Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design
Journal Article
BuHamdan, S., Duncheva, T., & Alwisy, A. (2021)
Developing a BIM and simulation-based hazard assessment and visualization framework for CLT construction design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 147(3), https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%29CO.1943-7862.0002000
The sustainability of the urban built environment has previously been investigated through many angles in relation to the growing global urban population and provision of ener...
Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study
Thesis
Sanna, F. Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1256099
The doctoral research revolves around a comparative study of timber modern methods of construction for low-rise, residential buildings in Scotland.
The building techniques st...
Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection
Conference Proceeding
Livingstone, A., Patlakas, P., Milne, M., Smith, S., & Hairstans, R. (2016)
Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection. In M. Pöll, A. Fadai, W. Winter, & J. Eberhardsteiner (Eds.), WCTE 2016 e-book : containing all full papers submitted to the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2016), (2037-2044
This paper presents a novel method of automating the structural design of timber connections and ensuring code compliance within a Building Information Modelling (BIM) context...
Taking timber beyond traditional boundaries.
Book Chapter
Hairstans, R. (2016)
Taking timber beyond traditional boundaries. In TRADA timber industry yearbook 2016Exova BM TRADA
Timber is a natural, hygroscopic, anisotropic material that must be properly understood if it is to be used efficiently within the built environment. With good silvicultural p...
Making the grade and maximising the opportunities.
Presentation / Conference
Ridley-Ellis, D. (2016, April)
Making the grade and maximising the opportunities. Presented at Institute of Chartered Foresters 2016 National Conference “The Timber Supply Chain – Dynamics and Opportunities”
Institute of Chartered Foresters National Conference 2016
Invited presentation covering:
A quick explanation of key properties of wood, relevant to construction
The extent ...
Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources
Journal Article
Crawford, D., Smith, S., Hairstans, R., & Papastavrou, P. (2015)
Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 168(3), 110-120. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.14.00064
Cross-laminated timber is an innovative engineered timber product that can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is typically produced from kiln-dried, fast-growi...
Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe - an explanation for engineers.
Conference Proceeding
Ridley-Ellis, D., Stapel, P. & Baño, V. (2015)
Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe - an explanation for engineers
Sole plate fixing details for modern methods of timber construction.
Book Chapter
Menendez, J., Leitch, K., & Hairstans, R. (2014)
Sole plate fixing details for modern methods of timber construction. In S. Aicher, H. W. Reinhardt, & H. Garrecht (Eds.), Materials and joints in timber structures: recent development of technologies, 109-118. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7811-5_10
In order to resist lateral loads, modern methods of timber construction are reliant on the in-plane shear strength of the walls orientated parallel to the applied action. In ...
Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom.
Conference Proceeding
Menendez, J., Leitch, K., & Hairstans, R. (2014)
Structural behaviour of timber frame closed panels for specification in the United Kingdom
A series of closed timber frame wall panels were tested for racking capacity in
accordance with the standard BS EN594:2011 [1]. The test program was designed to
investigate th...
Stiffness changes during low temperature thermal treatment of Scots pine, assessed by acoustic NDT
Conference Proceeding
Ridley-Ellis, D., Popescu, C., Keating, B. A., Popescu, M., & Hill, C. A. S. (2014)
Stiffness changes during low temperature thermal treatment of Scots pine, assessed by acoustic NDT. In L. Nunes, D. Jones, C. A. S. Hill, & H. Militz (Eds.), Proceedings of the 7th European Conference on Wood Modification
The change, over time, in density, longitudinal modulus of elasticity, shear modulus and chemical structure of Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) under thermal treatment (110, 120 ...