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Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Livingstone, A., Patlakas, P., Milne, M., Smith, S., & Hairstans, R. (2016, August). Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection. Presented at World Conference on Timber Engineering, Vienna, Austria

This paper presents a novel method of automating the structural design of timber connections and ensuring code compliance within a Building Information Modelling (BIM) context. The mathematical method of Multi Dimensional Data Fitting (MDDF) is prese... Read More about Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection.

A BIM platform for offsite timber construction. (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Patlakas, P., Livingstone, A., & Hairstans, R. (2015). A BIM platform for offsite timber construction.

This paper discusses the potential of a BIM platform for offsite timber construction within the context of the UK construction industry. It examines the benefits, limitations, and challenges that BIM brings for offsite timber. Proof-of-concept projec... Read More about A BIM platform for offsite timber construction..

Developing performance-based standards for external timber cladding (2015)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davies, I. (2015). Developing performance-based standards for external timber cladding. Energy Procedia, 78, 183-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.137

This paper reviews the background to, and development of, new British Standards for external timber cladding. The standards are being produced because timber has become a widely used external cladding material in the UK and this has highlighted that... Read More about Developing performance-based standards for external timber cladding.

Stand-up comedy for researchers (2014)
Book Chapter
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2014). Stand-up comedy for researchers. In I. Daly, & A. Brophy Haney (Eds.), 53 interesting ways to communicate your research (57-58). The Professional and Higher Partnership Ltd

Effective researchers need both to conduct high-quality research and to communicate it - to subject specialists, researchers in other fields, research participants, business, government, the third sector, or the public, not to mention potential emplo... Read More about Stand-up comedy for researchers.

Load displacement characteristics of multi-nailed timber joists with plywood gussets (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A., & Porteous, A. (2002). Load displacement characteristics of multi-nailed timber joists with plywood gussets. In Timber Construction in the New Millennium: The Proceedings of 7th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2002: August 12-15

Load displacement characteristics of multi-nailed timber joists with plywood gussets.

The shear strength and failure modes of timber joists obtained from the torsion test method. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khokhar, A. M., Zhang, H., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2010). The shear strength and failure modes of timber joists obtained from the torsion test method. In A. Ceccotti (Ed.), 11th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2010 (WTCTE 2010) (3509-3516)

This paper presents details of the experimental method and test results from a series of torsion tests undertaken to evaluate the shear strength of timber joists. The failure modes and the correlation of shear strength and torsional shear modulus we... Read More about The shear strength and failure modes of timber joists obtained from the torsion test method..

Flexural behaviour of Rectangular Hollow Sections with circular side wall openings. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ridley-Ellis, D. J., Owen, J. S., & Davies, G. (2001). Flexural behaviour of Rectangular Hollow Sections with circular side wall openings. In R. Puthli, & S. Herion (Eds.), Tubular Structures IX : Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium and Euroc

The influence of circular web openings on the flexura behaviour of Rectangular Hollow Sections is introduced. The results of full-scale laboratory tests in three and four-point bending and the development of analytical finite element models to predi... Read More about Flexural behaviour of Rectangular Hollow Sections with circular side wall openings..

Space-Time Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Transfer Plate Structures in Tall Buildings (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kuang, J., & Zhang, H. (2009, September). Space-Time Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Transfer Plate Structures in Tall Buildings. Presented at Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing

A new space-time finite element formulation for dynamic analysis of transfer plates is presented. The method is based on an unconventional Hamilton variational principle and a special technique in time domain interpolation is employed. For the simple... Read More about Space-Time Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Transfer Plate Structures in Tall Buildings.

Load transfer mechanisms in punched metal -plate connected timber structures (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Abdulrahman, A., & Kermani, A. (2002). Load transfer mechanisms in punched metal -plate connected timber structures. In Timber Construction in the New Millennium: The Proceedings of 7th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2002: August 12-15, 200

load transfer mechanisms in punched metal -plate connected timber structures.

An investigation into the influence of flange size on the shear strength of OSB webbed I-joists (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, R., & Kermani, A. (2004). An investigation into the influence of flange size on the shear strength of OSB webbed I-joists. In Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Timber Engineering: WCTE 2004, Lahti, Finland, June 14-17, 2004. Presentations

An investigation into the influence of flange size on the shear strength of OSB webbed I-joists.

Parametric study of multi-webbed composite timber joists. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, B., Bahadori-Jahromi, A., & Kermani, A. (2005). Parametric study of multi-webbed composite timber joists. In Proceedings of the Second Scottish Conference for Postgraduate Researchers of the Built and Natural Environment (451-461)

Parametric study of multi-webbed composite timber joists.

Influence of grain direction on in-plane strength properties of plywood. (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A. (1996). Influence of grain direction on in-plane strength properties of plywood. In Proceedings of the International Wood Engineering Conference, Oct. 28-31, 1996, New Orleans, USA

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

Structural behaviour of multi-nailed timber connections (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kermani, A., & Goh, H. C. C. (1996). Structural behaviour of multi-nailed timber connections. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on The Development of Wood Science and Technology (102-108)

Structural behaviour of multi-nailed timber connections.

Analysis of Stiffened Plates: An Effective Semi-Analytical Method (2003)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Kuang, J., & Zhang, H. (2003). Analysis of Stiffened Plates: An Effective Semi-Analytical Method. In B. Topping (Ed.), Proceedings of the Ninth International Conference on Civil and Structural Engineering Computing. https://doi.org/10.4203/ccp.77.36

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.

Determining the Shear Modulus of Sitka Spruce from Torsion Tests (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khokhar, A., Zhang, H., Ridley-Ellis, D., & Moore, J. (2008). Determining the Shear Modulus of Sitka Spruce from Torsion Tests. In 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering 2008 (2137-2144)

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.

Evaluation of the Shear Constant of a Timber Beam using a Photogrammetric Approach (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Zhang, H., Mohamed, A., & Xiao, Z. (2011, June). Evaluation of the Shear Constant of a Timber Beam using a Photogrammetric Approach. Presented at Proceedings of the Thirteenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Com

The shear modulus is a fundamental mechanical property of wood that is used in general timber design [1,2,3]. Compared with other engineering materials, timber has relatively low shear stiffness in comparison to its modulus of elasticity, and so shea... Read More about Evaluation of the Shear Constant of a Timber Beam using a Photogrammetric Approach.

Digital image processing of weathered stone for determining the optimum cleaning level of stonework (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Humanyun, R., Zhang, H., & Zhang, B. (2012, July). Digital image processing of weathered stone for determining the optimum cleaning level of stonework. Presented at 14th International Conference and Exhibition on Structural Faults and Repair

In this study, the authors introduced a new image component sampling technique that can be used to evaluate level of cleaning of weathered masonry stone for historic buildings. The proposed technique is based on the Standard Pattern (SP). The images... Read More about Digital image processing of weathered stone for determining the optimum cleaning level of stonework.

Acoustic Hanger (2017)
Patent
Su, S., Smith, S., & McAndrew, S. (2017). Acoustic Hanger. GB 2493005. UK Patent Office

This patent stemmed from research undertaken to investigate the reduction of sound transmission through lightweight floors in apartments. Lightweight floors have commonly been associated with low frequency resonance issues partly due to the lack of i... Read More about Acoustic Hanger.

Influence of stiffness of between-joists bracing on vibrational serviceability of wood floors. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khokhar, A., Chui, Y., & Smith, I. (2012). Influence of stiffness of between-joists bracing on vibrational serviceability of wood floors. In P. Quenneville (Ed.), Proceedings of World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2012) (362-369)

Floors with repetitive parallel wood joists overlain by wood panel sheathing behave as orthotropic two-way structures since their along-joist stiffness is much higher than across-joist stiffness. Due to this orthotropy, they have a tendency to produc... Read More about Influence of stiffness of between-joists bracing on vibrational serviceability of wood floors..