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Performance of a mechanically laminated timber arched suspension bridge

Conference Proceeding
Alonso, C., & Kermani, A. (2012)
Performance of a mechanically laminated timber arched suspension bridge. In Proceedings of the 11th World Conference on Timber Engineering
Performance of a mechanically laminated timber arched suspension bridge.

A Cask

Patent
Savage, N., Kermani, A. & Beveridge, J. (2011)
A Cask. CA2794624 A1. The UK Patent Office
A cask for whisky (10), e.g. in a hexagonal or triangular prism shape for ease of stackability. The cask is comprised of a number of staves (11), bound together to form the pr...

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.

A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure

Conference Proceeding
Savage, N., Kermani, A., & Zhang, H. (2010)
A study of cross-lamination of a multi-component liquid-retaining timber structure. In P. J. S. Cruz (Ed.), Structures & Architecture, (115-116). https://doi.org/10.1201/b10428-53
The orthotropic nature of timber creates issues with regards to dimensional stability and strength in most shell/surface structures and i particular in liquid-retaining wooden...

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...

Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors.

Conference Proceeding
Zhang, B., Weckendorf, J., Kermani, A., & Fillingham, T. (2010)
Vibrational performance of metal-webbed timber floors. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering
Metal web engineered timber joists have been largely used nowadays to replace traditional solid timber joists for constructing intermediate-span timber floors in low-rise hous...

Optimisation of an oak container

Conference Proceeding
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 ...

Structural Performance of thinned oak containers

Conference Proceeding
Savage, N., & Kermani, A. (2010)
Structural Performance of thinned oak containers. In The Future of Quality Control for Wood & Wood Products
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 ...

Prediction of modal frequencies, modal shapes and static point load deflections of I-joist timber flooring systems using finite element method.

Conference Proceeding
Weckendorf, J., Zhang, B., & Kermani, A. (2010)
Prediction of modal frequencies, modal shapes and static point load deflections of I-joist timber flooring systems using finite element method. In Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering
The vibrational behaviour of structural timber flooring systems can result in serviceability problems due to discomfort experienced by the occupants. However, the dynamic resp...

Laminated beam construction for pedestrian bridges.

Presentation / Conference
Kermani, A. (2008, December)
Laminated beam construction for pedestrian bridges.. Paper presented at 14th Internationale Holz Bau Forum, Construction Congress Centrum, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. (Unpublished)
Laminated beam construction for pedestrian bridges.