Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Biographical Details:

B.Eng. Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Limerick awarded in 1994. M.Sc. Aerospace Structures and Materials awarded from the University of Limerick in 1995. Worked as a Technical Trainer in Ericsson Systems Expertise from 1995-1996. Worked as a Mechanical Engineer in Dublin Bus from 1996-1997. Appointed as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Dublin City University in 1997. Awarded a Ph.D. in Non Linear Finite Element Analysis from Dublin City University in 2000. Promoted to Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Dublin City University in 2006.

Research Interests:

1) Design and analysis of orthopaedic and cardiovascular medical devices. 2) Computational modelling of the in-service behavior of implantable medical devices. 3) Medical applications of magnesium based alloys. 4) Design of bio-absorbale medical devices and implants. 5) Computational modelling of complex metal forming operations.

Selected Peer Reviewed Journals

• D. Comiskey , B. Mac Donald , WT McCartney, K. Synnott, J. O'Byrne. 2013. Predicting the external formation of callus tissue in oblique bone fractures: Idealised and clinical case studies. Biomechanics And Modeling In Mechanobiology, IN PRESS,
• W. McCartney, A. Liegey, B. Mac Donald, D. Comiskey, E. Galvin. 2013. Carbon Composition Analysis of 12 Selected Stainless Steel Veterinary Orthopaedic Implants: A Preliminary Report. In Press,
• D. Comiskey, B.J. Mac Donald, W.T. McCartney, K. Synott, J. O'Byrne. 2012. Predictive modelling of the external formation of a bone fracture callus. Computer Methods In Biomechanics And Biomedical Engineering, In Press,
• B.J. MacDonald. 2012. Finite Element Simulation of Hydroforming Processes - A Review and Future Directions. Journal Of The Japan Society For Technology Of Plasticity, 53, 615
• Y. Okude, S. Sakaki, S. Yoshihara and B.J. Mac Donald. 2012. Increasing the Working Limit of Extruded Aluminum Tubes During Draw Bending by Introducing a Wiper Die, Materials Transactions. Vol. 53, 5, pp875-878.
• W. McCartney, B. MacDonald, D. Comiskey, D & I. Robertson. 2010. Pantarsal Arthrodesis Using a Plantar Plate: Finite Element Analysis of Plate Position and Preliminary Results of Four Cases. The International Journal Of Applied Research In Veterinary Medicine, 8, 1, pp65-72.
• Damien Comiskey, Dr Bryan J MacDonald, W.T. McCartney, Keith Synott. 2010. The role of interfragmentary strain on the rate of bone healing - A new interpretation and mathematical model. Journal Of Biomechanics, 43, 14, pp2830-2834.
• W.T. McCartney, D. Comiskey and B. Mac Donald. 2007. Use of Transilial Pinning for the Treatment of Sacroiliac Separation of 25 Dogs and Finite Element Analysis of Repair Method. Veterinary And Comparative Orthopaedics And Traumatology, 20, 1, pp38-42.
• A.C. Girard, Y.J. Grenier and B.J. Mac Donald. 2006. Numerical simulation of axisymmetric tube bulging using a urethane rod. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 172, 3, pp346-355.
• W.T. McCartney and B.J. Mac Donald. 2006. Incidence of Non-Union in Long Bone Fractures in 233 Cats. The International Journal Of Applied Research In Veterinary Medicine, 4, 3, pp209-212.
• P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald. 2005. Experimental Study and Finite Element Analysis of Simple `T¿ and `X¿ branch tube Hydroforming Processes. International Journal Of Mechanical Sciences, 47, 10, pp1498-1518.
• R. Padmanabhan, Nuri M. Zarroug, B.J. MacDonald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2005. A novel adaptive control system for a custom-built tension-torsion machine, Advances in Engineering Software,. Advances In Engineering Software, 36, 3, pp137-146.
• R. Padmanabhan, B.J. MacDonald and M. S. J. Hashmi. 2004. Mechanical behaviour of SiC reinforced aluminium thin walled tube under combined axial and torsional loading. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 155-156,, pp1760-1763.
• R. Padmanabhan, B.J. MacDonald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2004. Elastic¿plastic behaviour of an AlSiC MMC rod under combined tension and torsion loading. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 155-156,, pp1756-1759.
• R. Padmanabhan, B.J. MacDonald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2004. Elastic¿plastic behaviour of an AlSiC MMC rod under combined tension and torsion loading. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 155-156,, pp1756-1759.
• S.N. David Chua, B.J. MacDonald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2004. Finite element simulation of slotted tube (stent) with the presence of plaque and artery by balloon expansion. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 155-156,, pp1772-1779.
• S.N. David Chua, B.J. MacDonald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2004. Effects of varying slotted tube (stent) geometry on its expansion behaviour using finite element method. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 155-156,, pp1764-1771.
• A. Rashid, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2004. Evaluation of the aesthetics of products and integration of the findings in a proposed intelligent design system. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 153-154,, pp380-385.
• P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald. 2004. Determination of the Optimal Load Path for Tube Hydroforming Processes Using a Fuzzy Load Control Algorithm & Finite Element Analysis. Finite Elements In Analysis And Design, 41,, pp173-194.
• S. Baudin, P. Ray, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2004. Development Of A Novel Method Of Tube Bending Using Finite Element Simulation. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 153-154,, pp128-133.
• S. Yoshihara, B. Mac Donald, H. Nishimura, H. Yamamoto and K. Manabe. 2004. Optimisation of Magnesium Alloy Stamping with Local Heating and Cooling Using the Finite Element Method. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 153-154,, pp319-322.
• S. Yoshihara, B. Mac Donald, T. Hasegawa, M. Kawahara and H. Yamamoto. 2004. Design Improvement of Spin Forming of Magnesium Alloy Tubes Using Finite Element Analysis. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 153-154,, pp816-820.
• H.F. El'Sheikh, B.J. MacDonald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2003. Finite element simulation of the hip joint during stumbling: a comparison between static and dynamic loading. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 143-144,, pp249-255.
• N.M. Zarroug, R. Padmanabhan, B.J. MacDonald, P. Young and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2003. Mild steel (En8) rod tests under combined tension¿torsion loading. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 143-144,, pp807-813.
• S.N. David Chua, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2003. Finite element simulation of stent and balloon interaction. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 143-144,, pp591-597.
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2002. Analysis of Die Behaviour During Bulge Forming Operations Using the Finite Element Method. Finite Elements In Analysis And Design, 39,, pp137-151.
• B.J. Mac Donald. 2002. A Computational and Experimental Analysis of High Energy Impact to Sheet Metal Aircraft Structures. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 124,, pp92-98.
• H.F. A'Shiekh, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2002. Material Selection in the Design of the Femoral Component of Cemented Total Hip Replacement. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 122,, pp309-317.
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2002. Near Net Shape Manufacture Of Engineering Components using Bulge Forming Processes : A Review. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 102,, pp341-347.
• S.N.D. Chua, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2002. Finite-element Simulation of Stent Expansion. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 102,, pp335-340.
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2001. Three Dimensional Finite Element Simulation of Bulge Forming Using a Solid Bulging Medium. Finite Elements In Analysis And Design, 37,, pp107-116.
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi. 2000. Finite Element Simulation of Bulge Forming of a Cross Joint from a Tubular Blank. Journal Of Materials Processing Technology, 103,, pp333-342.

Selected Books

• Dr Bryan J MacDonald. Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements - 2nd Edition, Glasnevin Publishing, 2011.
• Dr Bryan J MacDonald. Practical Stress Analysis with Finite Elements, Glasnevin Publishing, 2007.

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• Y. Okude, S. Sakaki, S. Yoshihara and B.J. Mac Donald, High precision draw bending of asymmetric channel sections with restriction dies and axial tension, The 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering - ICME2011, 28-NOV-11 - 30-NOV-11, Venice, Italy, 2516 - 2521
• S. Onoda, S. Yoshihara, B.J. Mac Donald and Y. Okude, Classification of buckling behaviour in uniaxial compression using A5052-O sheet, The 11th International Conference on Manufacturing Engineering - ICME2011, 28-NOV-11 - 30-NOV-11, Venice, Italy, 2128 - 2133
• Y. Okude, S. Sakaki, S. Yoshihara and B.J. Mac Donald, Increasing the Working Limit of Extruded Aluminium Tubes During Draw Bending by Introducing a Wiper Die, 5th International Conference on Tube Hydroforming - Tubehydro 2011, 01-JUL-11 - 07-JUL-11, Hokkaido, Japan
• T. Horiuchi, S. Yoshihara, K. Manabe, and B.J. Mac Donald, Prediction of Flaring Limit of Welded Steel Tube using Finite Element Analysis, 5th International Conference on Tube Hydroforming - Tubehydro 2011, 01-JUL-11 - 07-JUL-11, Hokkaido, Japan, 233 - 236
• S. Yoshihara, A. Takahashi, M. Saito, B.J. Mac Donald, K. Manabe, Development Of a Fuzzy Inference System With Learning Algorithm For Determining Press-Forming Conditions, In: Yong Huang & Kevin Chou ed.ASME 2010 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, 12-OCT-10 - 15-OCT-10, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, 1 - 6
• E. Galvin, C. Cummins, J. Coleman, D. Mathews, A. Colombo, C. Lally, B.J. Mac Donald, The Manufacture and Analysis of a Bioabsorbable Magnesium Alloy Cardiovascular Stent', Proceedings of the 26th International Manufacturing Conference, 01-SEP-09 - 03-SEP-09, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
• E. Galvin & B.J. Mac Donald,, 'Explicit & Implicit Finite Element Analysis of a Bioabsorbable Magnesium Alloy Cardiovascular Stent', Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society Spring Conference, 01-APR-09 - 02-APR-09, Northern Ireland
• E. Galvin & B.J. Mac Donald, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of a Bioabsorbable Magnesium Alloy Cardiovascular Stent', Bioengineering In Ireland 15 Conference, 05-JAN-09 - 06-JAN-09, Limerick, Ireland
• E. Galvin & B.J. Mac Donald, Finite Element Simulation of the Deployment of a Magnesium Alloy Cardiovascular Stent, Proceedings of the 25th International Manufacturing Conference, 01-SEP-08 - 03-SEP-08, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
• S. Yoshihara, A. Takahashi, M. Saito, K. Manabe and B.J. Mac Donald, Development of Inference System for Determining Press Forming Conditions for Magnesium Alloy Sheets, Proceedings of the 25th International Manufacturing Conference - IMC'08, 01-SEP-08 - 03-SEP-08, Dublin, Ireland, 31 - 34
• D. Comiskey, B.J. Mac Donald, W.T. McCartney, K. Synott, Finite Element Modelling of the Load Sharing Mechanics of a Healing Boone Fracture Callus and the Supporting Implant: A Pre-operative Planning Tool, Proc. Northern Ireland Biomedical Engineering Society Sping Meeting, 02-APR-08 - 02-APR-08, University of Ulster
• D. Hunt, B.J. Mac Donald, S. Yoshihara, K. Manabe, Analysis of Fromability of Magnesium Alloy Sheets Using the Finite Element Method, International Manufacturing Conference - IMC'07, 29-AUG-07 - 31-AUG-07, Waterford, Ireland
• E. Galvin, R. Shorthall and B.J. Mac Donald, An Experimental and Numerical Investigation into a Deep Drawing Process, In: J. Phealan ed.International Manufacturing Conference- IMC'07, 29-AUG-07 - 31-AUG-07, Waterford, Ireland
• D. Comiskey, W.T. McCartney and B.J. Mac Donald, Numerical Modeling and Analysis of Orthopaedic Screw Pull-out, European Society of Biomechanics Workshop, 26-AUG-07 - 28-AUG-07, Dublin, Ireland
• R. Campbell, D. Comiskey, B.J. Mac Donald and W.T. McCartney, Finite Element Simulation of Bone Fracture Callus Development During Flexible Fracture Fixation, European Society of Biomechanics Workshop, 26-AUG-07 - 28-AUG-07, Dublin, Ireland
• D. Comiskey, W.T. McCartney and B.J. Mac Donald, Prediction of Interfragmentary Strain in Long-Bone Plate fixated Fractures, European Society of Biomechanics Workshop, 26-AUG-07 - 28-AUG-07, Dublin, Ireland
• W.T. McCartney, D. Comiskey and B.J. Mac Donald, Fracture Fixation Choice for Distal Humerus and Sacroiliac Separation: A Clinical and Retrospective Finite Element Study, European Society of Biomechanics Workshop, 26-AUG-07 - 28-AUG-07, Dublin, Ireland
• D. Hunt and B.J. Mac Donald, Formability Analysis of Magnesium Alloy Sheet Bulging Using FE Simulation, In: J.M.A. Cesar de Sa and A.D. Santos ed.Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes (NUMIFORM), 17-JUN-07 - 21-JUN-07, Porto, Portugal
• S. Yoshihara, P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald, Optimisation of the Manufacture of a Light Weight Magnesium Alloy Pressure Vessel via Spin Forming using FE Simulation and Fuzzy Control, In: Dr. Gang Liu ed.Tubehydro'07 - International Conference on Tube Hydroforming, 04-JUN-07 - 05-JUN-07, Harbin, China, 158 - 167
• P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald, Generation of Optimal Load Paths in Tube Hydroforming Processes via FEA and an Integrated Fuzzy Logic Load Control Algorithm, In: Dr. Gang Liu ed.Tubehydro'07 - International Conference on Tube Hydroforming, 04-JUN-07 - 05-JUN-07, Harbin, China, 72 - 78
• B.J. Mac Donald, Development Of Bioabsorbable Magnesium Alloy Cardiovascular Implants Using Finite Element Simulation, Bioengineering in Ireland (BINI), 26-JAN-07 - 27-JAN-07, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
• D. Comiskey and B.J. Mac Donald, Finite Element and Parametric Analysis of Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Stiffness, Bioengineering in Ireland (BINI), 26-JAN-07 - 27-JAN-07, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
• D. Comiskey, W.T. McCartney and B.J. Mac Donald, Experimental and Finite Element Analysis of the Mechanical Behaviour of Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Devices, AMPT'06, 31-JUL-06 - 04-AUG-06, Las Vegas, USA
• D. Hunt, B.J. Mac Donald. S. Yoshihara, K. Manabe, Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Formability in Bulging of Magnesium Alloy sheets, Proceedings of the International Conference on Advanced in Materials and Processing Technique - AMPT'2006, 01-JUN-06 - 05-JUN-06, , 1 - 6
• W. T. McCartney and B. J. Mac Donald, The incidence of stress raiser fracture of plates used to repair long bone fractures in 874 dogs, 22nd International Manufacturing Conference, 31-AUG-05 - 02-SEP-05, Dublin, Ireland, 667 - 672
• D. Comiskey, W.T. McCartney and B.J. Mac Donald, Finite Element Modelling of In Service Behaviour of Orthopaedic Fracture Fixation Devices, 22nd International Manufacturing Conference, 31-AUG-05 - 02-SEP-05, Dublin, Ireland, 791 - 797
• B.J. Mac Donald, An Interactive Mentoring Tool to Aid Teaching of Computer Based Finite Element Methods to Engineering Students, In: J. Vickery ed.22nd International Manufacturing Conference, 31-AUG-05 - 02-SEP-05, Dublin, Ireland, 673 - 680
• P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald, Optimisation of Tube Hydroforming Using Fuzzy Logic and Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis, 22nd International Manufacturing Conference, 31-AUG-05 - 02-SEP-05, Dublin, Ireland, 781 - 789
• S. Yoshihara and B.J. Mac Donald, Recent Advances In Development of Innovative Metal Forming Processes Using Magnesium Based Alloys, 22nd International Manufacturing Conference, 31-AUG-05 - 02-SEP-05, Dublin, Ireland, 451 - 458
• P. Kennedy and B.J. Mac Donald, Evaluation of Different Modelling Strategies for Modelling Impact to Riveted Joints in Aircraft Structures, 22nd International Manufacturing Conference, 31-AUG-05 - 02-SEP-05, Dublin, Ireland, 657 - 665
• S. Yoshihara, P. Ray, B.J. MacDonald, H. Koyama and M. Kawahara, FE simulation of spin forming process based on fuzzy intelligent method, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Conference 2004, 13-NOV-04 - 19-NOV-04, California, USA
• W.T. McCartney, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Verification of a New Fracture Fixation System for Use in Veterinary Fractures, European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 10-SEP-04 - 12-OCT-04, Munich, Germany
• P. Kennedy and B.J. Mac Donald, Finite Element Modelling of High Energy Impact to Sheet Metal Aircraft Structures, Irish Society for Scientific and Engineering Computation (ISSEC) Annual Symposium, 01-AUG-04 - 02-AUG-04, Limerick, Ireland
• S. Yoshihara, B. J. MacDonald, T. Hasegawa, H. Yamamoto and M. Kawahara, Investigation Of Use Of Light Materials In A Pressure Vessel For Vehicle Fuel Systems Based On FEM Simulation, International Conference On Vehicle Alternative Fuel Systems & Enviromental Protection - VAFSEP 2004, 06-JUL-04 - 06-JUL-04, Dublin, Ireland
• S. Yoshihara, P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald, Development of Low Weight Vehicle Structures Using Mg Alloys and Near Net Shape Manufacture, International Conference On Vehicle Alternative Fuel Systems & Enviromental Protection - VAFSEP 2004, 06-JUL-04 - 09-JUL-04, Dublin, Ireland
• S. Yoshihara, P. Ray, B.J. Mac Donald, H. Koyama and M. Kawahara, H. Koyama and M. Kawahara, FEM Optimisation of Spin Forming Using a Fuzzy Control Algorithm, Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes � NUMIFORM 2004, 13-JUN-04 - 17-JUN-04, Ohio, USA
• P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald, Intelligent Optimisation of Tube Hydroforming Processes Using Finite Element Analysis, Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes � NUMIFORM 2004, 13-JUN-04 - 17-JUN-04, Ohio, USA
• W.T. McCartney, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Verification of a New Fracture Fixation System for Use in Veterinary Fractures, European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 01-MAY-04 - 01-MAY-04, Munich, Germany, 252 -
• S. Yoshihara, B.J. Mac Donald, C. Koizumi, H. Yamamoto, H. Nishimura, FE Analysis of Square Cup Stamping Using a Local Heating and Cooling Technique, ESAFORM 2004 : European Scientific Association for material forming, 28-APR-04 - 30-APR-04, Trondheim, Norway
• S. Yoshihara, B. Mac Donald, C. Koizumi，H. Nishimura，H. Yamamoto, Optimal Design of Square Cup Deep Drawing of Magnesium Alloy Using FE Simulation, European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes - EUROMAT 2003, 01-SEP-03 - 05-SEP-03, Lausanne, Switzerland
• W.T. McCartney, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, A Comparative Evaluation Of Different Implants For Human Fracture Repair Using Artificial Femurs And A Novel Method Of Sample Fixation, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 27 - 30
• R. Padmanabhan, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Determination of Critical Elastoplastic Load For and ALSiC MMC Rod Under Combined Tension and Torsion Loading, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 1505 - 1508
• W.T. McCartney, R. Padmanabhan, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Compilation Of The Mechanical Signalement Of A New Parallel Rod System For Fracture Repair, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 47 - 50
• W.T. McCartney, O. Comiskey, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Optimisation Of An Orthopaedic Clamping Device Using 3-D Finite Element Analysis, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 43 - 46
• S. Grange, E. Leavy, C. O�Cleirigh and B.J. Mac Donald, Analysis Of High Energy Impact To Simple Sheet Metal Aircraft Structures, AMPT 2003, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin, Ireland
• P. Ray and B.J. Mac Donald, An Overview Of Finite Element Simulation Of Hydroforming Processes, AMPT 2003, International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin, Ireland
• W.T. McCartney, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Analysis Of A New Implant For Use In Veterinary Fractures Using A Different Bone Sampling Technique, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 51 - 56
• D. Chua, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Finite Element Simulation of Slotted Tube (Stent) with the Presence of Plaque and Artery by Balloon Expansion, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 39 - 42
• R. Padmanabhan, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Mechanical Behaviour of SiC Reinforced Aluminium Thin Walled Tube Under Combined Axial and Torsional Loading, AMPT 2003: International Conference on Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies, 08-JUL-03 - 11-JUL-03, Dublin Ireland, 1509 - 1512
• S.N.D. Chua, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Quasi-Static Analysis of Slotted Tube (Stent) Expansion, 6th Biannual Conference in Engineering System Design and Analysis, 01-JUN-02 - 01-JUN-02, Istanbul, Turkey
• B.J. Mac Donald, Three Dimensional Finite Element Simulation of Asymmetric Bulge Forming Operations, 7th International Conference on Numerical Methods in Industrial Forming Processes, 18-JUN-01 - 20-JUN-01, Toyohashi, Japan
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Finite Element Simulation of Axisymmetric Bulge Forming : Effects of the Process on the Die, European Congress on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences and Engineering - ECCOMAS'2000, 11-SEP-00 - 14-SEP-00, Barcelona, Spain
• H.K. McGrath and B.J. Mac Donald, Changes in Manufacturing Technology: The Effects on Industrial Space in Ireland, 17th Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee - IMC'17, 23-AUG-00 - 25-AUG-00, Galway, Ireland
• S.N. David Chua, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Finite Element Simulation of Stent Expansion, 17th Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee - IMC'17, 23-AUG-00 - 25-AUG-00, Galway, Ireland
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Near Net Shape Manufacture Of Engineering Components Using Bulge Forming Processes : A Review, 17th Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee - IMC'17, 23-AUG-00 - 25-AUG-00, Galway, Ireland
• H.F. A'Shiekh, B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashmi, Material Selection in the Design of the Femoral Component of Cemented Total Hip Replacement, 17th Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee - IMC'17, 23-AUG-00 - 25-AUG-00, Galway, Ireland
• B.J. Mac Donald and M.S.J. Hashsmi, Finite Element Simulation of Bulge Forming of Bimetallic Tubes, International Conference on Manufacturing - ICM'2000, 24-FEB-00 - 26-FEB-00, Dhaka, Bangladesh