Space-Time Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Transfer Plate Structures in Tall Buildings
Conference Proceeding
Kuang, J., & Zhang, H. (2009)
Space-Time Finite Element Dynamic Analysis of Transfer Plate Structures in Tall Buildings. In B. H. V. Topping, L. F. Costa Neves, & R. C. Barros (Eds.), Proceedings of the 12th international conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computingdoi:10.4203/ccp.91.223
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...
Foundations of embankments with encased Stone columns.
Conference Proceeding
Miranda Manzanares, M., Castro, J., Sagaseta, C., Cañizal, J., & Da Costa, A. (2013)
Foundations of embankments with encased Stone columns. In Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Paris 2013
Stone columns are a common improvement technique for foundations of embankments in soft soils. When the soft soil
does not provide enough lateral support, the columns are enca...
Torsion tests on small and large-scale RHS with circular wall cut-outs
Conference Proceeding
Ridley-Ellis, D., Owen, J. S., & Davies, G. (2007)
Torsion tests on small and large-scale RHS with circular wall cut-outs
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 th...
Comparing usefulness of acoustic measurements on standing trees for segregation by timber stiffness.
Conference Proceeding
Gil-Moreno, D., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2015)
Comparing usefulness of acoustic measurements on standing trees for segregation by timber stiffness. In R. J. Ross, R. Gonçalves, & X. Wang (Eds.), Proceedings: 19th International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium (378-385
The paper presents a comparison of standard procedures to measure acoustic stiffness of standing trees and logs. The aim is to see how useful they are for predicting the prope...
Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks.
Conference Proceeding
Zhang, B., Kermani, A., Fillingham, T., Cullen, M., & Kilpatrick, T. (2014)
Enhancement of deflection serviceability performance of metal web joist timber floors using strongbacks. In Proceedings of the 12th World Conference on Timber Engineering WCTE2014,
This paper presents the study on the serviceability performance of the floors constructed with metal web
joists with focus on the deflection at floor centre under 1 kN point l...
Building timber gridshells with air: Numerical simulations and technique challenges
Conference Proceeding
Liuti, A., D'Amico, B., & Pugnale, A. (2016)
Building timber gridshells with air: Numerical simulations and technique challenges. In P. J. S. Cruz (Ed.), Structures and Architecture: Beyond their Limits
Construction has always been a fascinating and challenging aspect of timber gridshells. So far, only three techniques have successfully been used for the erection of such stru...
Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues
Conference Proceeding
Tlustochowicz, G., Kermani, A., & Johnsson, H. (2010)
Beam and post system for non-residential multi-storey timber buildings – Conceptual framework and key issues. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering,
In Sweden, there has been a long tradition of using timber in the construction of housing and in recent years, timber structural systems are increasingly used in multi-s...
Developments In stress-laminated arch construction for footbridges.
Conference Proceeding
Kermani, A., & Freedman, G. (2010)
Developments In stress-laminated arch construction for footbridges. In Proceedings of International Conference on Timber Bridges,
Developments In stress-laminated arch construction for footbridges.
Revisiting the particle size effects in centrifuge modelling
Conference Proceeding
Nadimi, S., Fonseca, J., Taylor, R. N., & Barreto, D. (2016)
Revisiting the particle size effects in centrifuge modelling. In S. Escoffier, M. Blanc, A. Bretschneider, & L. Thorel (Eds.), EUROFUGE 2016, 3rd European conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics. , (85-90
Geotechnical centrifuge modelling provides an opportunity to examine novel and complex events in a well-controlled and repeatable environment. While grain interaction and cont...
The Use of Torsion Test Method to Evaluate the Shear Properties of Timber Joists
Conference Proceeding
Khokhar, A., & Zhang, J. (2012)
The Use of Torsion Test Method to Evaluate the Shear Properties of Timber Joists. In P. Quenneville (Ed.), Proceedings of the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2012)
This paper presents details of the experimental method and test results from a series of torsion tests undertaken to evaluate the shear modulus and shear strength of solid tim...