building community worldwide to increase urban density, while using optimised and sustainable resources. The traditional ... -
Experimental and modelling studies of natural gas and gasoline surrogate blends
(NUI Galway, 2023-03-09)Combustors rely heavily on fossil and/or bio-derived fuels that all produce significant quantities of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Hence, the successful development of advanced combustors requires predictive chemical ... -
An experimental and modelling study of selected oxygenated biofuels
(2014-10-13)Detailed chemical kinetic models are useful tools for the development of more efficient combustion systems. These models require validation of the elementary kinetics used in order for them to be accurate and reliable. ... -
An experimental and modelling study of the combustion of oxygenated hydrocarbons
(2014-03-19)A chemical kinetic mechanism for the combustion of acetone has been developed and compared with a range of experimental data from the literature and with species concentration profiles measured in this study in the Princeton ... -
An Experimental and Modelling Study of the Oxidation of n-Propylbenzene Over a Wide Range of Temperatures and Pressures and its Comparison with n-Butylbenzene
(2013-04-05)This study presents an experimental and modeling investigation of the ignition of n-propylbenzene and a mixture of n-propylbenzene and n-heptane. This mixture was chosen to represent a surrogate for n-decylbenzene a common ... -
Experimental and numerical characterisation of materials for biomass co-firing
(2017-02-23)As Europe continues to decarbonize its electricity generation capacity, operators of thermal power plants face challenges to which they must adapt including increasingly transient operation and co-firing with biomass. This ... -
Experimental characterisation and computational constitutive modelling of high temperature degradation in 9Cr steels including microstructural effects
(2016-04-20)The transition from base-load to intermittent power plant operation has led to the requirement for increased knowledge and more accurate prediction of the effects of flexible loading on plant components. This thesis is ... -
Experimental characterisation, computational modelling and design tool development for fretting fatigue and wear in flexible marine risers
(2017-09-25)Fretting is a key concern in the fatigue design of the pressure armour layer of flexible marine risers, due to the combination of extreme global dynamic loading conditions and the local geometrical-tribological conditions ... -
Experimental development and modelling of a novel auxiliary power unit for heavy trucks
(2017-09-26)This thesis identifies the key technical requirements for a heavy truck auxiliary power unit (APU) and explores a potential alternative technology for use in a next-generation APU that could eliminate key problems related ... -
Experimental Investigation of the Response of Osteoblasts to Static and Dynamic Loading using a Modified Atomic Force Microscope
(2013-02-07)Cells and tissues continuously experience mechanical loading during daily activity. However, the mechanisms by which cells respond to mechanical stimuli are poorly understood. The focus of this thesis is to develop atomic ... -
An experimental investigation on the biomechanics of bone fragility in type 2diabetes
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-11)Type 2 diabetic patients experience up to a 3-fold increase in bone fracture risk. Paradoxically, type 2 diabetes is associated with a normal or increased bone mineral density (BMD) when compared to non-diabetic patients. ... -
Experimental investigations of driven cast-in-situ piles
(2014-08-29)The prediction of displacement pile capacity in sand is hampered by the extreme changes in stress which occur in the immediate vicinity of the pile during installation (Randolph 2003). High quality instrumented tests on ... -
Experimental studies of simple hydrocarbons in a shock tube
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-24)Chemical kinetic models are needed to simulate fuel chemistry in combustion devices and to aid in the development of new designs to reduce harmful emissions and maximize combustor performance. However, these models need ...