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Structural Integrity addresses the fitness for purpose of mechanical structural components and assemblies that are capable of withstanding specific loading configurations during their life cycle. Research focuses on:

• Design code assessments for fusion reactors including EN13445, ASME Section VIII Division 2, ASME Section III, RCC-MRx.
• Computational methods for limit load analysis, elastic shakedown loads and buckling loads of aerospace, civil and marine structures
• Prediction of inherent residual stresses and distortions due to advanced joining and welding technologies such as friction stir welding
• High and low cycle fatigue of structural components including creep fatigue interaction.
• Thermo-mechanical response of various materials subject to specific loading configurations such as particle beam impacts.
• Dynamic and thermo-mechanical response of Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS).
• Structural response of glass-fibre reinforced composite pipes and pressure vessels through experimental and numerical assessment.
• Progressive failure damage mechanics modelling and testing of fibre reinforced composite materials.
• Modal analysis of composite materials and other structural elements.