Broughton, W R; Gower, M R L (2023) Preparation and testing of adhesive joints. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 47 (Issue 2)
Salmeron Perez, N; Shaw, R M; Gower, M R L (2022) Mechanical testing of fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites at cryogenic temperatures (-165 °C). NPL Report. MAT 112
Salmeron Perez, N; Shaw, R M; Gower, M R L (2022) Mechanical testing of fibre-reinforced polymer matrix composites at cryogenic temperatures Requirements for mechanical test capability at -269°C (4 K). NPL Report. MAT 102
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M; Wright, L; Urquhart, J; Hughes, J; Gnaniah, S; Morrell, R; Garstka, T* (2016) Determination of ply level residual stresses in a laminated carbon fibre-reinforced epoxy composite using constant, linear and quadratic variations of the incremental slitting method. Compos. A, Appl. Sci. Manuf., 90. pp. 441-450.
Robinson, D W*; Wright, J*; Gupta, S*; Mottram, T*; Armitage, P*; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Gelat, P N; Schwarz, C* (2016) A novel non-linear elastic wave acoustic spectroscopy (NEWS) non-destructive inspection (NDI) method for aeronautic and spacecraft materials and components. CEAS Space J., 8 (1). pp. 35-45.
Lodeiro, M J; Young, T; Gower, M R L (2013) Feasibility of moisture and humidity determination using optical fibre sensing in polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. MN 11
Young, T J; Lodeiro, M J; Gower, M R L; Sassi, M B (2013) Systematic approach for the calibration of humidity sensitive polyimide recoated fibre Bragg gratings for measuring humidity and temperature and the application for measuring moisture absorption in polymers. Meas. Sci. Technol., 24 (8). 085101
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
Sanderson, A R*; Ogin, S L*; Crocombe, A D*; Gower, M R L; Lee, R J* (2012) Use of surface-mounted chirped fibre Bragg grating sensor to monitor delamination growth in a double-cantilever beam test. Comp. Sci. Technol., 72 (10). pp. 1121-1126.
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M (2011) Development of test methods for measuring thick section tensile and compression properties of polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. MN 6
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.
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.
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
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M (2009) Towards a planar cruciform specimen for biaxial characterisation of polymer matrix composites (PMCs). NPL Report. MN 9
Gower, M R L (2009) Project ACLAIM (Advanced Composite Life Assessment and Integrity Management): measurement of Mode I and II fracture toughness for mixed material systems used in ACLAIM case studies. NPL Report. MAT 19
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
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M; Sims, G D (2007) The assessment of damage tolerance under long-term loading. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 101
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M; Sims, G D (2007) Assessment of a compression-after-impact (CAI) test method for fatigue loading. NPL Report. DEPC-MN 048
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M; Sims, G D (2005) Evaluation of the repeatability under static loading of a compression-after-impact test method proposed for ISO standardisation. NPL Report. DEPC-MN 036
Gower, M R L; Shaw, R M; Klimaytys, G M (2005) Development of an integrated multi-axis loading and strain mapping facility. NPL Report. DEPC-MN 032
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D; Lee, R*; Frost, S*; Stone, M*; Wall, M* (2005) Assessment and criticality of defects and damage in materials systems. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 78
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D (2005) Characterisation of defects in composites materials systems. NPL Report. MATC(A)158
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
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D (2003) Material data requirements and recommended test methods for the predictive modelling of defect criticality in composite material systems. NPL Report. MATC(A)147
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D (2003) Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - qualification of composite materials. Measurement Good Practice Guide. 64
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D (2003) Towards a Standard Qualification Plan (SQP) for composite materials - current status of material property databases. NPL Report. MATC(A)115
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
McCormick, N J; Gower, M R L; McCartney, L N (2002) An Internet accessible system for simulating damage in composite laminates during bending deformation. NPL Report. MATC(A)96
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D (2002) Towards a Standard Qualification plan (SQP) for composite materials - initial draft. NPL Report. MATC(A)84
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; Gower, M R L; Lodeiro, M J; Shaw, R M (2001) Through-thickness testing of polymer matrix composites. NPL Report. MATC(MN)06
Gower, M R L; Broughton, W R (1999) Fractographic analysis of adhesive joints. NPL Report. CMMT(A)205
Gower, M R L; Sims, G D (1999) Determining the skin-to-core bond strength of sandwich constructions. NPL Report. CMMT(MN)044