Dr Simon Barranss.m.barrans@hud.ac.uk | 01484 472407
My first degree was in Nuclear Engineering at Manchester University. I joined Huddersfield University in 1989 as a lecturer and embarked on a part time PhD the following year. This PhD on 'enhancing finite element analysis boundary stress predictions ' was supervised by John Smart of Manchester University and was awarded in 1996. I am currently Subject Area Leader in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, an associate member of the Centre for Precision Technologies and a reviewer for the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part J, Journal of Engineering Tribology and Part H, Journal of Engineering in Medicine. I am also a member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Academic Assessment Committee.
My major teaching commitment is in the area of solid mechanics and finite element analysis although I have previously taught Enterprise and fundamental Mechanical Science. I am also the Course Leader for our accredited MEng/BEng courses in the Mechanical and Automotive Engineering area.
I represent my Subject Area on various School Committees relating to academic standards and quality, management and resources. I also represent the School at University level as a member of the Teaching and Learning Committee and the Race and Religion Forum.
Outside the University I am a Beaver Scout Leader and keen mountain biker.
I have two main research interests: V-band retainers and air bearings. V-band retainers are thin walled circular bands with a flat-bottomed V-shaped cross section. Used in conjunction with a pair of flanged ends, they provide a method of retaining two mating circular cross section parts. The greatest benefit offered by this type of connector over more normal bolted connections is speed of use, since only one nut has to be tightened. Probably the largest current use of V-band retainers is on turbochargers for diesel engines. V-bands are also the method preferred by both NASA and the European Space Agency for fastening satellites into the delivery vehicles (rockets or Shuttle). Working with industry I have developed the first published theory explaining how the stresses and internal forces in a V-band joint can be calculated. This was detailed in a PhD that I supervised and has been published in journal and conference papers.
Air bearings are widely used in the precision machining and metrology industries. IN this type of bearing the two bearing surfaces are separated by a film of air. This film may be generated by an externally applied pressurised air source or by the internal aerodynamic effect if the relative velocity of the surfaces is high. I started work in this area in 2000 and have successfully supervised a PhD on flat pad bearings. During this PhD a flat pad bearing rig was developed along with a bearing analysis code. These have been used to produce data which has been published in journal and conference papers. I currently have a Research Fellow working on a novel compound restrictor air bearing. I have a more general interest in the performance of precision machine tools and the assessment/improvement of their accuracy using finite element analysis. I am currently supervising a PhD student working in the Machine Precision section of the Centre for Precision Technologies.
In association with these two research areas I also have an interest in multi-criteria optimisation. I have successfully supervised a PhD student in this area and am currently supervising a second.
I am also keen to take part in industrial collaboration as consultancy or using government funding. I have previously supervised a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, am currently supervising another and am about to start a further two.
Zhang, H., Blunt, L., Jiang, X., Fleming, L. and Barrans, S. (2012) ‘The influence of bone cement type on production of fretting wear on the femoral stem surface: A preliminary study’ Clinical Biomechanics , 27 (7), pp. 666-672. ISSN 0268-0033
Radhi, H. and Barrans, S. (2012) ‘Comparison between multiobjective optimization algorithms’. In: Proceedings of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers’ Conference 2012: CEARC’12. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. . ISBN 978-1-86218-106-9
Radhi, H. and Barrans, S. (2012) ‘Comparison between multiobjective optimization algorithms’. In: Proceedings of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers’ Conference 2012: CEARC’12. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 129-135. ISBN 978-1-86218-106-9
Muller, M., Barrans, S. and Blunt, L. (2011) ‘Predicting Plastic Deformation and Work Hardening during V-Band Formation’ Journal of Materials Processing Technology , 211 (4), pp. 627-636. ISSN 0924-0136
Radhi, H. and Barrans, S. (2010) ‘Finite Element Analysis of Effect of Weld Toe Radius and Plate Thickness on Fatigue Life of Butt Welded Joint ’. In: Future Technologies in Computing and Engineering: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2010: CEARC’10. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 60-64. ISBN 9781862180932
Muller, M. and Barrans, S. (2010) ‘Predicting and determining the contact pressure distribution in joints formed by v-band clamps ’. In: Future Technologies in Computing and Engineering: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2010: CEARC’10. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 154-159. ISBN 9781862180932
Bhat, N., Barrans, S., Narasimhan, R., Kumar, A. and Low, T. (2010) ‘Static and dynamic analyisis of inherently compensated aerostatic flat pad bearings ’. In: ASME 2010 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, 12 - 18 November 2010, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Bhat, N., Barrans, S. and Kumar, A. (2010) ‘Performance analysis of Pareto optimal bearings subject to surface error variations’ Tribology International , 43 (11), pp. 2240-2249. ISSN 0301679X
Muller, M. and Barrans, S. (2010) ‘Impact of flange geometry on the ultimate axial load capacity of V-band clamps’. In: Conference papers: 9th International Conference on Turbochargers and Turbocharging. London: Institution of Mechanical Engineers. pp. 183-192. ISBN 978-1-907599-15-6
Poxton, A., Longstaff, A., Barrans, S., Myers, A., Fletcher, S. and Pislaru, C. (2010) ‘Off-line investigation of machine tool non-rigid errors’. In: University of Huddersfield Annual Research Festival School of Computing and Engineering 12th March 2010, Friday 12th March 2010, University of Huddersfield
Pillutla, G., Mishra, R., Barrans, S. and Barrans, J. (2010) ‘Evaluation of Loss Coefficient For Stand Alone Radiator’. In: International Conference on Renewable Energy and Power Quality (ICREPQ'10), 23rd - 25th March 2010, Granada
Pillutla, G., Mishra, R., Barrans, S. and Barrans, J. (2009) ‘Experimental and numerical prediction of airflow in a room - literature summary’. In: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2009: CEARC’09. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 172-177. ISBN 9781862180857
Muller , M. and Barrans, S. (2009) ‘Ultimate axial load capacity of v-band clamp joints.’. In: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2009: CEARC’09. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 14-18. ISBN 9781862180857
Barrans, S. and Muller, M. (2009) ‘Finite element prediction of the ultimate axial load capacity of V-section band clamps’ Journal of Physics: conference series , 181, pp. 1-8. ISSN 1742-6596
Myers, A., Barrans, S., Longstaff, A., Fletcher, S. and Ford, D. (2009) ‘Evaluation and Comparison of a Large Machine Tool Structure with ISO Standard Alignment Tests’. In: Laser Metrology and Machine Performance. euspen headquarters, University of Cranfield: Euspen Ltd. pp. 57-66. ISBN 978-0-9553082-7-7
Mishra, R., Barrans, S. and Pislaru, C. (2009) ‘Imparting psychomotor skills to the learners using computer aided instructions in Engineering Education’. In: V International Conference on Multimedia and Information and Communication Technologies in Education, 22-24 April 2009, Lisbon, Portugal , pp. 387-391
Zhang, H., Brown, L., Blunt, L. and Barrans, S. (2009) ‘Evaluation Of Fretting Wear On The Femoral Stem Surface’. In: International Conference on Bioengineering and Biomaterials, 18 - 20 March 2009, ENSAM, Meknes, Morocco
Zhang, H., Brown, L., Blunt, L. and Barrans, S. (2009) ‘Evaluation of fretting wear on the femoral stem surface’. In: International Conference on Bioengineering & Biomaterials , 18-29 March, Meknes, Moroco
Blunt, L., Zhang, H., Barrans, S., Jiang, X. and Brown, L. (2008) ‘What results in fretting wear on polished femoral stems’ Tribology International . ISSN 0301-679X
Poxton, A., Longstaff, A., Barrans, S., Myers, A., Fletcher, S. and Pislaru, C. (2008) ‘Simulation of the structural elements of a three axis VMC for machine tool error compensation’. In: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2008: CEARC’08. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 23-27. ISBN 978-1-86218-067-3
Blunt, L., Zhang, H., Barrans, S. and Brown, L. (2008) ‘The Relative Contribution of Micropores and Shrinkage Bumps on Cement Surface to Fretting Wear on polished Stems’. In: 35th Leeds-Lyon Symposium on Tribology, 9th-12th September 2008, Leeds
Zhang, H., Brown, L., Blunt, L., Jiang, X. and Barrans, S. (2008) ‘Understanding initiation and propagation of fretting wear on the femoral stem in total hip replacement’ Wear , 266 (5-6), pp. 566-569. ISSN 0043-1648
Zhang, H., Blunt, L., Jiang, X., Brown, L., Barrans, S. and Zhao, Y. (2008) ‘Femoral stem wear in cemented total hip replacement’ Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 222 (5), pp. 583-592. ISSN 0954-4119
Yao, S., Barrans, S. and Blunt, L. (2008) ‘Incompressible and Analytical Study on a Basic Model of Out-Pump Type Complex Journal Gas Bearings’ Key Engineering Materials , 381-382, pp. 153-156. ISSN 1013-9826
Zhang, H., Brown, L., Blunt, L. and Barrans, S. (2008) ‘An investigation on generation of debris at the stem cement interface’. In: 8th World Biomaterials Congress, 28th May -1st June 2008, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Bhat, N. and Barrans, S. (2008) ‘Design and test of a Pareto optimal flat pad aerostatic bearing’ Tribology International , 41 (3), pp. 181-188. ISSN 0301679X
Zhang, H., Brown, L., Blunt, L. and Barrans, S. (2008) ‘Influence of femoral stem surface finish on the apparent static shear strength at the stem–cement interface’ Journal of Mechanical Behaviour of Biomedical Materials , 1 (1), pp. 96-104. ISSN 1751-6161
Zhang, H., Brown, L., Blunt, L. and Barrans, S. (2007) ‘Generation of fretting wear debris at the stem-cement interface in total hip replacement’. In: Proceedings of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers' Conference 2007: CEARC’07. Huddersfield: University of Huddersfield. pp. 1-4.
Poxton, A., Longstaff, A., Barrans, S., Myers, A., Fletcher, C. and Pislaru, C. (2007) ‘Analysis and reduction of machine tool non-rigid errors’. In: School of Computing and Engineering Annual Researchers’ Conference 2007, 14th December 2007, University of Huddersfield
Yao, S., Barrans, S. and Blunt, L. (2007) ‘Incompressible and Analytical Study on a Basic Model of Out-Pump Type Complex Journal Gas Bearings’. In: The 8th International Symposium on Measurement Technology and Intelligent Instruments (ISMTII-2007), 24-27 September 2007, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Brown, L., Zhang, H., Blunt, L. and Barrans, S. (2007) ‘Reproduction of fretting wear at the stem—cement interface in total hip replacement’ Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine , 221 (8), pp. 963-971. ISSN 0954-4119
Myers, A., Barrans, S. and Ford, D. (2007) ‘Structural Analysis of a Large Moving Gantry Milling Machine including its Work Support System and Foundation’. In: Laser Metrology and Machine Performance VIII. Euspen Headquarters, Cranfield University: Euspen Ltd. pp. 63-72. ISBN 9780955308239
Barrans, S. and Weston, R. (2006) ‘Technical Application Series - A strain data aquisition system suitable for remote applications’ Experimental Techniques , 28 (3), pp. 68-71. ISSN 0732-8818
Myers, A., Ford, D. and Barrans, S. (2005) ‘Finite element analysis of the static stiffness of a foundation for large machine tool’. In: 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM & Robotic Performance, Lamdamap 2005, 27th-30th June 2005, Cranfield University , pp. 77-86
Barrans, S. and Bhat, N. (2005) ‘Optimization of Flat PAD Bearings with the aid of Finite Element Analysis’. In: 7th International Conference and Exhibition on Laser Metrology, Machine Tool, CMM & Robotic Performance, Lamdamap 2005, 27th-30th June 2005, Cranfield University
Shoghi, K., Barrans, S. and Rao, H. (2005) ‘Plastic deformation in flat-section band clamps’ Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science , 219 (1), pp. 93-102. ISSN 0954-4062
Xu, Q., Barrans, S., Holmes, A. and Ford, D. (2004) ‘Understanding the dynamic response of a machine tool structure by finite element analysis’. In: EUSPEN 4th International Conference, 30th May-3rd June 2004, Glasgow
Shoghi, K., Barrans, S. and Rao, H. (2004) ‘Stress in V-section band clamps’ Proceedings of the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Part C, Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science , 218 (3), pp. 251-261. ISSN 0954-4062
Xu, Q. and Barrans, S. (2003) ‘The Development of multi-axial creep damage constitutive equations for 0.5Cr0.5Mo0.25V ferritic steel at 590.DEG.C..’ JSME International Journal Series A , 46 (1), pp. 51-59. ISSN 13447912
Barrans, S. and Bhat, N. (2003) ‘Design of flat bed aerostatic bearings with the aid of finite element analysis’. In: Laser Metrology and Machine Performance VI. Southampton: WIT Press. pp. 361-370. ISBN 9781853129902
Barrans, S., Ghurbal, E. and Freeman, R. (2003) ‘Design optimization of the head of a high precision polishing machine ’. In: Laser Metrology and Machine Performance VI. Southampton: WIT Press. pp. 325-334. ISBN 9781853129902
Stout, K. and Barrans, S. (2000) ‘The design of aerostatic bearings for application to nanometre resolution manufacturing machine systems ’ Tribology International , 33 (12), pp. 803-809. ISSN 0301-679X
