Supporting the adoption of inclusive design practices (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Keates, S., & Clarkson, J. (2003, March). Supporting the adoption of inclusive design practices. Presented at International Conference on Inclusive Design and Communications (INCLUDE 2003), London, UK

It is known that many people are being excluded unnecessarily from using products and services and that this exclusion often arises because the designers have not taken the end-users into account fully. There are clear knowledge gaps that need to be... Read More about Supporting the adoption of inclusive design practices.

User capabilities and product demands (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Clarkson, J., & Keates, S. (2003, March). User capabilities and product demands. Presented at International Conference on Inclusive Design and Communications (INCLUDE 2003), London, UK

Currently, 1000 million of the world population have a noticeable degree of functional impairment. It is well established that impairments such as hearing, vision and reduced motor capability are of a degenerative nature and associated with increasin... Read More about User capabilities and product demands.

A framework for minimising design exclusion (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Clarkson, P. J., & Keates, S. (2003, March). A framework for minimising design exclusion. Presented at International Conference on Inclusive Design and Communications (INCLUDE 2003), London, UK

It is known that many products are not accessible to large sections of the population since designers instinctively focus on providing the necessary utility for someone matching their own physical and skill capabilities (Cooper, 1999). They are eithe... Read More about A framework for minimising design exclusion.

A study of sketching behaviour to support free-form surface modelling from on-line sketching (2003)
Journal Article
Lim, S., Qin, S., Prieto, P., Wright, D., & Shackleton, J. (2004). A study of sketching behaviour to support free-form surface modelling from on-line sketching. Design Studies, 25(4), 393-413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.destud.2003.10.008

This paper presents our experimental studies on sketching behaviour, processing and individual preference through questionnaire and sketch observation. This study has been carried out to obtain the barebones criteria that will be adopted to develop a... Read More about A study of sketching behaviour to support free-form surface modelling from on-line sketching.

Thermal modelling and optimization of heat transfer in a high-temperature theatre luminaire (2003)
Journal Article
Anderson, D. E., Truslove, T. E., & Kubie, J. (2003). Thermal modelling and optimization of heat transfer in a high-temperature theatre luminaire. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, 217(9), 1039-1048. https://doi.org/10.1243/095440603322407272

A computational fluid dynamics model has been developed to predict the thermal performance of high-temperature theatre luminaires. The theoretical results are in good agreement with available experimental data. The model has been used to investigate... Read More about Thermal modelling and optimization of heat transfer in a high-temperature theatre luminaire.

The performance of a new blind bolt for moment-resisting connections. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tizani, W., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2003, September). The performance of a new blind bolt for moment-resisting connections. Presented at 10th International Symposium Tubular Structures X

The paper introduces the principal findings of a testing programme carried out to assess the performance of a newly developed blind-bolt. The blind-bolt, an evolution of the Lindapter-Hollobolt, is in-tended for use when making moment-resisting conne... Read More about The performance of a new blind bolt for moment-resisting connections..

Analysis of Stiffened Plates: An Effective Semi-Analytical Method (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kuang, J., & Zhang, H. (2003, September). Analysis of Stiffened Plates: An Effective Semi-Analytical Method. Presented at Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing

During the past three decades, a large amount of research results on the analysis and design of stiffened plates has been reported. Most of the methods used in the analyses include finite element [1,2,3], finite strip [4,5,6] and boundary element [7,... Read More about Analysis of Stiffened Plates: An Effective Semi-Analytical Method.

Reliability of nailed timber connections with gusset plates (2003)
Journal Article
Drummond, I., & Kermani, A. (2003). Reliability of nailed timber connections with gusset plates. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Structures and buildings, 156(3), 283-290. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.2003.156.3.283

First order second moment (FOSM) analysis techniques, recently employed in the development of limit states design codes allow the engineer/designer to take into account the variations and random nature of the material properties and load effects pres... Read More about Reliability of nailed timber connections with gusset plates.

The effect of multiple haptic distractors on the performance of mtion-impaired users. (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hwang, F., Langdon, P., Keates, S., & Clarkson, P. J. (2003, July). The effect of multiple haptic distractors on the performance of mtion-impaired users. Paper presented at Conference Proceedings of EuroHaptics 2003, Dublin

Abstract. The effect of multiple haptic distractors on target selection performance was examined in terms of times to select the target and the associated cursor movement patterns. Two experiments examined: a) The effect of multiple haptic distractor... Read More about The effect of multiple haptic distractors on the performance of mtion-impaired users..

The Investigation and Analysis of Factors that Limit Penetration of Tubulars in Horizontal Oil Wells (2003)
Thesis
McCourt, I. The Investigation and Analysis of Factors that Limit Penetration of Tubulars in Horizontal Oil Wells. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2254603

To carry out remedial work in the oil producing wells through the production tubing string, a method using a continuous length of steel tubing or coiled tubing is used, that allows quick access to the well. Coiled tubing can also be used for drilling... Read More about The Investigation and Analysis of Factors that Limit Penetration of Tubulars in Horizontal Oil Wells.

Unconventional Hamilton-type variational principle in phase space and symplectic algorithm. (2003)
Journal Article
Luo, E., Huang, W., & Zhang, J. (2003). Unconventional Hamilton-type variational principle in phase space and symplectic algorithm. SCIENCE CHINA Physics, Mechanics and Astronomy, 46, 248-258. https://doi.org/10.1360/03yg9033

By a novel approach proposed by Luo, the unconventional Hamilton-type variational principle in phase space for elastodynamics of multidegree-of-freedom system is established in this paper. It not only can fully characterize the initial-value problem... Read More about Unconventional Hamilton-type variational principle in phase space and symplectic algorithm..

Design of RHS for torsion using simplified thick wall theory. (2003)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Owen, J. S., & Davies, G. (2003). Design of RHS for torsion using simplified thick wall theory. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 81, 31-36

The theory of torsion in Rectangular Hollow Sections (RHS) is reviewed and discussed with reference to design code treatments in the UK, Europe and the USA. The classical theories based on thin wall and thick wall assumptions are compared, and thick... Read More about Design of RHS for torsion using simplified thick wall theory..

Torsional behaviour of rectangular hollow sections (2003)
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Owen, J. S., & Davies, G. (2003). Torsional behaviour of rectangular hollow sections. Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 59, 641-663. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0143-974X%2802%2900060-3

The results of a series of full-scale torsion tests on rectangular hollow sections (RHS) are presented and discussed. The observed torque–twist behaviour is compared to that predicted by an extended version of Marshall’s simplified thick wall torsion... Read More about Torsional behaviour of rectangular hollow sections.

Load spectrum for utility trenches in the footway (2003)
Journal Article
Reid, A., Fairfield, C. A., & Sibbald, A. (2003). Load spectrum for utility trenches in the footway. Proceedings of the ICE - Municipal Engineer, 156(1), 57-66. https://doi.org/10.1680/muen.156.1.57.37647

Local authorities are concerned about the adoption of cable television networks after they reach two years of age. Concerns have been raised about the shallow burial depth (250 mm to the crown for ducts in footways), the longevity of the reinstatemen... Read More about Load spectrum for utility trenches in the footway.

Automated construction in Japan (2003)
Journal Article
Taylor, M., Wamuziri, S., & Smith, I. (2003). Automated construction in Japan. Proceedings of the ICE - Civil Engineering, 156(1), 34-41. https://doi.org/10.1680/cien.2003.156.1.34

Over the last 20 years the concept of automating construction
and civil engineering operations has become a reality within
Japan, resulting in improvements in site safety, efficiency and
productivity. Examples renewed in this paper include concret... Read More about Automated construction in Japan.

Load transfer mechanism in punched metal plate timber connections. (2002)
Thesis
Abdulrahman, N. A. H. Load transfer mechanism in punched metal plate timber connections. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6193

The load capacity of the punched metal plate timber joints is established,
in general, by empirical means as a result of destructive testing in accordance with relevant national standards. The basis of tests is tensile or compressive loading applied... Read More about Load transfer mechanism in punched metal plate timber connections..

Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (2002)
Thesis
Asif, M. Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (Thesis). Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2505

Over the last century a temperature rise of 0.6 C m global climate and the affiliated greenhouse effects have inflicted enormous impacts in the form of natural catastrophes, economical losses, health problems and seasonal disorder. If human activitie... Read More about Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows..

Timber cladding in Scotland (FCIN 42) (2002)
Preprint / Working Paper
Davies, I., Walker, B., & Pendlebury, J. Timber cladding in Scotland (FCIN 42)

Research note outlining a Scottish Government discussion document.

Investigating haptic assistive interfaces for motion impaired users: force-channels and competitive attractive-basins. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Langdon, P., Hwang, F., Keates, S., Clarkson, P. J., & Robinson, P. (2002, July). Investigating haptic assistive interfaces for motion impaired users: force-channels and competitive attractive-basins. Presented at EuroHaptics 2002, Edinburgh, UK

Following a pilot study that suggested that force-feedback gravity wells could, under certain conditions, lead to 20- 50% improvements in time to target in a selection task, a series of experiments further investigated the potential for enhancement o... Read More about Investigating haptic assistive interfaces for motion impaired users: force-channels and competitive attractive-basins..

Assistive haptic interfaces for motion-impaired users. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hwang, F., Keates, S., Langdon, P., & Clarkson, P. J. (2002, October). Assistive haptic interfaces for motion-impaired users. Paper presented at 24th Annual Conference and the Annual Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society EMBS/BMES Conference, Houston, Texas, USA

No abstract available.