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Glyndŵr University Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series 2010/11
Professor Richard Day, Professor of Composites Engineering, Glyndwr University
Composite materials have been used in aircraft for the past 100 years. But what is a composite? And what uses do they have? Professor Day will explore the history of composite use in aircraft, from the Wright Flyer to modern day jumbo jets. The seemingly steady aircraft industry is, in fact, an agile and changeable one. The use of carbon fibre composites in commercial aircraft is set to increase, driven by environmental issues and economics.
Composites have many other applications – they have been used in the Formula One world for a number of years – and this lecture will explain how lessons learnt there could help the aircraft industry. What impact will these factors have on future demand for commercial aircraft? What potential issues will this demand raise? And how is Glyndŵr University rising to the challenge?
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3 February 2011 at 7:00 pm |
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Catrin Finch Centre, Glyndwr University |
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Glyndwr University |
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FREE |
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This lecture is free to attend and open to all. Seating is limited, so to reserve a place please email lectures@glyndwr.ac.uk or call 01978 293466. |
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University of Wales Chair
Posted at 10:24 PM on 3 February, 2011 by
Really glad I attended this lecture as it was a great opportunity to meet Richard and hear about his research, particularly as his Chair is funded by the University of Wales for who I recently joined as Dean of STEM. It's wonderful to see how UW funds are supporting great people doing great research. Richard has agreed to repeat the lecture in South Wales too.