All Outputs (5)

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.

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..

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..

Briefing: Stress lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction (2006)
Journal Article
Freedman, G. J. H., & Kermani, A. (2006). Briefing: Stress lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 159(1), 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 Briefing: Stress lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction.

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.