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Enhancement of viberational serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Fillingham, T. (2014). Enhancement of viberational serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks. In Proceedings of the 10th Meeting of the Northern European Network for Wood Science and Engineering (156-161)

Enhancement of vibrational serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks.

Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks. (2014)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, B., Kermani, A., Fillingham, T., Cullen, M., & Kilpatrick, T. (2014). Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks. In Proceedings of the 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..

A hybrid system for enhancing racking performance of timber panels (2012)
Conference Proceeding
Munir, S., Kermani, A., & Harrison, I. (2012). A hybrid system for enhancing racking performance of timber panels. In Proceedings of the 11th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Timber frame can offer many aesthetic and structural benefits over other construction materials, for example effective insulation for energy efficiency, sustainable design and ease and speed of construction. For all the known benefits of using timber... Read More about A hybrid system for enhancing racking performance of timber panels.

A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Savage, N., Kermani, A., & Zhang, H. (2010). A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure. In P. J. S. Cruz (Ed.), Structures & Architecture (115-116). https://doi.org/10.1201/b10428-53

The orthotropic nature of timber creates issues with regards to dimensional stability and strength in most shell/surface structures and i particular in liquid-retaining wooden containers. Oak barrel, traditionally used for the transportation and stor... Read More about A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure.

Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, B., Weckendorf, J., Kermani, A., & Fillingham, T. (2010). Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Metal web engineered timber joists have been largely used nowadays to replace traditional solid timber joists for constructing intermediate-span timber floors in low-rise houses and long-span floors in commercial buildings. Vibrational criteria becom... Read More about Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors..

Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Tlustochowicz, G., Kermani, A., & Johnsson, H. (2010). Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering,

In Sweden, there has been a long tradition of using timber in the construction of housing and in recent years, timber structural systems are increasingly used in multi-storey and large span buildings. The main focus of the majority of timber co... Read More about Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues.

Optimisation of an oak container (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Savage, N., Kermani, A., & Zhang, H. (2010). Optimisation of an oak container. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Traditional containers such as barrels, used in the transportation and storage of food and liquid, have been constructed from timber for thousands of years. The design of the container has evolved over time and the original design specifications have... Read More about Optimisation of an oak container.

Structural Performance of thinned oak containers (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Savage, N., & Kermani, A. (2010). Structural Performance of thinned oak containers. In The Future of Quality Control for Wood & Wood Products

Traditional containers such as barrels, used in the transportation and storage of food and liquid, have been constructed from timber for thousands of years. The design of the container has evolved over time and the original design specifications have... Read More about Structural Performance of thinned oak containers.

Prediction of modal frequencies, modal shapes and static point load deflections of I-joist timber flooring systems using finite element method. (2010)
Conference Proceeding
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., & Kermani, A. (2010). Prediction of modal frequencies, modal shapes and static point load deflections of I-joist timber flooring systems using finite element method. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

The vibrational behaviour of structural timber flooring systems can result in serviceability problems due to discomfort experienced by the occupants. However, the dynamic response of such structural systems cannot be easily determined by hand calcula... Read More about Prediction of modal frequencies, modal shapes and static point load deflections of I-joist timber flooring systems using finite element method..

Development of Nailed/Screwed Modules for Stress Laminated Timber Arch Bridges (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Freedman, G., & Kermani, A. (2008). Development of Nailed/Screwed Modules for Stress Laminated Timber Arch Bridges. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

This paper describes the experimental part of a research programme carried out at Napier University in collaboration with the UK's Forestry Civil Engineering, Forestry Commission, to develop a series of new laminated modular systems for timber bridge... Read More about Development of Nailed/Screwed Modules for Stress Laminated Timber Arch Bridges.

Effects of Local Stiffening on the Dynamic Performance of Timber Floors (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Reid, D. (2008). Effects of Local Stiffening on the Dynamic Performance of Timber Floors. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering (2077-2082)

Due to current design and construction practices lightweight timber flooring systems invariably suffer vibration problems. This paper examines the concept of local stiffening to enhance the natural frequency of typical UK-built timber flooring system... Read More about Effects of Local Stiffening on the Dynamic Performance of Timber Floors.

Damping Characteristics of Timber Flooring Systems with Respect to Low-Frequency Vibration Modes (2008)
Conference Proceeding
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., Reid, D., & Andersen, P. (2008). Damping Characteristics of Timber Flooring Systems with Respect to Low-Frequency Vibration Modes. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

The vibration serviceability of flooring structures has been of concern for decades. To date, design criteria classifying the dynamic behaviour of different types of timber flooring structures to an acceptable degree have not been well established. P... Read More about Damping Characteristics of Timber Flooring Systems with Respect to Low-Frequency Vibration Modes.

Vibrational behaviour of timber floors - experimental investigations (2007)
Conference Proceeding
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Reid, D. (2007). Vibrational behaviour of timber floors - experimental investigations. In Proceedings of the Third Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment (PRoBE): 20-22 November 2007, Glasgow Caledonian University

Vibrational behaviour of timber floors - experimental investigations.

Knowledge transfer in timber engineering (2006)
Conference Proceeding
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.

Performance of multi-webbed composite timber joists (2006)
Conference Proceeding
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.

Assessment of Vibrational Performance of Timber Floors. (2006)
Conference Proceeding
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)
Conference Proceeding
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.