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René Alderliesten is affiliated with Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and conducts research primarily in the field of Engineering. Their work spans several subfields including Mechanics of Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Polymers and Plastics, and Building and Construction.

Their research topics focus heavily on the mechanical behavior of composites and related materials. Key areas covered include:

  • Mechanical Behavior of Composites
  • Fatigue and fracture mechanics
  • Epoxy Resin Curing Processes
  • Fiber-reinforced polymer composites
  • Ultrasonics and Acoustic Wave Propagation
  • Structural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete
  • Smart Materials for Construction

Alderliesten has contributed extensively to the literature, with numerous publications appearing in prominent journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Composite Structures
  • Engineering Fracture Mechanics
  • International Journal of Fatigue
  • Materials & Design
  • Composites Science and Technology

Among recent papers attributed to their work are:

  • "Impact fatigue, multiple and repeated low-velocity impacts on FRP composites: A review" (2022), Composite Structures
  • "Enhancing the fracture toughness of carbon fibre/epoxy composites by interleaving hybrid meltable/non-meltable thermoplastic veils" (2020), Composite Structures
  • "The influence of interlayer/epoxy adhesion on the mode-I and mode-II fracture response of carbon fibre/epoxy composites interleaved with thermoplastic veils" (2020), Materials & Design
  • "Recycled carbon fibre mats for interlayer toughening of carbon fibre/epoxy composites" (2022), Materials & Design
  • "On the interlayer toughening of carbon fibre/epoxy composites using surface-activated ultra-thin PEEK films" (2022), Composite Structures

Collaboration is a significant aspect of their research activity. Frequent co-authors include:

  • Dong Quan
  • Clemens Dransfeld
  • Rinze Benedictus
  • Guoqun Zhao
  • John-Alan Pascoe

Their work involves investigations into composite materials, fatigue phenomena, toughening mechanisms, and the structural integrity of fiber-reinforced materials. This is reflected in the interdisciplinary nature of their publications and the diversity of journals in which they appear.

Best Publications

  • Impact resistance of fiber-metal laminates: A review

    M. Sadighi;R.C. Alderliesten;R. Benedictus

  • Methods for the prediction of fatigue delamination growth in composites and adhesive bonds: A critical review

    J.A. Pascoe;R.C. Alderliesten;R. Benedictus

  • A review of T-stress and its effects in fracture mechanics

    M. Gupta;R.C. Alderliesten;R. Benedictus

  • Fatigue and damage tolerance issues of GLARE in aircraft structures

    R.C. Alderliesten;J.J. Homan

  • Misinterpreting the Results: How Similitude can Improve our Understanding of Fatigue Delamination Growth

    Calvin Rans;René Alderliesten;Rinze Benedictus

  • Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Metal Type and Thickness Effects on the Impact Resistance of Fiber Metal Laminates

    M. Sadighi;T. Pärnänen;R. C. Alderliesten;M. Sayeaftabi

  • Fatigue Crack Propagation and Delamination Growth in Glare

    R.C. Alderliesten

  • Analytical prediction model for fatigue crack propagation and delamination growth in Glare

    R.C. Alderliesten

  • Fiber/Metal composite technology for future primary aircraft structures

    R. C. Alderliesten;R. Benedictus

  • The applicability of magnesium based Fibre Metal Laminates in aerospace structures

    René Alderliesten;Calvin Rans;Rinze Benedictus

  • An integrated study on the low-velocity impact response of the GLARE fibre-metal laminate

    F.D. Morinière;René Alderliesten;Mojtaba Sadighi;Rinze Benedictus

  • Modelling of impact damage and dynamics in fibre-metal laminates – A review

    F.D. Morinière;R.C. Alderliesten;R. Benedictus

  • Bridging effect on mode I fatigue delamination behavior in composite laminates

    Liaojun Yao;Liaojun Yao;René Alderliesten;Meiying Zhao;Rinze Benedictus

  • Fatigue and Damage Tolerance of Glare

    R. C. Alderliesten;M. Hagenbeek;J. J. Homan;P. A. Hooijmeijer

  • Designing for damage tolerance in aerospace: A hybrid material technology

    R.C. Alderliesten

  • On the Development of Hybrid Material Concepts for Aircraft Structures

    Rene Alderliesten

  • Application of the energy release rate approach for delamination growth in Glare

    R.C. Alderliesten;J. Schijve;S. van der Zwaag

  • Applicability of AZ31B-H24 magnesium in Fibre Metal Laminates – An experimental impact research

    Tuomas Pärnänen;Rene Alderliesten;Calvin Rans;Timo Brander

  • Low-velocity impact energy partition in GLARE

    F.D. Morinière;R.C. Alderliesten;R. Benedictus

  • Riveting Process Induced Residual Stresses Around Solid Rivets in Mechanical Joints

    Calvin Rans;Paul V. Straznicky;René Alderliesten

  • Fatigue crack growth prediction in GLARE hybrid laminates

    D.J. Shim;R.C. Alderliesten;S.M. Spearing;D.A. Burianek

Frequent Co-Authors

Rinze Benedictus
Rinze Benedictus Delft University of Technology
Licheng Guo
Licheng Guo Harbin Institute of Technology
Mojtaba Sadighi
Mojtaba Sadighi Amirkabir University of Technology
Mahmood M. Shokrieh
Mahmood M. Shokrieh Iran University of Science and Technology
Alojz Ivankovic
Alojz Ivankovic University College Dublin
S. van der Zwaag
S. van der Zwaag Delft University of Technology
J. Schijve
J. Schijve Delft University of Technology
S.M. Spearing
S.M. Spearing University of Southampton
Anthony J. Kinloch
Anthony J. Kinloch Imperial College London
Oscar Antonio Ruano
Oscar Antonio Ruano Spanish National Research Council

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