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Associate Professor Shayne Douglas Gooch

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Department: Mechanical Engineering

Email: shayne.gooch@canterbury.ac.nz

Direct Dial: +64 3 3692392

Office: Civil Mechanical E504

Language: English

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Fields of Research

  • Design methodology
  • Machine design
  • Vibration of linear mechanical systems
  • Strength characteristics for people with tetraplegia

Researcher Summary

Research interests are:
- Design process management and education: Implementing information sharing activities in engineering design teaching between the Universities of Bath and Canterbury; Web-based system for managing engineering design projects is being developed to improve information sharing efficiency between geographically dispersed engineering designers.
- Design for people with impaired arm strength: design studies for people with tetraplegia and other arm strength reducing illnesses; studying people with C5/C6 tetraplegia, pre and post muscle transfer surgery, to determine the effect on their ability to propel a wheelchair (in conjunction with Professor Alastair Rothwell, Jeniffer Dunn and the Canterbury Orthopaedic Services research group).
- Design of flexible vibrating structures: using dimensionless formulae to study the influence of design parameters and increasing size on structural properties; mathematical studies to predict the vibratory response of flexible structures.

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Applied Mechanics; Design; Mechanical

Resources

  • Staff webpage

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Authored Books
  • Hales C. and Gooch S. (2004) Managing Engineering Design. (2nd ed.). London & New York: Springer. 252pp.
Chapters
  • Medland AJ., Hicks BJ. and Gooch SD. (2008) Using Constraints in the Understanding of the Interactions between Products and Humans. In Langdon P; Clarkson J; Robinson P (Ed.), Designing Inclusive Futures: 15-22. London: Springer Verlag. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84800-211-1_2.
Journal Articles
  • O'Keefe AN. and Gooch SD. (2015) On the Properties of a Traveling Ruck in a Flexible Strip. Journal of Applied Mechanics 82(4) 41002: 7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/1.4029697.
  • Gooch SD. and Raine JK. (2003) The Engineering Design of a Vibrating Kinetic Sculpture. Spectrum - Vibrations Association of New Zealand 41: 5pp.
  • Keir M., Fischer L., Mulholland A., O'Leary A. and Gooch S. (2003) Vibrating Conveyor Design. Spectrum - Vibrations Association of New Zealand 41: 6pp.
  • Gooch SD. and Raine JK. (2000) The dynamics and limits on the scaling of a flexible kinetic sculpture. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers: Part C 214(4): 537-548.
  • Raine JK. and Gooch S. (1998) Dynamic analysis and engineering design of kinetic sculptures. I.P.E.N.Z. Transactions 25(1/EMch): 29-42.
  • Raine JK., Gooch SD. and Webb EA. (1997) Artistic dreams, engineering limitations. NZ Science Monthly : 11-12.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Petterson TC. and Gooch SD. (2020) ROLLING RESISTANCE of ATV TYRES in AGRICULTURE. In Proceedings of the Design Society: DESIGN Conference 1: 2561-2570. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/dsd.2020.75.
  • Stilwell G., Symons D., Gooch S. and Dunn J. (2019) Measurement of Multidirectional Arm Strength for People in a Seated Position. In.
  • McGregoir A. and Gooch SD. (2017) On the Design of Len Lye's Flaming Harmonic. In Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Engineering Design.
  • Borren GL., Gooch SD., Ingram B., Jenkins A. and Dunn JA. (2014) Classification Efficiency in Wheelchair Rugby: Throwing Analysis. In.
  • Ingram., J B., Gooch., D S., Borren., L G., Jenkins., A., Dalen TV. and R CJ. (2014) Classification Efficiency in Wheelchair Rugby: Wheelchair Propulsion Power Analysis. In.
  • Jenkins A., Gooch SD., Theallier D. and Dunn JA. (2014) Analysis of a Lever-Driven Wheelchair Prototype and the Correlation between Static Push Force and Wheelchair Performance. In.
  • Spencer TD. and Gooch SD. (2014) Fatigue Life Study Of The Kinetic Sculpture Blade. In Proceedings of DESIGN 2014 DS 77: 397-406.
  • Tromop van Dalen RCJ., Gooch S., Ingram BJ., Borren GL., Jenkins A. and Dunn J. (2014) Classification Efficiency in Wheelchair Rugby: Strength Analysis. In IFAC Proceedings Volumes (IFAC-PapersOnline) 47(3): 9901-9906. Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.3182/20140824-6-ZA-1003.01956.
  • O'Keefe AN. and Gooch SD. (2012) Feasibility Of Building Len Lye's Kinetic Sculpture "Sun, Land and Sea". In Proceedings of DESIGN 2012 DS70: 2025-2034.
  • Gooch SD., Medland AJ., Rothwell AR., Dunn JA. and Falconer MJ. (2011) On the Design of Devices for People with Tetraplegia. In Proceedings of ICED 11, Vol 4: 238-247.
  • Medland AJ. and Gooch S. (2011) The Investigation and Computer Modelling of Humans with Disabilities. In Proceedings of ICED 11, Vol 4: 185-194.
  • Gooch S., Medland AJ., Rothwell AG., Dunn J. and Falconer MJ. (2010) Sagittal Plane Strength Characteristics of People with Tetraplegia. In.
  • Gooch SD., Medland AJ., Falconer MJ., Rothwell AG. and Dunn J. (2010) Optimising Wheelchair Propulsion Based on Empirical Data Gathered. In.
  • Medland AJ. and Gooch SD. (2010) An Improved Human Model For Use in the Study of Sitting Postures. In.
  • Gooch SD., Hollingsworth L. and Medland A. (2009) The Study of the Interaction of Humans with Wheelchairs to Improve the Design. In Proceedings Volume 8: 14th Design for Manufacturing and the Life Cycle Conference; 6th Symposium on International Design and Design Education; 21st International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology, Parts A and B: 641-647. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2009-87475.
  • Gooch SD., Woodfield TBF., Hollingsworth L., Rothwell AG., Medland AJ. and Yao F. (2008) On the Design of Manual Wheelchairs for People with Spinal Cord Injuries. In Proceedings of the DESIGN 2008: 387-394.
  • Medland AJ. and Gooch S. (2008) The Evaluation Of The Ability Of A Constraint-Based Manikin To Represent Normal Human Tasks. In Proceedings of the DESIGN 2008, 10th International Design Conference: 649-656.
  • Gooch S., Raine J. and McCallion H. (2004) Design Optimization for a Vibrating Vertical Cantilever. In Proceedings of the 8th International Design Conference (DESIGN 2004) CD-Rom: 1263-1270.
  • Gooch S. and Medland T. (2003) Steps Towards Geographically Dispersed Collaborative Student Design Projects. In Proceedings of 2003 ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences: DETC2003/DTM-48680: 7pp.
  • Gooch S. and Medland T. (2003) Steps towards geographically dispersed collaborative student design projects. In Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference 3: 857-863. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/detc2003/dtm-48680.
  • Gooch S. and Raine J. (2003) The Engineering Design of a Vibrating Kinetic Sculpture. In Proceeding of the 2003 Vibrations Association of New Zealand Annual Conference: 6 p.
  • Keir M., Gooch S., Fischer L., Mulholland T. and O'Leary A. (2003) Vibrating Conveyor Design. In Proceeding of the 2003 Vibrations Association of New Zealand Annual Conference: 6 p.
  • Gooch S., Hales C. and Raine J. (2001) Engineering design in New Zealand - introducing internet based design at Canterbury. In Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference 5: 75-78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1115/DETC2001/IED-21206.
  • Gooch SD., Hales C. and Raine JK. (2001) Engineering Design in New Zealand - Introducing Internet Based Design at Canterbury. In Proceedings of the 2001 ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference: 75-78.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Gooch S., O’Keefe A. and McGregor A. (2018) Engineering an Artwork. CORDIS, Auckland: MaD for the Future, A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design,, 20-22 May 2018.
  • Gooch S. (2017) On The Design of Assistive Devices for People with Tetraplegia in a New Zealand Context. Auckland: MaD for the Future, A National Conference for Innovation in Manufacturing and Design, 10-11 May 2017.
  • Hollingsworth L., Gooch S., Woodfield T., Rothwell A. and Yao F. (2009) The effect of Triceps function on wheelchair propulsion for people with tetraplegia. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: 4th Asian Pacific Conference on Biomechanics, 14-17 Apr 2009.
  • Medland AJ., Hicks BJ. and Gooch S. (2008) Using Constraints in the Understanding of the Interactions between Products and Humans. University of Cambridge, UK: 4th Cambridge Workshop on Universal Access and Assistive Technology (CWUAAT), 14-16 Apr 2008.
  • Gooch S., Rothwell A., Yao F., Dunn J. and Woodfield T. (2007) A Procedure for Measuring Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Ability for People with Spinal Cord Injuries. Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA: International Meeting on Upper Limb in Tetraplegia Conference, 17-20 Sep 2007.
  • Gooch S., Rothwell A., Yao F., Dunn J. and Woodfield T. (2007) Quantifying Manual Wheelchair Propulsion Ability vs. Injury Level for People with Spinal Cord Injuries. Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA: International Meeting on Upper Limb in Tetraplegia Conference, 17-20 Sep 2007.
  • Hollingsworth L., Medland A., Gooch S., Rothwell A., Lintott A. and Woodfield T. (2007) Using Constraint Modelling to Predict the Upper Body Strength Capabilities of People with Tetraplegia. Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA: International Meeting on Upper Limb in Tetraplegia Conference, 17-20 Sep 2007.
  • Gooch S. (2005) Engineering Design Knowledge/Information Management. Melbourne, Australia: 15th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED'05): Engineering Design and the Global Economy, 15 Aug 2005.
  • Gooch S. (2002) Multidisciplinary Projects in the Arts and Engineering Sciences. Wellington, New Zealand: Science and Art Symposium - Ministry of Research, Science and Technology, 1 Jan 2002.
  • Gooch S. (2001) A brown paper bag idea- an adventure in art and engineering science. Auckland, New Zealand: A Len Lye Symposium, University of Auckland, 1 Jan 2001.
  • Gooch SD. and Raine JK. (1997) A twice full scale Blade - the engineering design of a kinetic sculpture. Wellington, New Zealand: Proceedings of IPENZ Annual Conference, 8 Feb 1997.
Reports
  • Gooch S. and Bullen R. (2014) Degree Monitoring Report: Bachelor of Creative Technologies.Commissioned by Wellington Institute of Technology. 10pp.
  • Gooch S., Hansen E. and Bullen R. (2013) Degree Monitoring Report: Bachelor of Creative Technologies, Wellington Institute of Technology.Commissioned by Wellington Institute of Technology. 8pp.
  • Gooch S., Hansen E. and Bullen R. (2012) Degree Monitoring Report: Bachelor of Creative Technologies, Wellington Institute of Technology.Commissioned by Wellington Institute of Technology. 7pp.
  • Gooch S. and Hales C. (2004) Safeguarding the Haeger Insertion Machine.Darvin Industries Ltd. 33pp.
  • Gooch SD. (2004) Feasibility Study for Braking System Upgrade for Isuzu NKR97 Road/Rail Truck.TranzRail Limited. 22pp.
  • Gooch SD. (2004) Investigation of Flour Compaction Method.River Mill Bakeries / Canterbury Flour Mill. 4pp.
  • Gooch SD. (2003) Pressure Sensor Clamping Force Prediction.Dynamic Controls Ltd. 3pp.
  • Gooch SD. (2003) Transmission System Design for Multitube Vortexer.Labtech International Ltd. 2pp.
  • Gooch S. (2002) Feasibility Study for Stainless Steel Cladding System for Cast Iron Press Rolls.Allied Industrial Engineering. 5pp.
  • Gooch S. (2002) Feasibility study for truck based plastics and glass recovery system for recycling household waste.Street Smart Ltd. 8pp.
Oral Presentations
  • Gooch SD. (1996) Scaling Blade - The Engineering Design of a Kinetic Sculpture. 18 Sep 2003.
Other
  • Gooch S. (2002) Interview with Len Lye, 29 Sep 2002, 98.3 RDU Radio. [Radio interview].
Theses / Dissertations
  • Gooch SD. (2001) Design and mathematical modelling of the kinetic sculpture Blade. Christchurch, New Zealand. University of Canterbury.

Student Supervision

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    Current
  • PhD - Cambridge J: Acoustics of Wall Cavities
  • PhD - McGregor A: Fire Whirler
  • PhD - Stilwell GS: Understanding and Modelling Upper Body Strength for People with C5-C7 Tetraplegia (2021)
  • Honours - : Guided Training System (2011)
  • Honours - : Landing Craft Crane (2010)
  • Completed
  • PhD - Hollingsworth L: Using SWORDS to model the upper body characteristics of people with C5 and C6 tetraplegia (2011)
  • PhD - Kirk D: 2003-PhD/DMA/EdD-Kirk, Dean (2007)
  • PhD - OKeefe A: Sun God Meets Sea Serpent (2015)
  • PhD - Redwood B: Stable Platform
  • PhD - Stevenson T: Simulation of Vehicle-Pedestrian Interaction (2008)
  • Masters - Low B: Endo-Prosthetic Knee Joint Development (2008)
  • Masters - Singer M: Assisted Forearm and Hand Orthosis (2006)
  • Masters - Spencer T: Giant Blade
  • Masters - Wright M: Sealord Shipboard Conveyor Belt Washer (2004)
  • Masters - Yao F: Wheelchair propulsion assessments for people with tetraplegia (2007)
  • Honours - : 2010-Honours-3 person student team (2010)
  • Honours - : 2010-Honours-4 person student team (2010)
  • Honours - : Assisted Elbow Orthosis (2008)
  • Honours - : Brake Tester (2009)
  • Honours - : Landing Craft Crane (2010)
  • Honours - : Noise Reduction in Scrap Bins (2008)
  • Honours - : The Design of a Large Rotating Harmonic (2011)
  • Honours - : World Land Speed Record (2009)

Editorial Work

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  • Journal of Engineering Design Editorial Board Member ( 2007 - 2023)

Review and Refereeing

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  • American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Journal of Sound and Vibration ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of Sound and Vibration ( 2000 - 2005)
  • Journal of Structural Engineering ( 2000 - 2005)

Affiliations

  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (Professional Organisation): Chair of DED Information Management Committee
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) (Professional Organisation): Member, International Activities Committee of the Design Engineering Division
  • Hales and Gooch Limited (Industry): Director

Research Groups

  • Centre for Bioengineering
  • Design Group
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