Report/Guide

Duncan, B C; Broughton, W R (2023) Absorption and diffusion of moisture in polymeric materials. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 102 (Issue 2)

Broughton, W R; Maxwell, A S (2023) Accelerated ageing of polymeric materials. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 103 (Issue 2)

Duncan, B C; Broughton, W R (2023) Characterising strength of adhesion. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 72 (Issue 2)

Broughton, W R (2023) Durability performance of adhesive joints. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 28 (Issue 2)

Broughton, W R; Dean, G D (2023) Fatigue and creep testing of adhesives and thermoplastic joined systems. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 104 (Issue 2)

Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L (2023) Preparation and testing of adhesive joints. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 47 (Issue 2)

Broughton, W R; Maxwell, A S; Sims, G D (2021) Accelerated testing and associated predictive modeling for characterising durability of composites: a critical review. NPL Report. MAT 99

Maxwell, A S; Broughton, W R (2017) Survey of long-term durability testing of composites, adhesives and polymers. NPL Report. MAT 85

Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R M (2012) Good practice guide for monitoring deformation and damage in fibre-reinforced plastics. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 123

Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R M (2010) Good practice guide for the generation and assessment of fatigue data for fibre-reinforced plastics. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 115

Maxwell, A S; Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R (2009) Measurement of residual stresses and strains in carbon fibre composites. NPL Report. MN 7

Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M; Broughton, W R (2008) Thick Composites: Part I:Mechanical Test Review, Part II: Cure Optimisation. NPL Report. MAT 24

Broughton, W R (2008) Characterization of nanosized filled particles in polymeric systems: a review. NPL Report. MAT 12

Broughton, W R; Pilkington, G D; Ratnakela, D K (2007) Accelerated weathering: performance testing of polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. DEPC-MN 047

Maxwell, A S; Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2006) Review of techniques for the characterisation of residual stress in polymer composites. NPL Report. DEPC-MPR 056

Broughton, W R (2006) In-plane testing of thick composites: a review. NPL Report. DEPC-MPR 057

Broughton, W R; Crocker, L E; Lodeiro, M J (2006) Characterising micro and nanoscale interfaces in advanced composites: a review. NPL Report. DEPC-MPR 055

Broughton, W R; Nunn, J (2006) Non-invasive methods for monitoring microstructural condition of materials. NPL Report. DEPC-MPE 032

Maxwell, A S; Broughton, W R; Dean, G D; Sims, G D (2005) Review of accelerated ageing methods and lifetime prediction techniques for polymeric materials. NPL Report. DEPC-MPR 016

Dean, G D; Broughton, W R (2005) A review of creep modelling for toughened adhesives and thermoplastics. NPL Report. DEPC-MPR 011

Broughton, W R; Crocker, L E; Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M (2004) Assessment of predictive analysis for bonded and bolted T-joints. NPL Report. DEPC-MPR 002

Broughton, W R; Shaw, R M (2004) Monitoring the effect of damage in bonded and bolted T-joints. NPL Report. MATC(MN)56

Broughton, W R; Fry, A T; Mendels, D A; Chunnilall, C J (2003) Near surface strain measurements on quartz wafers and devices. NPL Report. MATC(MN)52

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2003) Assessment of characterisation techniques for evaluating surface treatments for adhesive bonding. NPL Report. MATC(A)140

Croker, L E; Gower, M R L; Broughton, W R (2003) Finite element assessment of geometric and material property effects on the strength and stiffness of bonded and bolted T-joints. NPL Report. MATC(A)124

Gower, M R L; Broughton, W R (2002) Geometric and bolt position effects on the performance of bolted T-joints. NPL Report. MATC(MN)30

Crocker, L E; Broughton, W R (2002) Geometric and material property effects on the performance of adhesive T-joints. NPL Report. MATC(MN)29

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R M; Arranz, E; Gnaniah, S J P (2002) Assessment of surface characterisation techniques for adhesive bonds. NPL Report. MATC(MN)24

Lodeiro, M J; Broughton, W R; Gnaniah, S (2002) Optimisation of corona discharge surface treatment for improved adhesive bonding using design of experiments. NPL Report. MATC(MN)25

Dean, G D; Broughton, W R (2002) Models for predicting deformation and failure in adhesives and polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. MATC(A)68

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2002) Review of surface characterisation techniques for adhesive bonding. NPL Report. MATC(A)66

Broughton, W R; Crocker, L E; Gower, M R L (2002) Design requirements for bonded and bolted composite structures. NPL Report. MATC(A)65

Broughton, W R; Crocker, L E; Urquhart, J M (2001) Geometric and material property effects on the strength of rubber-toughened adhesive joints. NPL Report. MATC(MN)10

Broughton, W R; Attanz, E; Mera, R D; Duncan, B C (2001) Effects of specimen geometry on the strength of flexible adhesive joints. NPL Report. MATC(MN)11

Duncan, B C; Crocker, L; Urquhart, J M; Arranz, E; Mera, R D; Broughton, W R (2001) Failure of flexible adhesive joints. NPL Report. MATC(A)36

Broughton, W R; Crocker, L E; Urquhart, J M (2001) Strength of adhesive joints: a parametric study. NPL Report. MATC(A)27

Broughton, W R (2001) Thick composites. NPL Report. CMMT(A)263

Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R M (2001) Through-thickness testing of polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. MATC(MN)06

Broughton, W R (2001) Analytical models for assessing environmental degradation of unidirectional and cross-ply laminates. NPL Report. MATC(A)1

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Sims, G D (2001) Validation of procedures for ultrasonic C-Scan inspection of PMCs: internation round-robin. NPL Report. MATC(A)2

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2000) Environmental and fatigue testing of fibre-reinforced polymer composites. NPL Report. CMMT(MN)67

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2000) Techniques for monitoring water absorption in fibre-reinforced polymer composites. NPL Report. CMMT(MN)064

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Maudgal, S (2000) Accelerated test methods for assessing environmental degradation of composite laminates. NPL Report. CMMT(A)251

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2000) Fatigue testing of composite laminates. NPL Report. CMMT(A)252

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2000) Environmental and fatigur testing of fibre bundles and impregnated strands. NPL Report. CMMT(MN)63

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Mulligan, D R (2000) Environmental degradation of undirectional composites. NPL Report. CMMT(A)250

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (2000) Cyclic fatigue of continuous unidirectional polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. CMMT(A)249

Broughton, W R; Hinopoulos, G (1999) Evaluation of the single-lap joint using finite element analysis. NPL Report. CMMT(A)206

Broughton, W R (1999) Project PAJ3 - Combined cyclic loading and hostile environments 1996-1999. Report no 19. Project PAJ3: final report. NPL Report. CMMT(A)237

Broughton, W R (1999) Test methods for assessing durability performance of adhesive joints. NPL Report. CMMT(A)208

Twine, T J*; Broughton, W R (1999) The use of statistical methods for evaluating durability of adhesively bonded joints. NPL Report. CMMT(A)203

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D; Hinopoulos, G (1999) Creep testing of adhesive joints T-peel test. NPL Report. CMMT(A)193

Broughton, W R (1999) Creep testing of adhesive joints analysis of creep rupture data. NPL Report. CMMT(A)195

Gower, M R L; Broughton, W R (1999) Fractographic analysis of adhesive joints. NPL Report. CMMT(A)205

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D (1999) Cyclic fatigue testing of adhesive joints : environmental effects. NPL Report. CMMT(A)192

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D; Hinopoulos, G (1999) Cyclic fatigue testing of adhesive joints: test method assessment. NPL Report. CMMT(A)191

Hinopoulos, G; Broughton, W R (1999) Evaluation of the T-peel joint using the finite element method. NPL Report. CMMT(A)207

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J (1999) Cyclic fatigue of continuous unidirectional polymer matrix composites: an interim report. NPL Report. CMMT(A)186

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D (1999) Environmental degradation of adhesive joints: accelerated testing. NPL Report. CMMT(A)197

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D; Hinopoulos, G (1999) Environmental degradation of adhesive joints: single-lap joint geometry. NPL Report. CMMT(A)196

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Maudgal, S (1999) Environmental degradation of unidirectional polmer matrix composites: an interim report. NPL Report. CMMT(A)187

Hinopoulos, G; Broughton, W R (1999) An improved modelling approach to moisture absorption in adhesive joints using the finite element method. NPL Report. CMMT(A)204

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Sims, G D (1999) Validation of procedures for ultrasonic C-scan inspection of PMCs: UK round-robin. NPL Report. CMMT(A)179

Broughton, W R; McCartney, L N (1998) Predictive models for assessing long-term performance of polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. CMMT(A)95

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Maudgal, A; Sims, G D (1998) Review of test methods and standards for assessing long-term performance of polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. CMMT(A)94

Olusanya, A; Tully, K; Mera, R; Broughton, W R (1998) A comparison of commercial design of experimental software programs for the analysis of durability data. NPL Report. CMMT(A)98A

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D (1997) Project PAJ3 combined cyclic loading and hostile environments 1996-1999. Report No. 1, Review of durability test methods and standards for assessing long term performance of adhesive joints. NPL Report. CMMT(A)61

Broughton, W R; Mera, R D (1997) Project PAJ3 combined cyclic loading and hostile environments 1996-1999. Report No.2: review of life prediction methodology and adhesive joint design and analysis software. NPL Report. CMMT(A)62

Broughton, W R; Sims, G D (1994) An overview of through-thickness test methods for polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. DMM(A)148

Article

Broughton, W R; Koukoulas, T; Woolliams, P D (2016) Assessment of nanoparticle loading and dispersion in polymeric materials using oscillatory photon correlation spectroscopy. Polym. Test., 49. pp. 107-114.

Crocker, L E; Duncan, B C; Broughton, W R (2016) Assessment of test methods for a cryogenic liquid containment system. Int. J. Adhes. Adhes., 70. pp. 126-136.

Koukoulas, T; Broughton, W R; Woolliams, P D (2015) Assessment of nanoparticle loading and dispersion in polymeric materials using optical wavefront correlation. Polym. Test., 44. pp. 57-65.

Broughton, W R; Koukoulas, T; Woolliams, P D; Williams, J*; Rahatekar, S S* (2013) Assessment of nanoparticle loading and dispersion in polymeric materials using optical coherence tomography. Polym. Test., 32 (7). pp. 1290-1298.

Young, T J; Crocker, L E; Broughton, W R; Ogin, S L*; Smith, P A* (2013) Observations on interphase characterisation in polymer composites by nano-scale indentation using AFM and FEA. Compos. A, Appl. Sci. Manuf., 50. pp. 39-43.

Williams, J*; Broughton, W R; Koukoulas, T; Rahatekar, S S* (2013) Plasma treatment as a method for functionalising and improving dispersion of carbon nanotubes in epoxy resins. J. Mater. Sci., 48 (3). pp. 1005-1013.

Young, T J; Monclus, M A; Broughton, W R; Ogin, S L*; Smith, P A* (2012) Observations on interphase characterisation in polymer composites by nanoscale indentation and use of AFM cantilever torsion to identify measurement artefacts. Plast. Rubber Compos., 41 (6). pp. 240-246.

Koukoulas, T; Broughton, W R; Williams, J*; Rahatekar, S* (2012) Optical characterisation of polymeric nanocomposites using tomographic, spectroscopic and Fraunhofer wavefront assessment. Proc. SPIE - Int. Soc. Opt. Eng., 8550. 855039

Utracki, L A; Broughton, W R; Gonzalez-Rojano, N*; de Carvalho, L H*; Achete, C A* (2011) Clays for polymeric nanocomposites. Polym. Eng. Sci., 51 (3). pp. 559-572.

Koukoulas, T; Broughton, W R; Tedaldi, M; Theobald, P D (2011) Novel non-contact optical characterisation methods of polymeric nanocomposite structures based on their particle loading and dispersion profile. Proc. SPIE - Int. Soc. Opt. Eng., 8082. 808220

Broughton, W R; Koukoulas, T (2011) Seeing is believing - optical techniques for measuring nanoparticle content and dispersion in polymeric matrices. Mater. World, 19 (5). pp. 20-21.

Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Pilkington, G D; Shaw, R M (2011) An experimental assessment of open-hole tension-tension fatigue behaviour of a GFRP laminate. Compos. A, Appl. Sci. Manuf., 42 (10). pp. 1310-1320.

Roberts, S J*; McCartney, L N; Broughton, W R (2011) A novel method of determining residual stress distributions in plates using the incremental slitting technique. J. Strain Anal. Eng. Design, 46 (4). pp. 280-297.

Young, T J; Monclus, M A; Burnett, T L; Broughton, W R; Ogin, S L*; Smith, P A* (2011) The use of the PeakForce quantitative nanomechanical mapping AFM-based method for high-resolution Young's modulus measurement of polymers. Meas. Sci. Technol., 22 (12). 125703

Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Pilkington, G D; Shaw, R M (2010) Assessment of quasi-static and fatigue loaded notched GRP laminates using digital image correlation. Appl. Mechan. Mater., 24-25. pp. 407-412.

Koukoulas, T; Broughton, W R; Theobald, P D; Tedaldi, M (2010) Characterization of solid complex multiphase systems based on oscillatory photon correlation spectroscopy. Opt. Lett., 35 (22). pp. 3754-3756.

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M J; Pilkington, G D (2010) Influence of coupling agents on material behaviour of glass flake reinforced polypropylene. Compos. A, Appl. Sci. Manuf., 41 (4). pp. 506-514.

Dean, G D; Broughton, W R (2008) A model for non-linear creep in polypropylene. Polym. Test., 26. pp. 1068-1081.

Lodeiro, M*; Broughton, W R; Sims, G D (1999) Understanding the limitations of through-thickness test methods. Plast. Rubber Compos., 28 (9). pp. 416-424.

Conference or Workshop Item

Broughton, W R (1997) A critical evaluation of through-thickness test methods. In: Proc. ICCM-II, July 1997, Australia.

Broughton, W R; Lodeiro, M; Sims, G D (1996) Experimental validation of shear test methods for through-thickness properties. In: ECCM-7 7th European Conference on Composite Materials, 14-16 May 1996, London, UK.

Broughton, W R; Nimmo, W; Sims, G D (1995) Flexural failure of composite beam structures. In: Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. Deformation and fracture of composites, March 1995, University of Surrey.

Broughton, W R; Nimmo, W; Sims, G D (1994) Plate twist and V-notched beam - complementary test methods for shear properties. In: ECCM-CTS - 2nd European Conference on Composite Testing and Standardisation, September 1994, Hamburg, Germany.

Book Chapter/Section

Broughton, W R (2012) Testing the mechanical, thermal and chemical properties of adhesives for marine environments. In: Adhesives in Marine Engineering. Woodhead Publishing Ltd, pp. 99-154. ISBN 9781845694524

Broughton, W R (2010) Improving bonding in hostile chemical environments. In: Advances in Structural Adhesive Bonding. Woodhead Publishing Ltd. ISBN 9781845694357

Broughton, W R; Sims, G D (2009) Testing and evaluation of polymer composites. In: ICE Manual of Construction Materials. UNSPECIFIED, pp. 633-640. ISBN 9780727735973

Sims, G D; Broughton, W R (2000) Glass fiber reinforced plastics - properties. In: Comprehensive Composite Materials. Elsevier, pp. 151-197.