Black, Green and White Roofs Evaluated Through the Use of an Implemented Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology
Presentation / Conference
Susca, T. (2012, December)
Black, Green and White Roofs Evaluated Through the Use of an Implemented Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology. Poster presented at International Workshop on Environment and Alternative Energy. Enabling Sustainable Space Exploration
No abstract available.
Random acts of elasticity: MoE, G and EN408.
Conference Proceeding
Ridley-Ellis, D., Moore, J. & Khokhar, A. M. (2009)
Random acts of elasticity: MoE, G and EN408
The paper examines the variation in modulus of elasticity (MoE) and shear modulus (G) within sawn timber and the implications for testing timber in accordance with EN408:2003....
Deformation and fracture behaviour of flax fibre reinforced thermosetting polymer matrix composites.
Journal Article
Hughes, M., Carpenter, J., & Hill, C. A. S. (2007)
Deformation and fracture behaviour of flax fibre reinforced thermosetting polymer matrix composites. Journal of Materials Science, 42, 2499-2511. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-006-1027-2
The mechanical properties of unidirectional flax fibre reinforced unsaturated polyester resin composites were studied with particular emphasis on their tensile deformation beh...
Using crushed clay brick as coarse aggregates in concrete.
Journal Article
Khalaf, F. (2006)
Using crushed clay brick as coarse aggregates in concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 18, 518-526. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282006%2918%3A4%28518%29
This paper provides the results of an experimental investigation into the use of crushed new clay brick as coarse aggregate in producing concrete. The present investigation is...
New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength.
Journal Article
Khalaf, F. (2005)
New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17(6), 725-732. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A6%28725%29
The bond strength between masonry units and mortar has been of considerable interest to researchers for some time. The flexural bond strength of masonry in particular is neede...
Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete.
Journal Article
Khalaf, F., & De Venny, A. S. (2005)
Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17(4), 456-464. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A4%28456%29
The testing described in this paper was performed to establish the physical and mechanical properties of new and recycled crushed clay brick aggregates for use in portland cem...
Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures.
Journal Article
Khalaf, F., & De Venny, A. S. (2004)
Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 16, 556-566. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282004%2916%3A6%28556%29
This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the effects of high temperatures on the properties of concrete made with crushed clay bricks as the coars...
The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation
Journal Article
Hill, C. A. S., Farahani, M. R. M., & Hale, M. D. C. (2004)
The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation. Holzforschung, 58(3), 316-325. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2004.049
Corsican pine (Pinus nigra) sapwood was treated with methanolic solutions of two organo alkoxysilanes ([γ-(methacryloxy)propylx] trimethoxy silane (TMPS), or vinyl trimethoxy ...
Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows.
Thesis
Asif, M. Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from 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, e...
Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process
Journal Article
Turner, P., & Murphy, R. (1995)
Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process. Wood science and technology, 29(5), 385-395. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00202586
Several factors which influence the treatment of timber products with vapour phase preservatives such as borate esters are considered. Gas flow rate through the substrate was ...