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μ-VIS workshop on XCT imaging for geomaterials

13-14 September 2022

Contemporary X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) can facilitate extremely detailed, non-destructive 3D and 4D (time-resolved) imaging of the internal structure of geomaterials. The recent establishment of UK’s National Research Facility for Laboratory X-ray Computed Tomography (NXCT, nxct.ac.uk) provides opportunities for XCT interrogation of geomaterials and structures across an exceptional spectrum of sample length-scales, spatial and temporal resolutions. To build the essential skill-base to apply XCT as a research tool within the Geomechanics, Geotechnics and Geoscience communities, the µ-VIS X-ray Imaging Centre at Southampton, will be imparting a two-day hybrid training event. This will focus on challenges relevant to these disciplines, considering the complete workflow for XCT imaging, from motivating domain problem to analysed, publishable results.

The two days cover a variety of complimentary activities: the first focuses on researcher training, with a morning of theory/background and hands-on lab activities, followed by an afternoon of 1-to-1 consultation/user support with µ-VIS scientists on specific XCT interests and requirements, including support for developing NXCT beamtime applications.

The second day takes a community perspective, including an international plenary talk by Dr Alessandro Tengattini from the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), and a keynote presentation by Dr Sharif I. Ahmed from Diamond Light Source (DLS) showcasing complimentary synchrotron capabilities.

A series of early career researcher (ECR) lightning talks will also take place. The workshop will close with a ‘town hall’ discussion on the current and future needs regarding XCT for the UK Geomechanics, Geotechnics and Geoscience communities, including opportunities for cross-facility synergies (e.g., UKCRIC, STFC). This UKCRIC- and NXCT-supported workshop will be open to Geomechanics/Geotechnics/Geoscience researchers and engineers with or without previous experience of XCT.

You’ll learn to apply XCT as a research tool within Geomechanics, Geotechnics and Geoscience, including:

  • XCT basics & data handling
  • Global analysis: solid/pore volume fractions
  • Local analysis: particle/pore morphometry
  • Bulk density calibration

There will be practical overviews on:

  • Machine Learning for XCT data processing
  • Time-resolved (4D) imaging and digital volume correlation (DVC)
  • Image-based modelling

 

Workshop fee: £80

Limited to 20 on-site and 20 online attendees.

For further details and to register, please contact: muvis-info@soton.ac.uk