AutoCRC Postgraduate Project Scholarship
The Fatigue Behaviour of Cost Effective Magnesium and Titanium alloys
Project Aims:
The low density of both wrought magnesium and titanium make them ideal choices for structural automotive components; however their widespread application is currently limited due their high associated production costs. With the development of faster extruding magnesium alloys, and the production of titanium products from powder, it is anticipated that these metals will become more economically viable. For these materials to be applied in chassis and suspension components, it is critical that they are able to resist fatigue during cyclic loading. This project aims to examine the fatigue performance of roll compacted PM titanium and fast extruding wrought magnesium and to establish the mechanisms which control fatigue life in these materials.
Applications:
A CV detailing your qualifications, research experience and achievements should be sent to
Dr. Aiden Beer,
E-mail: aiden.beer@deakin.edu.au
Tel: 61 3 5227 3321
