The aim of this project is to gain a better understanding of the nature of the interface between rubber and ice. It is a collaborative project with Michelin. We use tribological testing and materials characterisation techniques in a specially designed cold room facility to do this. Ultimately this knowledge will be used to improve tyre traction on ice.
Dr. Fergus Cuthill is FastBlade Manager and Senior Experimental Ofificer for the FASTBLADE Structural Composites Research Facility at The University of Edinburgh.
Our research focuses on designing, processing and characterising materials; understanding the underlying material science and taking into account sustainability and socio-economic aspects
Our vision is to produce world-class research to advance engineering applications of materials and processes, and to provide a high-quality and creative research environment.
