Mr Ronald Mwesigwa
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Research interests
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Smart, low-carbon composite materials for infrastructure, including sensor-embedded systems for structural health monitoring
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Sustainable fibre-reinforced composites, with emphasis on natural fibres, bio-based and vitrimer resin systems
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Fatigue, durability, and damage mechanics of advanced and sustainable composites under service loading
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Functional and technical textiles for structural, sensing, and construction applications
Projects and supervisions
Research projects
Natural fiber-reinforced composites embedded with optical sensors for next-generation sustainable pedestrian footbridges
Principal Investigator
Description
Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites are gaining popularity over steel and concrete materials in bridge construction due to their lightweight nature, ease of assembly, corrosion resistance, and reduced foundational requirements. Although…Managing organisational unit
School of Civil, Aerospace and Design EngineeringDates
01/09/2024 to 01/01/2028
Publications
Recent publications
29/04/2026Non-woven flax/bio-epoxy composite laminates for pedestrian and cycle bridge decks
Design and modelling of woven flax/bio-epoxy textile composite laminates for bridge decks
FATIGUE PERFORMANCE OF NON-WOVEN FLAX/BIO-EPOXY COMPOSITES FOR SUSTAINABLE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE DECKS
Natural fibre-reinforced composite laminates for future pedestrian bridge decks
From sea sponge to space
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