Biography
Akash's research focuses on better understanding the mechanical properties of low-impedance polymers and their composites, specifically the response to high rate deformations, such as those experienced in impact loading scenarios. He does this by developing new methods for experimentally measuring the response of polymers and composites under challenging loading conditions, and for modelling and designing polymer structures.
These materials are widely used for energy absorbing applications in industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, biomedical, defence and consumer goods. However, their behaviour during impact is not well understood, which prevents the optimisation of material properties and structural design.
Research Interests
- Experimental mechanics and novel technique development
- Thermo-mechanical characterisation
- High rate experiments of low-impedance materials
- Impact behaviour of polymers and their composites
Current Projects
- Impact modelling of polymers, high rate experiments for solid-state simulations: Gaining a deeper understanding into the impact response of high-performance polymers and composites in order to provide design guidelines for producing polymer systems optimised to work efficiently in different impact applications.
Research Group
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Recent Publications
Application of linear viscoelastic continuum damage theory to the low and high strain rate response of thermoplastic polyurethane
Chen H, Trivedi A & Siviour C (2020), Experimental Mechanics, 60, 925-936
BibTeX
@article{applicationofli-2020/6,
title={Application of linear viscoelastic continuum damage theory to the low and high strain rate response of thermoplastic polyurethane},
author={Chen H, Trivedi A & Siviour C},
journal={Experimental Mechanics},
volume={60},
pages={925-936},
publisher={Springer Nature},
year = "2020"
}
A simple rate-temperature dependent hyperelastic model applied to neoprene rubber
Trivedi A & Siviour C (2020), Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials, 6, 336-347
BibTeX
@article{asimpleratetemp-2020/6,
title={A simple rate-temperature dependent hyperelastic model applied to neoprene rubber},
author={Trivedi A & Siviour C},
journal={Journal of Dynamic Behavior of Materials},
volume={6},
pages={336-347},
publisher={Springer},
year = "2020"
}
A novel methodology for predicting the high rate mechanical response of polymers from low rate data: Application to (plasticised) poly(vinyl chloride)
Trivedi A & Siviour C (2020), Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials, 25(3), 383-409
BibTeX
@article{anovelmethodolo-2020/5,
title={A novel methodology for predicting the high rate mechanical response of polymers from low rate data: Application to (plasticised) poly(vinyl chloride)},
author={Trivedi A & Siviour C},
journal={Mechanics of Time-Dependent Materials},
volume={25},
pages={383-409},
publisher={Springer},
year = "2020"
}
Predicting the high strain rate response of plasticised poly(vinyl chloride) using a fractional derivative model
Trivedi A & Siviour C (2018), EPJ Web of Conferences, 183
BibTeX
@inproceedings{predictingthehi-2018/9,
title={Predicting the high strain rate response of plasticised poly(vinyl chloride) using a fractional derivative model},
author={Trivedi A & Siviour C},
booktitle={12th International DYMAT Conference on the Mechanical and Physical Behaviour of Materials under Dynamic Loading},
year = "2018"
}
Framework for Analyzing Hyper-Viscoelastic Polymers
Trivedi A & Siviour C (2018), SHOCK COMPRESSION OF CONDENSED MATTER - 2017, 1979
BibTeX
@inproceedings{frameworkforana-2018/1,
title={Framework for Analyzing Hyper-Viscoelastic Polymers},
author={Trivedi A & Siviour C},
booktitle={SHOCK COMPRESSION OF CONDENSED MATTER - 2017: Proceedings of the Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter},
year = "2018"
}
Fluoride degradable and thermally debondable polyurethane based adhesive
Babra TS, Trivedi A, Warriner C, Bazin N, Castiglione D et al. (2017), Polymer Chemistry, 46(8), 7207-7216
BibTeX
@article{fluoridedegrada-2017/11,
title={Fluoride degradable and thermally debondable polyurethane based adhesive},
author={Babra TS, Trivedi A, Warriner C, Bazin N, Castiglione D et al.},
journal={Polymer Chemistry},
volume={46},
pages={7207-7216},
publisher={Royal Society of Chemistry},
year = "2017"
}
Steady state and sequentially coupled thermo-mechanical simulation of rolling tires
Berger T & Kaliske M (2017), 617-623
BibTeX
@inproceedings{steadystateands-2017/8,
title={Steady state and sequentially coupled thermo-mechanical simulation of rolling tires},
author={Berger T & Kaliske M},
pages={617-623},
year = "2017"
}
Awards and Prizes
PER Seed Fund (UKRI Higher Education Innovation Fund) Gas Gun Guys, PI - £4,024 (2020)
Young Stress Analyst First Prize Winner (2019)
Department of Engineering Science Edgell Sheppe Award (2019)
Royal Aeronautical Society Aerospace Speakers’ Travel Grant (2019)
Wolfson College Travel Award (2019, 2018) and Field Research Award (2017)
Society for Experimental Mechanics International Student Paper Competition Finalist (2019)
Armourers’ and Brasiers’ Company and AWE Gauntlet Trust Travel Award (2018)
Department of Engineering Science Travel Award (2017)
BSSM Award for Best Presentation – 2nd Place (2017)
American Physical Society Student Travel Award (2017)
European Office of Aerospace Research and Development, US Air Force Scholarship (2016)
