Evolution of soil fabric and its interpretation using different methods. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Barreto, D. (2008, June). Evolution of soil fabric and its interpretation using different methods. Paper presented at British Geotechnical Association (BGA) Young Geotechnical Engineers' Symposium

Different methods to study the evolution of fabric anisotropy are presented. DEM simulations on assemblies of spheres subjected to different stress paths using a three-dimensional periodic cell are used for the analysis of these methods. The links be... Read More about Evolution of soil fabric and its interpretation using different methods..

Performance characteristics of structural insulated panels (SIPs). (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
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)..

Development of Nailed/Screwed Modules for Stress Laminated Timber Arch Bridges (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Freedman, G., & Kermani, A. (2008, June). Development of Nailed/Screwed Modules for Stress Laminated Timber Arch Bridges. Presented at 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.

Damping Characteristics of Timber Flooring Systems with Respect to Low-Frequency Vibration Modes (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., Reid, D., & Andersen, P. (2008, June). Damping Characteristics of Timber Flooring Systems with Respect to Low-Frequency Vibration Modes. Presented at 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.

Determining the Shear Modulus of Sitka Spruce from Torsion Tests (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khokhar, A., Zhang, H., Ridley-Ellis, D., & Moore, J. (2008, June). Determining the Shear Modulus of Sitka Spruce from Torsion Tests. Presented at WCTE2008:10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

This paper presents details of the experimental method, and preliminary results from, a series of torsion tests undertaken to evaluate the shear modulus of Sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis) timber. Direct torsion tests were used to determine the variat... Read More about Determining the Shear Modulus of Sitka Spruce from Torsion Tests.

Restaurierung antiker Tempel: Experimentelle Untersuchungen zum Ausziehverhalten von Verankerungen im Marmor (2008)
Journal Article
Kourkoulis, S., Papanicolopulos, S.-A., Marinelli, A., & Vayas, I. (2008). Restaurierung antiker Tempel: Experimentelle Untersuchungen zum Ausziehverhalten von Verankerungen im Marmor. Bautechnik / Structural Engineering, 85(2), 109-119. https://doi.org/10.1002/bate.200810010

In restoration works of antique Greek temples individual marble blocks are connected together to form a single element, e.g. an architrave. Due to the demand of reversibility of the intervention, this is done in the Acropolis of Athens by means of ti... Read More about Restaurierung antiker Tempel: Experimentelle Untersuchungen zum Ausziehverhalten von Verankerungen im Marmor.

A Parametric Evaluation of Multi-Webbed Composite Joists Based on EC5 (2007)
Journal Article
Bahadori-Jahromi, A., Kermani, A., Zhang, B., & Reid, D. (2007). A Parametric Evaluation of Multi-Webbed Composite Joists Based on EC5. Journal of the Institute of Wood Science, 17(6), 295-310. https://doi.org/10.1179/wsc.2007.17.6.295

The introduction of engineered beams offers long span, low cost and light weight joists in comparison to traditional solid timber sections. However, the vibration criteria in the design codes may significantly reduce the permissible span of the joist... Read More about A Parametric Evaluation of Multi-Webbed Composite Joists Based on EC5.

Movements of goods, services and people: entanglements with sustainability implications. (2007)
Book Chapter
Wigan, M., & Southworth, F. (2007). Movements of goods, services and people: entanglements with sustainability implications. In V. Himanen, M. Lee-Gosselin, & A. Perrels (Eds.), Space - Economy Interactions in a Sustainable Setting. Elsevier

Structural timber design to Eurocode 5. (2007)
Book
Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2007). Structural timber design to Eurocode 5. Wiley

Structural Timber Design to Eurocode 5 provides practising engineers and specialist contractors with comprehensive, detailed information and in-depth guidance on the design of timber structures based on the common rules and rules for buildings in Eur... Read More about Structural timber design to Eurocode 5..

Whack-a-stick discovery. (2007)
Digital Artefact
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2007). Whack-a-stick discovery

This flash animation is a powerful simulation of the longitudinal vibration of a solid beam (the basic physics behind modern non-destructive methods of testing timber battens to measure stiffness and predict strength.

You can see the effect of str... Read More about Whack-a-stick discovery..

Accessibility research in a vocational context (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Adams, R., & Keates, S. (2007, July). Accessibility research in a vocational context. Presented at 4th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2007, Beijing, China

Current experience shows that vocational context has a vital role to play in research on inclusive information society technology, for at least four reasons. First, the occurrence of disabilities has a major impact on employability and employment. Ho... Read More about Accessibility research in a vocational context.

The role of renewable and non-renewable sources for meeting future UK energy needs (2007)
Journal Article
Asif, M., Currie, J., & Muneer, T. (2007). The role of renewable and non-renewable sources for meeting future UK energy needs. International Journal of Nuclear Governance, Economy and Ecology, 1, 372-383. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJNGEE.2007.016657

Provision of sufficient, affordable and secure energy is very crucial for modern economies. Countries across the world are facing energy challenges one way or the other. This article discusses the present energy scenario of the UK and the emerging ch... Read More about The role of renewable and non-renewable sources for meeting future UK energy needs.

Vibrational behaviour of timber floors - experimental investigations (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Reid, D. (2007, November). Vibrational behaviour of timber floors - experimental investigations. Presented at The Third Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built & Natural Environment (PRoBE),

Vibrational behaviour of timber floors - experimental investigations.

Comparison of pattern recognition techniques for the classification of impact acoustic emissions. (2007)
Journal Article
Yella, S., Gupta, N. K., & Dougherty, M. S. (2007). Comparison of pattern recognition techniques for the classification of impact acoustic emissions. Transportation Research Part C : Emerging Technologies, 15, 345-360. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trc.2007.05.004

Current day condition monitoring applications involving wood are mostly carried out through visual inspection and if necessary some impact acoustic examination is carried out. These inspections are mainly done intuitively by skilled personnel. In thi... Read More about Comparison of pattern recognition techniques for the classification of impact acoustic emissions..

Torsion tests on small and large-scale RHS with circular wall cut-outs (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D., Owen, J. S., & Davies, G. (2007, September). Torsion tests on small and large-scale RHS with circular wall cut-outs. Presented at 10th Intl Symp on Tubular Structures (ISTS), Madrid, Spain

The results of small and large-scale torsion tests on rectangular section tubes with circular wall perforations are presented and discussed. Perforations are shown to cause the torsional resistance to be re-duced by up to 60% and stiffness to be redu... Read More about Torsion tests on small and large-scale RHS with circular wall cut-outs.

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.

Solving optimal pump control problem using max-min ant system. (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lopez-Ibanez, M., Prasad, T. D., & Paechter, B. (2007, July). Solving optimal pump control problem using max-min ant system. Presented at 9th Annual Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO), London, UK

Säulen griechischer Tempel unter Erdbebenbeanspruchung (2007)
Journal Article
Vayas, I., Dasiou, M.-E., & Marinelli, A. (2007). Säulen griechischer Tempel unter Erdbebenbeanspruchung. Bautechnik / Structural Engineering, 84(6), 388-396. https://doi.org/10.1002/bate.200710034

olumns of Greek Temples under seismic loading:

Columns of ancient Greek Temples consist of accurately dressed individual blocks in total absence on binding mortars. The seismic response of such multi-drum structures is completely different than th... Read More about Säulen griechischer Tempel unter Erdbebenbeanspruchung.

Numerical Evaluation of Lateral Spreading Displacements in layered soils (2007)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Valsamis, A., Bouckovalas, G., & Dimitriadi, V. (2007, June). Numerical Evaluation of Lateral Spreading Displacements in layered soils. Paper presented at 4th International Conference on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, Thessaloniki, Greece

The seismic design of earthworks and foundations against liquefaction-induced lateral spreading requires knowledge of the associated maximum ground displacement and its variation with depth. This article focuses upon the numerical predicti... Read More about Numerical Evaluation of Lateral Spreading Displacements in layered soils.

Optimisation of timber platform frame construction (2007)
Thesis
Hairstans, R. Optimisation of timber platform frame construction. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6041

Timber platform frame has evolved as an efficient method of construction for domestic dwellings and is experiencing continual growth in the UK due to it lending itself to off-site modem methods of construction (MMC), being environmentally efficient a... Read More about Optimisation of timber platform frame construction.