All Outputs (11)

Refocusing modern methods of construction on the climate emergency: a 'five capitals' model for action (2020)
Journal Article
Campbell, A., Hairstans, R., & Jones, G. (2020). Refocusing modern methods of construction on the climate emergency: a 'five capitals' model for action. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 98(9), 22-28

Adrian Campbell, Robert Hairstans and Giulia Jones explain how natural, human, social, manufactured and economic capital can all benefit from a sustainability-focused approach to off -site manufacturing.

The Quality Assurance of Tulipwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for "Multi-Ply" (2019)
Journal Article
Hairstans, R., Plowas, W., Calcagno, C., & Milne, M. (2019). The Quality Assurance of Tulipwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for "Multi-Ply". Wood Design Focus, 29(2), 20-26

This paper presents the findings from the supply chain integration, pilot manufacture and quality assurance assessment of CLT made out of hardwood species, Tulipwood. The research was carried out as part of the American Hardwood Export Council indust... Read More about The Quality Assurance of Tulipwood Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) for "Multi-Ply".

Automatic code compliance with multi-dimensional data fitting in a BIM context (2018)
Journal Article
Patlakas, P., Livingstone, A., Hairstans, R., & Neighbour, G. (2018). Automatic code compliance with multi-dimensional data fitting in a BIM context. Advanced engineering informatics, 38, 216-231. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aei.2018.07.002

BIM-based tools can contribute to addressing some of the challenges faced by structural engineering practitioners. A BIM-based framework for the development of components that deliver Automatic Code Compliance (ACC) is presented. The structural desig... Read More about Automatic code compliance with multi-dimensional data fitting in a BIM context.

Offsite HUB (Scotland): establishing a collaborative regional framework for knowledge exchange in the UK (2017)
Journal Article
Hairstans, R., & Smith, R. E. (2017). Offsite HUB (Scotland): establishing a collaborative regional framework for knowledge exchange in the UK. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 13, 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2017.1314858

The UK is set to become Europe’s largest construction market by 2030. However, UK construction productivity performance is regarded as weak, with low skills levels considered to be a key contributory factor. Consequently, off-site construction has be... Read More about Offsite HUB (Scotland): establishing a collaborative regional framework for knowledge exchange in the UK.

Building offsite. (2016)
Journal Article
Hairstans, R. (2016). Building offsite. Journal of the National Institute of Building Sciences, 4,

This article explores the international adoption of offsite construction and why there is an overall impetus for growth across the global sector. The 4 main overarching categories of Offsite are considered explaining the key terminologies. Based on... Read More about Building offsite..

Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources (2015)
Journal Article
Crawford, D., Smith, S., Hairstans, R., & Papastavrou, P. (2015). Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 168(3), 110-120. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.14.00064

Cross-laminated timber is an innovative engineered timber product that can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is typically produced from kiln-dried, fast-growing softwood timber. Currently there is no commercial production in the UK a... Read More about Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources.

The Potential, Requirements, and Limitations of BIM for Offsite Timber Construction (2015)
Journal Article
Patlakas, P., Menendez, J., & Hairstans, R. (2015). The Potential, Requirements, and Limitations of BIM for Offsite Timber Construction. International journal of 3-D information modeling, 4(1), 54-70. https://doi.org/10.4018/ij3dim.2015010104

Offsite Timber Construction has the potential to deliver important benefits for the housing sector, but there are obstacles that prevent a more widespread adoption. The advent of Building Information Modelling (BIM) has the potential to address many... Read More about The Potential, Requirements, and Limitations of BIM for Offsite Timber Construction.

Structural design with Accoya wood (2013)
Journal Article
Crawford, D., Bongers, F., Alexander, J., Marcroft, J., Bongers, F., Alexander, J., …Hairstans, R. (2013). Structural design with Accoya wood. International Wood Products Journal, 4(3), 172-176. https://doi.org/10.1179/2042645313y.0000000041

The benefits from acetylation of wood to enhance resistance against fungal decay and dimensional stability have been known for many years. Since 2007 Accsys Technologies has been commercially producing Accoya wood that is based on acetylation of Radi... Read More about Structural design with Accoya wood.

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.

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.

Crane erection of timber-trussed rafter roofs (2004)
Journal Article
Hairstans, R., Kermani, A., & Lawson, R. (2004). Crane erection of timber-trussed rafter roofs. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 157(2), 89-98. https://doi.org/10.1680/ensu.157.2.89.41080

Traditional methods of timber frame construction are labour-intensive and time-consuming. This paper details a study of the crane-erect method of construction which utilises on-site preparatory work and off-site fabrication. The paper also examin... Read More about Crane erection of timber-trussed rafter roofs.