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...
Understanding the compatibility of UK resource for dowel laminated timber construction
Presentation / Conference
Plowas, W., Bell, T., Hairstans, R., & Williamson, J. B. (2016, June)
Understanding the compatibility of UK resource for dowel laminated timber construction. Paper presented at Integrated Design Conference
Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT also know as Brettstapel) is a technique of constructing large-scale solid timber panels for use as structural or non-structural elements. The tech...
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.
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...
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...
Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete.
Thesis
Heritage, I. Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6571
Direct electric curing is the method by which the hydration reactions within concrete are
thermally accelerated by passing an alternating electric current through the sample. ...
Recycling of demolished masonry rubble.
Thesis
De Venny, A. S. Recycling of demolished masonry rubble. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6043
The recycling of demolished masonry rubble as the coarse aggregate in new concrete
represents an interesting possibility at a time when the cost of dumping such material
is on...
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...
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...
The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings.
Journal Article
Smith, S., Baker, D., MacKenzie, R., Wood, J. B., Dunbavin, P., & Panter, D. (2006)
The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. Journal of Building Appraisal, 2(1), 69-85
This paper outlines the background, process and system approach towards the development of robust details (RD) for sound insulation for new build dwellings in England and Wale...