Dr Dan Ridley-Ellis' Outputs (14)

Timber properties of noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock grown in Great Britain (2016)
Report
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & McLean, P. (2016). Timber properties of noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock grown in Great Britain. Great Britain: Forest Research

The softwood processing sector in Great Britain has been built around the use of a very small number of timber producing species – predominantly Sitka spruce. The recent increase in outbreaks of host-specific tree pests and diseases has led to an int... Read More about Timber properties of noble fir, Norway spruce, western red cedar and western hemlock grown in Great Britain.

Timber material properties. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, September). Timber material properties. Presented at CPD Seminar Structural Timber Engineering

Timber material properties, grading techniques and ways of optimising selection.

Grading structural timber. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, September). Grading structural timber. Presented at CPD Seminar Structural Timber Engineering

Grading structural timber.

Combining of results from visual inspection, non-destructive testing and semi-destructive testing to predict the mechanical properties of Western Hemlock (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bather, M., Ridley-Ellis, D., & Gil-Moreno, D. (2016, August). Combining of results from visual inspection, non-destructive testing and semi-destructive testing to predict the mechanical properties of Western Hemlock. Paper presented at World Conference on Timber Engineering

Current methods of assessing the mechanical properties of in-situ timber are limited, particularly with regard to estimating bending strength and stiffness. The aim of this research is to combine non-destructive testing (NDT), visual inspection and t... Read More about Combining of results from visual inspection, non-destructive testing and semi-destructive testing to predict the mechanical properties of Western Hemlock.

Using the right Modulus of Elasticity to get the best grades out of softwood timber species in Great Britain (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & McLean, P. (2016, August). Using the right Modulus of Elasticity to get the best grades out of softwood timber species in Great Britain. Presented at 2016 World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2016)

The correct characterisation of modulus of elasticity in bending is fundamental for timber grading, especially when that property limits the allocation to a strength class. The aim of this paper is to empirically determine the relationship between EN... Read More about Using the right Modulus of Elasticity to get the best grades out of softwood timber species in Great Britain.

Thinking beyond the usual strength grades – with examples of British spruce and larch (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D., Adams, S., & Lehneke, S. (2016, August). Thinking beyond the usual strength grades – with examples of British spruce and larch. Presented at World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2016)

This paper summarises the processes and normative requirements involved in grading of structural timber, and outlines a number of areas in which matters may be improved, so as to make better use of the true properties of the timber resource used. The... Read More about Thinking beyond the usual strength grades – with examples of British spruce and larch.

Analysis of acoustical properties of wood and mode identification by sample scanning in the very near field (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Pantelić, F., Šumarac Pavlović, D., Mijić, M., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, June). Analysis of acoustical properties of wood and mode identification by sample scanning in the very near field. Presented at 60th Meeting of the Society for Electronics, Telecommunications, Computers, Automatic Control and Nuclear Engineering ETRAN

It is possible to achieve a good visualization of vibration modes by microphone scanning of a vibration excited sample of wood in very near field. The experimental settings, shown in this paper, were used for wood properties characterization and obse... Read More about Analysis of acoustical properties of wood and mode identification by sample scanning in the very near field.

Bright Club Edinburgh backstage (2016)
Digital Artefact
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016). Bright Club Edinburgh backstage. [YouTube video]

Backstage at the Bright Club Edinburgh show #37.0 (26th April 2016)
Public engagement and researcher development through stand up comedy
https://youtu.be/gMO0ozKJ7t4

Does home-grown make the grade? (2016)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016). Does home-grown make the grade?. Forestry & Timber News,

Summary of research into the properties of UK-grown timber (relevant to grading for construction use).

Making the grade and maximising the opportunities. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, April). Making the grade and maximising the opportunities. Presented at Institute of Chartered Foresters 2016 National Conference “The Timber Supply Chain – Dynamics and Opportunities”

Institute of Chartered Foresters National Conference 2016

Invited presentation covering:
A quick explanation of key properties of wood, relevant to construction
The extent of variation in these properties, between and within species – and the... Read More about Making the grade and maximising the opportunities..

The timber resource in G. B.-more species for new challenges. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gil-Moreno, D., Ridley-Ellis, D., & McLean, P. (2016, April). The timber resource in G. B.-more species for new challenges. Paper presented at Young Researchers’ Forum III: Innovation in Construction Materials

Timber in Great Britain is mostly produced from Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis). Biotic threats have led tree growers to consider the planting of a wider range of species to offer a more resilient forest. There is little information on how this will... Read More about The timber resource in G. B.-more species for new challenges..

Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe: an explanation for engineers and researchers (2016)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Stapel, P., & Baño, V. (2016). Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe: an explanation for engineers and researchers. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 74(3), 291-306. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-016-1034-1

This paper is a concise explanation of the normative background to strength grading in Europe, addressing important aspects that are commonly misunderstood by structural engineers and timber researchers. It also highlights changes that are being made... Read More about Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe: an explanation for engineers and researchers.

Current UK timber grading and engineered wood products. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, February). Current UK timber grading and engineered wood products

Timber grading seminar - Some things you should know about how strength grading works and what is changing in the standards. (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, February). Timber grading seminar - Some things you should know about how strength grading works and what is changing in the standards. Presented at Timber grading seminar

Presentations from the seminar on timber grading.

"This grading seminar will give you a crash course in timber strength grading, what it is, how it works, and how it is changing. It aims to demystify timber grading, tackle some widely held misconc... Read More about Timber grading seminar - Some things you should know about how strength grading works and what is changing in the standards..