All Outputs (72)

Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce. (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R., & Smith, R. E. (2013). Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce.

Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is an innovative wood product, which can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is generally produced from kiln dried, fast growing timber. Currently the majority of CLT used within the UK construction industr... Read More about Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce..

Assessment of the structural performance of Accoya wood for GluLam fabrication. (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R., Alexander, J., & Bongers, F. (2012). Assessment of the structural performance of Accoya wood for GluLam fabrication.

Accoya® GluLam beams were specified for use as an external foundation support detail for an innovative low carbon affordable home in the Scottish Highlands. This detail was identified in collaboration with Neil Sutherland Architects (NSA) LLP where t... Read More about Assessment of the structural performance of Accoya wood for GluLam fabrication..

Accoya structural design guide to Eurocode 5. (2012)
Report
Lawrence, A., Marcroft, J., Crawford, D., & Hairstans, R. (2012). Accoya structural design guide to Eurocode 5. Edinburgh, Scotland: Accsys Technologies

Until now, using wood in damp external conditions for structural applications has been a real challenge, chiefly because of the risk of fungal attack. The most effective preservatives are by definition toxic and so have environmental issues both in u... Read More about Accoya structural design guide to Eurocode 5..

A structural engineering platform for timber modern methods of construction. (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Menendez, J., Hairstans, R., Leitch, K., & Turnbull, D. (2012). A structural engineering platform for timber modern methods of construction.

The UK has a housing deficit, requiring 3 million new homes by 2020 that will have to conform to national environmental policy and the corresponding regional building regulation requirements. The economic down turn has exacerbated this problem and as... Read More about A structural engineering platform for timber modern methods of construction..

Structural optimisation of timber off-site modern methods of construction. (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Sanna, F., Hairstans, R., Leitch, K., Crawford, D., Menendez, J., & Turnbull, D. (2012). Structural optimisation of timber off-site modern methods of construction.

Efficient and sustainable building systems are required in order to achieve the UK government’s target of building three million new homes by 2016. Given the current lack of activity in the housing construction market to achieve this target, incr... Read More about Structural optimisation of timber off-site modern methods of construction..

Timber offsite modern methods of construction. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Hairstans, R. (2010). Timber offsite modern methods of construction.

Innovatively applying the principles of production to timber frame construction. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Hairstans, R. (2010). Innovatively applying the principles of production to timber frame construction.

Structural performance of external timber cladding. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R., & Davies, I. (2010). Structural performance of external timber cladding. In 11th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2010 (WCTE 2010) (2354-2358)

Although timber cladding has been used for centuries, the current design guidance for timber cladding has received very little research attention with regards to structural performance. Due to the growing demand in several countries for medium rise t... Read More about Structural performance of external timber cladding..

The development of a hybrid racking panel - appraisal of methods for strength and stiffness calculation. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Leitch, K., & Hairstans, R. (2010). The development of a hybrid racking panel - appraisal of methods for strength and stiffness calculation. In 11th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2010

Throughout the U.K, Timber Platform Frame is increasingly being utilized in the high volume, low cost housing market. Here, the client’s desire for fully detached housing often leads to narrow properties with openings concentrated in the shorter wall... Read More about The development of a hybrid racking panel - appraisal of methods for strength and stiffness calculation..

Off-site and modern methods of timber construction a sustainable approach. (2010)
Book
Hairstans, R. (2010). Off-site and modern methods of timber construction a sustainable approach. TRADA Technology Ltd

Many prefer the versatility of timber frame for panelised, volumetric and hybrid 'built offsite' systems. Other suitable formats include timber post and beam, 'massive' construction using cross-laminated timber, and structural insulated panel systems... Read More about Off-site and modern methods of timber construction a sustainable approach..

Evolution of timber platform frame construction - timber structures from antiquity to the present. (2009)
Conference Proceeding
Hairstans, R., & Kermani, A. (2009). Evolution of timber platform frame construction - timber structures from antiquity to the present.

Using semi-empirical models to design timber platform frame for stability. (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Hairstans, R., & Kermani, A. (2008). Using semi-empirical models to design timber platform frame for stability.

Experimental study of timber-to-concrete dowel type connections used in timber platform frame construction. (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Leitch, K., Hairstans, R., Abbott, D., Dodyk, R., & McAndrew, S. (2008). Experimental study of timber-to-concrete dowel type connections used in timber platform frame construction.

Performance characteristics of structural insulated panels (SIPs). (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Kermani, A., & Hairstans, R. (2008, June). Performance characteristics of structural insulated panels (SIPs). Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are an alternative construction material for residential and light commercial buildings. They were developed in the USA and have been evolving quietly for 50 years and show marked advantages in strength, thermal per... Read More about Performance characteristics of structural insulated panels (SIPs)..

The Scottish building standards technical handbook: domestic buildings. (2007)
Working Paper
Hairstans, R. The Scottish building standards technical handbook: domestic buildings

The performance of dowel type fasteners in timber-to-concrete connections. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Leitch, K., & Hairstans, R. (2007). The performance of dowel type fasteners in timber-to-concrete connections.

Knowledge transfer in timber frame construction. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Hairstans, R., Dodyk, R., Kermani, A., Lawson, R., & Mackenzie, R. (2007). Knowledge transfer in timber frame construction.

Sustainable timber frame diaphragm development. (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Hairstans, R., Dodyk, R., & Kermani, A. (2007). Sustainable timber frame diaphragm development.

The EU Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings has the aim of promoting energy performance within the EU and will have a direct impact on current timber frame construction in the UK. As a result of the directive, changes to Part L of the Buil... Read More about Sustainable timber frame diaphragm development..

Manual for the design of timber building to Eurocode 5. (2007)
Working Paper
Page, A., & Hairstans, R. Manual for the design of timber building to Eurocode 5

This manual and its accompanying CD provide qualified structural engineers with guidance on the structural design of single and medium-rise multi-storey buildings using common forms of structural timberwork. The accompanying CD provides valuable conn... Read More about Manual for the design of timber building to Eurocode 5..

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.