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Briefing: Structural insulated panels in modern construction (2007)
Journal Article
Hairstans, R., & Kermani, A. (2007). Briefing: Structural insulated panels in modern construction. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 160(3), 91-94. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.2007.160.3.91

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are typically formed from a thick layer of polystyrene foam sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board. They have improved insulation qualities due to reduced cold bridging effects and satisfy all ot... Read More about Briefing: Structural insulated panels in modern construction.

Laterally loaded timber joints with helically shaped steel fasteners. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Coste, G., & Kermani, A. (2007). Laterally loaded timber joints with helically shaped steel fasteners. Proceedings from Nordic Workshop on Wood Engineering,

An experimental study was conducted to investigate the structural performance of a series of helically shaped steel fasteners “Helifix® fasteners” for use in a variety of timber connection systems. This paper describes part of a research programme... Read More about Laterally loaded timber joints with helically shaped steel fasteners..

Knowledge transfer in timber engineering (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hairstans, R., Dodyk, R., Kermani, A., Lawson, R., & Mackenzie, R. (2006). Knowledge transfer in timber engineering. In 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2006 (WCTE 2006) (2474-2477)

Napier University and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd have recently completed an award winning two year project in timber engineering. The project was conducted under the umbrella of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) which is a UK Government funded res... Read More about Knowledge transfer in timber engineering.

Stability of domestic dwellings. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hairstans, R., Kermani, A., & Lawson, R. (2006). Stability of domestic dwellings.

A comparative study of typical UK timber frame domestic dwellings is carried out in relation to system stability. The concepts of stiffness proportionality, redundancy, continuity and robustness are explored in relation to current UK timber frame d... Read More about Stability of domestic dwellings..

Nailed flitch beams. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hairstans, R., Kermani, A., & Lawson, R. (2006). Nailed flitch beams.

Racking Performance of Structural Insulated Panels (2006)
Journal Article
Kermani, A., & Hairstans, R. (2006). Racking Performance of Structural Insulated Panels. Journal of Structural Engineering, 132(11), 1806-1812. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28asce%290733-9445%282006%29132%3A11%281806%29

Formed from a thick layer of polystyrene foam sandwiched between two layers of oriented strand board, structural insulated panels (SIPs) are a viable alternative to traditional wood stud shear walls. Developed in North America, SIPs satisfy building... Read More about Racking Performance of Structural Insulated Panels.

Assessment of Vibrational Performance of Timber Floors. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Reid, D. (2006). Assessment of Vibrational Performance of Timber Floors. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Assessment of Vibrational Performance of Timber Floors

Durability of the light composite beams with injected polyurethane (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bahadori, A., & Kermani, A. (2006). Durability of the light composite beams with injected polyurethane. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Durability of the light composite beams with injected polyurethane.

Performance of Helifix connectors in timber. (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Coste, G., & Kermani, A. (2006). Performance of Helifix connectors in timber. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Performance of Helifix connectors in timber.

Laboratory and Field Tests on Stress-Laminated Timber Arches in the UK (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Freedman, G., & Kermani, A. (2006). Laboratory and Field Tests on Stress-Laminated Timber Arches in the UK. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Laboratory and field tests on stress-laminated timber arches in the UK.

Performance of multi-webbed composite timber joists (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bahadori, A., Kermani, A., & Zhang, B. (2006). Performance of multi-webbed composite timber joists. In Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Performance of multi-webbed composite timber joists.

Performance of helically shaped metal fasteners in timber. (2006)
Journal Article
Coste, G., Kermani, A., & Porteous, A. (2006). Performance of helically shaped metal fasteners in timber. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 159, 53-60. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.2006.159.2.53

This paper presents an experimental investigation into the withdrawal resistance of a new connector type for use in structural timber. The structural performance of several helically shaped metal fasteners, which for some years have been used as wall... Read More about Performance of helically shaped metal fasteners in timber..

Developments in Stress-Laminated Timber Bridges (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A., & Freedman, G. (2006, May). Developments in Stress-Laminated Timber Bridges. Paper presented at 7th International Congress on Civil Engineering

Developments in stress-laminated timber bridges.

Influence of cross-section on the strength of timber beams. (2006)
Journal Article
Bahadori-Jahromi, A., Kermani, A., Zhang, B., Harte, A. M., Bayne, K., Turner, J., & Walford, B. (2006). Influence of cross-section on the strength of timber beams. Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings, 159, 103-114. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.2006.159.2.103

This paper investigates the strength and deformation characteristics of lightweight timber composite beams manufactured with six different cross-sectional profiles in comparison with readily available laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and glued-laminated... Read More about Influence of cross-section on the strength of timber beams..

Performance of structural insulated panels (2006)
Journal Article
Kermani, A. (2006). Performance of structural insulated panels. Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings, 159, 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.2006.159.1.13

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are gradually gaining popularity as an alternative construction material for residential and light commercial buildings in the UK. They show marked advantages in strength, thermal performance and speed of installati... Read More about Performance of structural insulated panels.

Stress-Lamination: Utilising low-grade timber in construction. (2006)
Journal Article
Freedman, G. J. H., & Kermani, A. (2006). Stress-Lamination: Utilising low-grade timber in construction. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 159, 7-10. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.2006.159.1.7

Stress lamination of timber, as an engineering concept, has a useful future in construction, and should provide many opportunities to utilise UK timber - a readily available lightweight material, excellent in compression yet good in bending. That com... Read More about Stress-Lamination: Utilising low-grade timber in construction..

Shot fired dowel flitch beams. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hairstans, R., Kermani, A., & Lawson, R. (2005). Shot fired dowel flitch beams.

Flitch beams are a form of sandwich construction using steel and timber elements. They are used in the construction of domestic dwellings when relatively high loads and long spans predominate but available depth of section is restricted in some way.... Read More about Shot fired dowel flitch beams..