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A GA evolving instructions for a timetable builder. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Blum, C., Correia, S., Dorigo, M., Paechter, B., Rossi-Doria, O., & Snoek, M. (2002, August). A GA evolving instructions for a timetable builder. Presented at PATAT 2002

In this work we present a Genetic Algorithm for tackling timetabling problems. Our approach uses an indirect solution representation, which denotes a number of instructions for a timetable builder on how to sequentially build a solution. These instru... Read More about A GA evolving instructions for a timetable builder..

A local search for the timetabling problem. (2002)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Rossi-Doria, O., Blum, C., Knowles, J., Sampels, M., Socha, K., & Paechter, B. (2002, August). A local search for the timetabling problem. Presented at PATAT 2002

This work is part of the Metaheuristic Network, a European Commission project that seeks to empirically compare the performance of various metaheuristics on different combinatorial optimization problems. In this paper we define a representation, a ne... Read More about A local search for the timetabling problem..

Powder-coated Al-clad Windows: characteristics and performance. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Asif, M., Davidson, A., & Muneer, T. (2001). Powder-coated Al-clad Windows: characteristics and performance. In The Whole-life performance of facades - Proceedings (63-69)

Nor-Dan is the biggest windows manufacturing company in Norway and has been producing aluminium clad windows for the past 30 years. Over the last twenty years, powder coated aluminium has replaced the anodised aluminium to enhance the weathering and... Read More about Powder-coated Al-clad Windows: characteristics and performance..

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, April). Flexural behaviour of Rectangular Hollow Sections with circular side wall openings. Presented at Tubular Structures - International Symposium

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..

The tools designers use: what do they reveal about design thinking? (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smyth, M. (1998). The tools designers use: what do they reveal about design thinking?. In J. S. Smith, & E. W. L. Norman (Eds.), IDATER 98 : International Conference on Design and Technology Educational Research and Curriculum Development (146-153)

The role of metaphor at the human computer interface. (1994)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smyth, M., & Knott, R. P. (1994). The role of metaphor at the human computer interface. In S. Howard, & Y. K. Leung (Eds.), Proceedings of OZCHI'94, the CHISIG Annual Conference : Harmony through working together (287-291)

Interface metaphors are introduced as a technique to facilitate the learning of systems. To better understand this process, metaphors are discussed in terms of their role in the formation of mental models. This suggests that the principle advantage o... Read More about The role of metaphor at the human computer interface..

The use of design activity for research into Computer Supported Co-operative Work (CSCW) (1991)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Garner, S. W., Scrivener, S. A. R., Clarke, A. A., Clark, S., Connolly, J. H., Palmen, H., …Smyth, M. G. (1991). The use of design activity for research into Computer Supported Co-operative Work (CSCW). In J. Smith (Ed.), DATER 91 (84-96)

This paper describes current research at Loughborough University in the field of Computer Supported Co-operative Working (CSCW). The project, which is funded by the Information Engineering Directorate (IED) within the Science and Engineering Research... Read More about The use of design activity for research into Computer Supported Co-operative Work (CSCW).

Evaluation of ventilation performance in public spaces. (1998)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Currie, J., & Capper, G. (1998, November). Evaluation of ventilation performance in public spaces. Presented at EPIC'98 2nd European conference on energy performance and indoor climate in buildings

Smoking restrictions in the workplace and increased health consciousness at home have seen a sizable reduction in the number of spaces where smoking is permissible. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of ventilation in public houses,... Read More about Evaluation of ventilation performance in public spaces..

Settlement-The Short and the Long of it (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
McDougall, J. (2011). Settlement-The Short and the Long of it. In D. Zekkos (Ed.), Geotechnical Characterization, Field Measurement, and Laboratory Testing of Municipal Solid Waste (76-111). https://doi.org/10.1061/41146%28395%293

Total settlement in municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills can be considerable, from 25% to 50% of original fill thickness (Bjarngard and Edgers, 1990). Some occurs very quickly, i.e. during the filling phase (or short term), but there remains a signi... Read More about Settlement-The Short and the Long of it.

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, August). Load transfer mechanisms in punched metal -plate connected timber structures. Presented at 7th World Conference on Timber Engineering

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

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.

Optimisation of an oak container (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Savage, N., Kermani, A., & Zhang, H. (2010). Optimisation of an oak container. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Traditional containers such as barrels, used in the transportation and storage of food and liquid, have been constructed from timber for thousands of years. The design of the container has evolved over time and the original design specifications have... Read More about Optimisation of an oak container.

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.

Permeability of concrete: A practical approach (1996)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tait, C., Kermani, A., & Khalaf, F. M. (1996). Permeability of concrete: A practical approach. In Concrete in the Service of Mankind: Proceedings of the International Congress, Dundee, January 1996 (5 volume set) (435-441)

Permeability of concrete: A practical approach.