Areas of expertise
- Composites
- Computing, Simulation & Modelling
- Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
- Lightweighting & Crashworthiness
- Structures and Materials
- Vehicle Engineering & Mobility
Background
Dr Grasso graduated in Mechanical Engineering from the University Federico II (Naples) where he also completed a PhD in Engineering of Materials and Structures. His research focusses on the implementation of numerical startegy to predict damage mechanisms in metallic and composite structures.
Dr Grasso has been involved in several research projects funded by EU, Innovate UK, EPSRC, DSTL and Italian Ministries and he has been doing consultancy with several companies in areas related to structural analysis and lightweighting.
Current activities
Dr Marzio Grasso is specialised in structural optimisation and his teaching focusses mainly on structural analysis of metallic and composite structures. Dr Grasso's research interests are in strength of materials under static and dynamic loading, fatigue and fracture mechanics, crashworthiness, full-scale testing and material characterization.
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Russo S, Grasso M, Huang J, Pramana SS, Gucci F, .... (2024). Electrophoretic deposition of LiFePO4 and carbon black: a numerical study to explore longitudinal trends using Taguchi design. Materials & Design, 247
- Grasso M, Bai Y, Brighton J, Carless O & St Leger-Harris C. (2023). Numerical simulation of plasticity in double lap metallic bolted joints. Mechanics Based Design of Structures and Machines, 52(4)
- Gucci F, Grasso M, Shaw C, Leighton G & Marchante Rodriguez V. (2023). PEO-based polymer blend electrolyte for composite structural battery. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 62(8)
- Ramji A, Grasso M, Chase J, Maqbool H, Krypciak M, .... (2023). Implementation of a finite element modelling strategy for the prediction of aircraft tyre response. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part G: Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 237(12)
- Gucci F, Grasso M, Russo S, Leighton GJT, Shaw C, .... (2023). Electrical and mechanical characterisation of poly(ethylene)oxide-polysulfone blend for composite structural lithium batteries. Polymers, 15(11)
- Grasso M, Robinson M, Chaffey BC, Mortimer P & Brighton J. (2023). Innovative pultruded composite mast design for railway overhead line structures. Designs, 7(3)
- Xu W, Le Roux de Bretagne O, Grasso M, Harrison MF, Carless O, .... (2023). On a numerical methodology to assess the fatigue life of connecting rods. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, 238(10-11)
- Lin P-S, Le Roux de Bretagne O, Grasso M, Brighton J, StLeger-Harris C, .... (2023). Comparative analysis of various hyperelastic models and element types for finite element analysis. Designs, 7(6)
- Azar M, Grasso M, Rose T, Carless O, St Leger-Harris C, .... (2022). Experimental and numerical investigation of heave damper hydraulic seal for racing car. Engineering Failure Analysis, 140(October)
- Marchante Rodriguez V, Grasso M, Zhao Y, Liu H, Deng K, .... (2022). Surface damage in woven carbon composite panels under orthogonal and inclined high-velocity impacts. Journal of Composites Science, 6(10)
- Grasso M & Xu Y. (2022). Threshold identification and damage characterization of woven gf/cf composites under low-velocity impact. Journal of Composites Science, 6(10)
- Ramji A, Xu Y, Grasso M, Yasaee M & Webb P. (2021). Effect of interfacial fibre orientation and PPS veil density on delamination resistance of 5HS woven CFRP laminates under mode II loading. Composites Science and Technology, 207(May)
- Ramji A, Xu Y, Yasaee M, Grasso M & Webb P. (2021). Influence of veil interleave distribution on the delamination resistance of cross-ply CFRP laminates under low velocity impact. International Journal of Impact Engineering, 157(November)
- Dertinger SC, Gallup N, Tanikella NG, Grasso M, Vahid S, .... (2020). Technical pathways for distributed recycling of polymer composites for distributed manufacturing: Windshield wiper blades. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 157
- Pokorny P, Dlhý P, Poduska J, Fajkoš R, Vojtek T, .... (2020). Influence of heat treatment-induced residual stress on residual fatigue life of railway axles. Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 109
- Ramji A, Xu Y, Yasaee M, Grasso M & Webb P. (2020). Delamination migration in CFRP laminates under mode I loading. Composites Science and Technology, 190
- Azzouz L, Chen Y, Zarrelli M, Pearce JM, Mitchell L, .... (2019). Mechanical properties of 3-D printed truss-like lattice biopolymer non-stochastic structures for sandwich panels with natural fibre composite skins. Composite Structures, 213
- Grasso M, Xu Y, Ramji A, Zhou G, Chrysanthou A, .... (2019). Low-velocity impact behaviour of woven laminate plates with fire retardant resin. Composites Part B: Engineering, 171
- Zhang X, Wang K, Zhou Q, Ding J, Ganguly S, .... (2019). Microstructure and mechanical properties of TOP-TIG-wire and arc additive manufactured super duplex stainless steel (ER2594). Materials Science and Engineering: A, 762
- Zotti A, Zuppolini S, Tábi T, Grasso M, Ren G, .... (2018). Effects of 1D and 2D nanofillers in basalt/poly(lactic acid) composites for additive manufacturing. Composites Part B: Engineering, 153
- Grasso M, Xu Y, Russo R & Rosiello V. (2018). Mixed mode fatigue crack propagation behaviour of aluminium F357 alloy. Engineering Failure Analysis, 90
- Grasso M, De A, Xu Y, Haritos G, Mohin M, .... (2018). Corrigendum to “An Analytical Model for the Identification of the Threshold of Stress Intensity Factor Range for Crack Growth”. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2018(1)
- Grasso M, Azzouz L, Ruiz-Hincapie P, Zarrelli M & Ren G. (2018). Effect of temperature on the mechanical properties of 3D-printed PLA tensile specimens. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 24(8)
- Matsika E, O’Neill C, Grasso M & De Iorio A. (2018). Selection and ranking of the main beam geometry of a freight wagon for lightweighting. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 232(2)
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP, Rossi S, .... (2018). On the ballast–sleeper interaction in the longitudinal and lateral directions. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 232(2)
- Grasso M, De Iorio A, Xu Y, Haritos G, Mohin M, .... (2017). An Analytical Model for the Identification of the Threshold of Stress Intensity Factor Range for Crack Growth. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2017(1)
- De Iorio A, Pucillo GP & Grasso M. (2017). Normalized Curves of the Sleeper-Ballast Lateral Resistance and Isomorphism of Dissimilar Scenarios. International Review on Modelling and Simulations (IREMOS), 10(1)
- Lanzotti A, Grasso M, Staiano G & Martorelli M. (2015). The impact of process parameters on mechanical properties of parts fabricated in PLA with an open-source 3-D printer. Rapid Prototyping Journal, 21(5)
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP & Rosiello V. (2014). Transverse strength of railway tracks: part 2. Test system for ballast resistance in line measurement. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 8(30)
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP, Pinto P, .... (2014). Transverse strength of railway tracks: part 1. Planning and experimental setup. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 8(30)
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP & Chioccola F. (2014). A decomposable freight wagon frame suitable for bimodal transport systems that uses a fast locking mechanism. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, 228(4)
- De Iorio A, Penta F, Pucillo GP, Rosiello V, Lisi S, .... (2014). Transverse strength of railway tracks: part 3. Multiple scenarios test field. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 8(30)
- Grasso M, Penta F, Pinto P & Pucillo GP. (2013). A four-parameters model for fatigue crack growth data analysis. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 7(26)
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F & Pucillo GP. (2013). About the certification of railway rails. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 7(26)
- Grasso M. (2013). About the preliminary design of a self-aligning energy absorber system for railway vehicles. International Journal of Crashworthiness, 18(5)
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F & Pucillo GP. (2012). A three-parameter model for fatigue crack growth data analysis. Frattura ed Integrità Strutturale, 6(21)
- Kotsikos G & Grasso M. (2012). Damage Tolerance of Rail Vehicle Energy Absorbers. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 48
- Robinson M, Carruthers J, O’Neill C, Ingleton S & Grasso M. (2012). Transport of DE-LIGHT: The Design and Prototyping of a Lightweight Crashworthy Rail Vehicle Driver's Cab. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 48
- Kotsikos G & Grasso M. (2012). Assessment of Fatigue Cracks in Rails. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 48
Conference Papers
- Goldoni G, Mantovani S, Grasso M, Strano S, Terzo M, .... (2022). On the Numerical Modelling of Conductive CNT-Polymers: The Electro-mechanical Response
- GENOVESE A, GRASSO M & STRANO S. (2016). A COMPOSITE SANDWICH SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING FOR AN INNOVATIVE RAIL VEHICLE END: DESIGN, COMPUTATUIONAL ANALYSIS AND FABRICATION
- Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP, Rosiello V & Piscopo A. (2015). Structural optimization of a total replacement hip prosthesis
- Grasso M, Gallone A, Genovese A, Macera L, Penta F, .... (2015). Composite material design for rail vehicle innovative lightweight components
- Grasso M, Lenzi L, Genovese A, Macera L, Penta F, .... (2015). Design of composite sandwich shock absorber mounting for an innovative rail vehicle end
- Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP & Rosiello V. (2015). Wear characterization of a coated sintered steel for moulds
- Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP, Ricci F & Rosiello V. (2015). Low velocity impact response of composite panels for aeronautical applications
- Grasso M, Penta F, Pucillo GP & Rosiello V. (2015). About the impact behaviour of railway fastening systems
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Kotsikos G, Penta F & Pucillo GP. (2012). Development of Predictive Models for Fatigue Crack Growth in Rails
- De Iorio A, Grasso M, Penta F & Pucillo GP. (2012). Fatigue Crack Growth Simulation in Railway Axles
- Grasso M, Penta F, Pinto P & Pucillo GP. (2011). Analysis Method of Crack Propagation Data by Genetic Algorithms
- Pucillo GP, Grasso M, Penta F & Pinto P. (2011). On the mechanical characterization of materials by Arcan-type specimens