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D-Index
38
Citations
7238
World Ranking
2229
National Ranking
163

David R Hayhurst publication distribution in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David R Hayhurst sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 659+

This scientist: 146 publications — 23rd percentile

23% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 659 publications or more.

David R Hayhurst D-index placement in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where David R Hayhurst sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 93+

This scientist: 38 D-Index — 36th percentile

36% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 93 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2004 - Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (UK)

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Composite material
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Thermodynamics

His primary areas of investigation include Creep, Composite material, Constitutive equation, Finite element method and Stress. Creep is a primary field of his research addressed under Metallurgy. In general Metallurgy, his work in Aluminium alloy is often linked to Simple linking many areas of study.

Many of his research projects under Composite material are closely connected to Context with Context, tying the diverse disciplines of science together. David R Hayhurst has researched Constitutive equation in several fields, including Welding, Fracture mechanics, Deformation, Deformation and State variable. His Finite element method study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Grain boundary, Cracking, Piping, Creep stress and Heat-affected zone.

His most cited work include:

  • Creep rupture under multi-axial states of stress (489 citations)
  • Constitutive equations for creep rupture (296 citations)
  • Development of continuum damage in the creep rupture of notched bars (220 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Creep, Composite material, Constitutive equation, Finite element method and Structural engineering. His study on Creep is covered under Metallurgy. As part of the same scientific family, he usually focuses on Composite material, concentrating on Copper and intersecting with Forensic engineering.

His Constitutive equation study combines topics in areas such as Plasticity, Atmospheric temperature range, Deformation, State variable and Strain rate. His Finite element method research incorporates elements of Pressure vessel and Deformation. His Structural engineering research includes themes of Continuum and Internal pressure.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Creep (66.94%)
  • Composite material (42.74%)
  • Constitutive equation (34.68%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2004-2016)?

  • Composite material (42.74%)
  • Finite element method (33.87%)
  • Creep (66.94%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His main research concerns Composite material, Finite element method, Creep, Ceramic matrix composite and Constitutive equation. He studied Composite material and Thermal that intersect with Porosity. His Finite element method research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Stress, Solver and Deformation.

His Creep study deals with the bigger picture of Metallurgy. David R Hayhurst combines subjects such as Mechanics, Continuum damage mechanics and Deformation with his study of Metallurgy. David R Hayhurst interconnects Tension, Copper slag, Softening and Internal pressure in the investigation of issues within Constitutive equation.

Between 2004 and 2016, his most popular works were:

  • The response of metallic sandwich panels to water blast (183 citations)
  • Creep constitutive equations for parent, Type IV, R-HAZ, CG-HAZ and weld material in the range 565-640 °C for Cr-Mo-V weldments (52 citations)
  • Creep constitutive equations for a 0.5Cr 0.5 Mo 0.25V ferritic steel in the temperature range 565°C-675°C (44 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Composite material
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Thermodynamics

His primary scientific interests are in Constitutive equation, Composite material, Creep, Metallurgy and Finite element method. His Constitutive equation research incorporates themes from Grain boundary, Heat-affected zone, Welding, Softening and Alloy. His Heat-affected zone study incorporates themes from Cylinder stress, Stress, Continuum mechanics, Extrapolation and Internal pressure.

In Softening, he works on issues like Lüders band, which are connected to Mechanics. His work on Dislocation creep, Grain boundary strengthening and Honeycomb structure as part of his general Composite material study is frequently connected to Blast wave and Plastic bending, thereby bridging the divide between different branches of science. While the research belongs to areas of Finite element method, he spends his time largely on the problem of Deformation, intersecting his research to questions surrounding Lubricant, Coulomb friction, Die and Compression.

Best Publications

  • Creep rupture under multi-axial states of stress

    D.R. Hayhurst

  • Constitutive equations for creep rupture

    F.A. Leckie;D.R. Hayhurst

  • Development of continuum damage in the creep rupture of notched bars

    D. R. Hayhurst;P. R. Dimmer;C. J. Morrison

  • Creep Rupture of Structures

    F. A. Leckie;D. R. Hayhurst

  • The response of metallic sandwich panels to water blast

    Yueming Liang;Alexander V. Spuskanyuk;Shane E. Flores;David R. Hayhurst

  • Creep in Structures

    A. R. S. Ponter;D. R. Hayhurst

  • Mechanisms-based creep constitutive equations for an aluminium alloy

    Z L Kowalewski;D R Hayhurst;B F Dyson

  • The Role of Continuum Damage in Creep Crack Growth

    D. R. Hayhurst;P. R. Brown;C. J. Morrison

  • Continuum Damage Mechanics Modelling of High Temperature Deformation and Failure in a Pipe Weldment

    F. R. Hall;D. R. Hayhurst

  • Creep constitutive equations for a 0.5Cr–0.5Mo–0.25V ferritic steel in the temperature range 600–675°C

    I J Perrin;D R Hayhurst

  • Tool life determination based on the measurement of wear and tool force ratio variation

    S Oraby;David R Hayhurst

  • Estimates of the creep rupture lifetime of structures using the finite element method

    D.R. Hayhurst;P.R. Dimmer;M.W. Chernuka

  • Continuum damage mechanics analyses of type IV creep failure in ferritic steel crossweld specimens

    I.J Perrin;D.R Hayhurst

  • Creep stress redistribution in notched bars

    D.R. Hayhurst;J.T. Henderson

  • The effect of creep constitutive and damage relationships upon the rupture time of a solid circular torsion bar

    D.R. Hayhurst;F.A. Leckie

  • Development of models for tool wear force relationships in metal cutting.

    S.E. Oraby;D.R. Hayhurst

  • Design of notched bars for creep-rupture testing under tri-axial stresses

    D.R. Hayhurst;F.A. Leckie;J.T. Henderson

  • Continuous dynamic recrystallization during severe plastic deformation

    Mattia Bacca;David R. Hayhurst;Robert M. McMeeking

  • Skeletal Point Stresses in Circumferentially Notched Tension Bars Undergoing Tertiary Creep Modelled with Physically Based Constitutive Equations

    A. M. Othman;D. R. Hayhurst;B. F. Dyson

  • Creep rupture of copper and aluminium under non-proportional loading

    W.A. Trampczynski;D.R. Hayhurst;F.A. Leckie

  • temperature deformation and failure in a pipe weldment

    F. R. HALLt;D. R. Hayhurst

Frequent Co-Authors

Jianguo Lin
Jianguo Lin Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Fionn P.E. Dunne
Fionn P.E. Dunne Imperial College London
Robert M. McMeeking
Robert M. McMeeking University of California, Santa Barbara
Anthony G. Evans
Anthony G. Evans University of California, Santa Barbara
Neil B. McKeown
Neil B. McKeown University of Edinburgh
John W. Hutchinson
John W. Hutchinson Harvard University
Alan C.F. Cocks
Alan C.F. Cocks University of Oxford

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