All Outputs (105)

Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, B., Kermani, A., Fillingham, T., Cullen, M., & Kilpatrick, T. (2014, August). Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks. Presented at 12th World Conference on Timber Engineering WCTE2014

This paper presents the study on the serviceability performance of the floors constructed with metal web joists with focus on the deflection at floor centre under 1 kN point load. The studied parameters included spacing of joists, type, size, numbe... Read More about Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks..

Determinants of port system evolution in Latin America and the Caribbean - the role of institutions. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Wilmsmeier, G., & Monios, J. (2014, August). Determinants of port system evolution in Latin America and the Caribbean - the role of institutions. Paper presented at Royal Geographical Society

Idling emission at signalised intersection- A case study in Delhi. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kumar, R., Parida, P., Shukla, S., & Saleh, W. (2014, August). Idling emission at signalised intersection- A case study in Delhi. Paper presented at WASD 2014 International Conference

Exhaust emissions from idling vehicles at signalised traffic intersections is always of interest to researcher. In this paper, a case study of Ashram intersection of Delhi is presented to find out the emissions by vehicles during idling delays. Facto... Read More about Idling emission at signalised intersection- A case study in Delhi..

Mobility Management- Can it help solve China's traffic problems? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Carreno, M. (2014, August). Mobility Management- Can it help solve China's traffic problems?. Presented at Ninth International Conference on Traffic and Transportation Studies (ICTTS)

Keynote Speech

Traffic accidents reductions in Saudi Arabia: Barriers and the way forward (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Al-Atawi, A. M., Kumar, R., & Saleh, W. (2014, August). Traffic accidents reductions in Saudi Arabia: Barriers and the way forward. Paper presented at WASD 12th International Conference

It has been estimated that the annual cost of traffic accidents in Saudi Arabia exceeds 6 billion US dollars, in addition to other social, health, and economic impacts, such as disability, rehab, and unemployment due to traffic accident injuries The... Read More about Traffic accidents reductions in Saudi Arabia: Barriers and the way forward.

Visual habit: A tool for energy based prediction of crystal habits (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hammond, R. B., Pickering, J., Ramachandran, V., Roberts, K. J., & Soufian, M. (2014). Visual habit: A tool for energy based prediction of crystal habits. In 45th BACG annual conference

Visual habit: A tool for energy based prediction of crystal habits.

Prediction of powder cohesivity using a systematic search method for directing pharmaceutical formulation (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hammond, R. B., Pencheva, K., Pickering, J., Ramachandran, V., Roberts, K. J., & Soufian, M. (2014). Prediction of powder cohesivity using a systematic search method for directing pharmaceutical formulation. In 45th BACG annual conference

Prediction of powder cohesivity using a systematic search method for directing pharmaceutical formulation

Experimental and theoretical prediction of dissolution rates for pharmaceutical substances (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Soufian, M., Nguyen, H., Roberts, K. J., Pencheva, R., & Hammond, R. B. (2014). Experimental and theoretical prediction of dissolution rates for pharmaceutical substances. In 45th BACG annual conference

Experimental and theoretical prediction of dissolution rates for pharmaceutical substances.

The Use Of Mobile Devices By Uclan GB-ACE Students As An Aid To Learning (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pye, C., & Smith, A. (2014, July). The Use Of Mobile Devices By Uclan GB-ACE Students As An Aid To Learning. Poster presented at UCLan Learning and Teaching Conference

No abstract available.

Highly Efficient Low-Cost Solar Photovoltaic System (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhammad Sukki, F. (2014, July). Highly Efficient Low-Cost Solar Photovoltaic System. Presented at Research Seminar, The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Solar Photovoltaic: Towards Greener Future (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhammad Sukki, F. (2014, June). Solar Photovoltaic: Towards Greener Future. Presented at Research Seminar, University of Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom

Objective assessment of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease using body-worn sensors (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fisher, J., Hammerla, N., Andras, P., Rochester, L., & Walker, R. (2014). Objective assessment of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease using body-worn sensors. Movement Disorders, 29(S1), https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.25913

Objective: There is great need for an objective method of symptom assessment in Parkinson's disease (PD) to enable better treatment decisions and to assist evaluation of new therapies. In this work we present the use of wrist-worn accelerometers and... Read More about Objective assessment of motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease using body-worn sensors.

A Hybrid Inverter Solution for Medium Voltage Applications using Series Capacitor and a CSI Active Power Filter (SC-APF) (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Papadopoulos, S., Klumpner, C., Wheeler, P., & Rashed, M. (2014). A Hybrid Inverter Solution for Medium Voltage Applications using Series Capacitor and a CSI Active Power Filter (SC-APF). . https://doi.org/10.1049/cp.2014.0456

This paper proposes a new hybrid inverter solution for medium/high voltage applications that consists of a slow switching inverter using high voltage or series connected switching devices, fitted with a low kVA rated auxiliary current source inverter... Read More about A Hybrid Inverter Solution for Medium Voltage Applications using Series Capacitor and a CSI Active Power Filter (SC-APF).

A method to evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of double skin facades in refurbishments (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pomponi, F., Ip, K., & Oxizidis, S. (2014). A method to evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of double skin facades in refurbishments.

Refurbishment of existing buildings represents a major challenge for the UK Government to meet the greenhouse gases (GHG) target. Double Skin Façades are one possible solution for low-carbon façade retrofit of existing non-domestic buildings. Availab... Read More about A method to evaluate the life cycle environmental impacts of double skin facades in refurbishments.

Model structure selection, validation and generalisation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Soufian, M. (2014). Model structure selection, validation and generalisation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen. In 11th International Workshop on the Crystal Growth of Organic Materials (CGOM11

Model structure selection, validation and generalisation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen.

Machine Learning and MD simulation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Soufian, M. (2014). Machine Learning and MD simulation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen. In 11th International Workshop on the Crystal Growth of Organic Materials (CGOM11)

Machine Learning and MD simulation for solvent mediated morphology prediction of Ibuprofen.

Solar Photovoltaic: The Way Forward (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Muhammad Sukki, F. (2014, June). Solar Photovoltaic: The Way Forward. Presented at Research Seminar, William Rankine Building, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Evaluating the acceptability of body-worn sensors to patients with Parkinson's disease (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Fisher, J., Hammerla, N., Rochester, L., Andras, P., & Walker, R. (2014). Evaluating the acceptability of body-worn sensors to patients with Parkinson's disease. Movement Disorders, 29(S1), https://doi.org/10.1002/mds.25913

Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom. (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Menendez, J., Leitch, K., & Hairstans, R. (2014). Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom.

A series of closed timber frame wall panels were tested for racking capacity in accordance with the standard BS EN594:2011 [1]. The test program was designed to investigate the wall diaphragm performance of conventional and evolved (dual-frame) pa... Read More about Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom..

Strength class of minor conifer species, as estimated from log acoustic measurements, small-clear data and knowledge of wood property variation (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & McLean, J. P. (2014, May). Strength class of minor conifer species, as estimated from log acoustic measurements, small-clear data and knowledge of wood property variation. Presented at Experimental Research with Timber: Cost action FP1004

It is well known that wood properties vary from species to species. Additionally, trees grow wood in response to their requirement to grow in a certain environment. Therefore, timber properties also vary by region, by forest practice, and by the chan... Read More about Strength class of minor conifer species, as estimated from log acoustic measurements, small-clear data and knowledge of wood property variation.