Load-slip characteristics of multi-nailed timber joints. (1999)
Journal Article
KERMANI, A., & GOH, H. C. C. (1999). Load-slip characteristics of multi-nailed timber joints. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Structures and buildings, 134(1), 31-43. https://doi.org/10.1680/istbu.1999.31251

Load-slip characteristics of multi-nailed timber joints.

Fundamental behaviour of rectangular hollow sections with web openings. (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D., Davies, G., & Owen, J. S. (1998, August). Fundamental behaviour of rectangular hollow sections with web openings. Presented at 8th International Symposium on Tubular Structures (ISTS)

Temperature distribution models for double-glazed windows and their use in assessing condensation occurrence. (1998)
Thesis
Abodahab, N. Temperature distribution models for double-glazed windows and their use in assessing condensation occurrence. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3856

Rectangular Hollow Sections as Slim Floor edge beams (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D., Davies, G., & Owen, J. S. (1998, May). Rectangular Hollow Sections as Slim Floor edge beams. Presented at Trends and developments in building, TEMPUS JEP 11297

Presented at Trends and developments in building, TEMPUS JEP 11297, Iasi (Romania), May 1998

Influence of grain direction on in-plane strength properties of plywood. (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A. (1996, October). Influence of grain direction on in-plane strength properties of plywood. Presented at International Wood Engineering Conference

Influence of grain direction on in-plane strength properties of plywood

The design of a masonry arch motorway bridge validated by scale model tests. (1996)
Thesis
Ridley-Ellis, D. The design of a masonry arch motorway bridge validated by scale model tests. (Thesis). The University of Nottingham. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8231

MRes dissertation

Permeability of concrete: A practical approach (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tait, C., Kermani, A., & Khalaf, F. M. (1996, June). Permeability of concrete: A practical approach. Presented at International Congress on Concrete In The Service Of Mankind

Permeability of concrete: A practical approach.

Structural behaviour of multi-nailed timber connections (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A., & Goh, H. C. C. (1996, April). Structural behaviour of multi-nailed timber connections. Presented at 2nd International Conference on The Development of Wood Science and Technology

Structural behaviour of multi-nailed timber connections.

A Study of Semi-Rigid and Nonlinear Behaviour Of Nailed Joints in Timber Portal Frames (1996)
Journal Article
Kermani, A. (1996). A Study of Semi-Rigid and Nonlinear Behaviour Of Nailed Joints in Timber Portal Frames. International Journal of Forest Engineering, 7(2), 17-33. https://doi.org/10.1080/08435243.1996.10702682

In this paper a study is made of the semi-rigid and non-linear behaviour of nailed knee joints in timber frames. A numerical analysis is applied to the non-linear deformation of the joints. The solution is derived using the stiffness method of analys... Read More about A Study of Semi-Rigid and Nonlinear Behaviour Of Nailed Joints in Timber Portal Frames.

The behaviour of a MDF groove‐lock flooring system under static load (1995)
Journal Article
Bell, C. L., Kermani, A., & McKenzie, W. M. C. (1995). The behaviour of a MDF groove‐lock flooring system under static load. Building research and information : the international journal of research, development and demonstration, 23(5), 249-254. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219508727472

Investigation of the structural behaviour of medium density fibreboard, MDF, panels used as a flooring system under static loading conditions. Properties of the panel and structural support rails were tested as separate components to determine their... Read More about The behaviour of a MDF groove‐lock flooring system under static load.

Finite Element Analysis of Timber Joints Made with Welded Steel Gussets and Dowels (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Goh, H., & Kermani, A. (1994, August). Finite Element Analysis of Timber Joints Made with Welded Steel Gussets and Dowels. Presented at 2nd International Conference on Computational Structures Technology, Athens, Greece

Three-dimensional non-linear finite element analysis was used to study the structural behaviour and performance of timber joints made with welded steel gusset plates and dowels. The behaviour of such structural systems, which consist of timber member... Read More about Finite Element Analysis of Timber Joints Made with Welded Steel Gussets and Dowels.

Study of deformation of bolted timber connections using single-beam reflection holographic interferametry (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McKenzie, W. M. C., Kermani, A., & Leifer, I. (1994, July). Study of deformation of bolted timber connections using single-beam reflection holographic interferametry. Presented at 10th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics

Study of deformation of bolted timber connections using single-beam reflection holographic interferametry.

Behaviour of Timber Joints made with welded steel Gussets and dowels (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A., & Goh, H. C. C. (1994, July). Behaviour of Timber Joints made with welded steel Gussets and dowels. Presented at Pacific Timber Engineering Conference

Behaviour of timber joints made with welded steel gussets and dowels.

A Study of Structural Behaviour and Performance of Pitched Timber Portals (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A. (1994, July). A Study of Structural Behaviour and Performance of Pitched Timber Portals. Presented at International Conference on Full-Scale Behaviour of Low-Rise Buildings

A Study of Structural Behaviour and Performance of Pitched Timber Portals.

Permeability of stressed concrete: Steady‐state method of measuring permeability of hardened concrete studies in relation to the change in structure of concrete under various short‐term stress levels (1991)
Journal Article
Kermani, A. (1991). Permeability of stressed concrete: Steady‐state method of measuring permeability of hardened concrete studies in relation to the change in structure of concrete under various short‐term stress levels. Building research and information : the international journal of research, development and demonstration, 19(6), 360-366. https://doi.org/10.1080/09613219108727156

Abdy Kermani of the Structural Research Group at the Department of Civil Engineering, Napier Polytechnic of Edinburgh, found that permeability increases with increase in applied stress level depending on the type of the mix and the magnitude of the a... Read More about Permeability of stressed concrete: Steady‐state method of measuring permeability of hardened concrete studies in relation to the change in structure of concrete under various short‐term stress levels.

Performance of Nailed Gusset Joints in Ridged Timber Portals (1991)
Journal Article
Kermani, A., & Lee, B. S. (1991). Performance of Nailed Gusset Joints in Ridged Timber Portals. International Journal of Forest Engineering, 3(1), 13-28. https://doi.org/10.1080/08435243.1991.10702630

Abstract The structural behaviour and performance of nailed plywood gusset knee joints of timber portal frames are investigated. An analytical study has shown, and experimental study has confirmed, that the behaviour of the joints in terms of streng... Read More about Performance of Nailed Gusset Joints in Ridged Timber Portals.

A vapour phase preservative treatment of manufactured wood based board materials (1989)
Journal Article
Murphy, R. J., & Turner, P. (1989). A vapour phase preservative treatment of manufactured wood based board materials. Wood science and technology, 23(3), 273-279. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00367740

The preservative treatment of four different wood based board materials using an esterified borate applied in the vapour phase was investigated. Under optimum conditions complete impregnation via the board faces was achieved in all boards treated. Bo... Read More about A vapour phase preservative treatment of manufactured wood based board materials.

Kickstart 2009
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Taylor, M. D. Kickstart 2009

The Kickstart summer programme provided a range of engineering and science challenges for S5 pupils from the Edinburgh area to experience studying and working at Edinburgh Napier University. Dr Mark Taylor provided a two hour workshop on bridge cons... Read More about Kickstart 2009.