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Dr Martin Walker's Outputs (3)

Axisymmetric ridges and circumferential buckling of indented shells of revolution (2022)
Journal Article
Taffetani, M., & Walker, M. G. (2022). Axisymmetric ridges and circumferential buckling of indented shells of revolution. Physical Review E, 105, Article 065003. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.105.065003

When poking a thin shell-like structure, like a plastic water bottle, experience shows that an initial axisymmetric dimple forms around the indentation point. The ridge of this dimple, with increasing indentation, eventually buckles into a polygonal... Read More about Axisymmetric ridges and circumferential buckling of indented shells of revolution.

Mitigation of blast effects through novel energy-dissipating connectors (2022)
Journal Article
Seica, M. V., Packer, J. A., Walker, M. G., & Gow, M. I. (2022). Mitigation of blast effects through novel energy-dissipating connectors. International Journal of Protective Structures, 13, 236-272. https://doi.org/10.1177/20414196221074058

Explosions generate overpressures that can cause irreparable damage to structures. For many buildings, especially critical infrastructure, continued operation after an explosive attack is essential. The use of energy-dissipating methods will enable t... Read More about Mitigation of blast effects through novel energy-dissipating connectors.