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| 7 September 2006 | PR 06/100 |
Crash protection seminar attracts world experts to Loughborough University
World experts will meet at Loughborough University this month to discuss the latest advancements in impact and crash protection for planes and motor vehicles.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) one-day seminar, being held on September 14, has been organised by the University’s Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.
Entitled ‘Design for Impact and Crashworthiness in Aerospace and Automotive Vehicle Structures’, the event will bring together leading experts to share their knowledge and identify the most up-to-date technological developments in this area.
Joseph Loughlan is Professor of Aerospace Structures at Loughborough University and Vice Chairman of the Aerospace Materials and Structures Technical Activity Committee of the Aerospace Industries Division of the IMechE. Speaking about the seminar he said: “In recent years a considerable amount of research and development has been carried out on the safety and crashworthiness capabilities of aircraft and automotive vehicle structures. Advances have been made in our understanding of the energy absorption characteristics of different materials and structural configurations, the general improvement of passenger safety, the provision of structural integrity and in improved numerical simulation tools for low and high velocity impact.
“This seminar brings together experts in the field to ascertain the state-of-the-art in crashworthiness technology and to assess the recent advances and indicated future trends in research activity.”
Anyone wishing to attend this prestigious event should contact Rachel Croshaw by calling 0207 9731291 or emailing r_croshaw@imeche.org.uk
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Rolls Royce; for its work in developing countries; for pioneering research
in optical engineering; for its world-leading role in sports research,
education and development; and for its outstanding work in evaluating
and helping to develop social policy-related programmes.
In 2006 Loughborough celebrates the 40th anniversary of its University
Charter, awarded on 19 April 1966 in recognition of the excellence achieved
by Loughborough College of Advanced Technology and its predecessor Colleges.
Loughborough University of Technology was renamed Loughborough University
in 1996.