Outputs (16)

Outcomes from applying the inverted classroom to a first year structures module (2020)
Journal Article

The Institution of Structural Engineers has recently invested
considerable eff ort in the thorny problem of how to improve
understanding of structural behaviour among undergraduate students.
This paper, based on a winning entry to the Institution’... Read More about Outcomes from applying the inverted classroom to a first year structures module.

Kinky structures (2020)
Thesis
Currie, N. Kinky structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Rotational springs are not widely used in structural engineering other than within undergraduate texts to aid with the understanding of strut buckling or other similar theoretical exercises.
The inclusion of rotational springs can significantly alte... Read More about Kinky structures.

Biomimetic deployable structures (2018)
Thesis
Fenci, G. Biomimetic deployable structures. (Thesis). University of Salford

Modern architectural designs aim at creating dynamic and flexible spaces, able to adapt to the ever-changing environment by virtue of temporary and convertible structures. Biomimetics is the applied science that, through the imitation of nature, find... Read More about Biomimetic deployable structures.

Disproportionate collapse analysis of mid-rise cross-laminated timber buildings (2018)
Journal Article

This paper investigates the structural behaviour of a twelve-storey Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) building subjected to sudden removal of internal and external ground floor loadbearing walls, and computes the probability of disproportionate collapse.... Read More about Disproportionate collapse analysis of mid-rise cross-laminated timber buildings.

Deployable structures classification : a review (2017)
Journal Article
Fenci, G., & Currie, N. (2017). Deployable structures classification : a review. International Journal of Space Structures, 32(2), 112-130. https://doi.org/10.1177/0266351117711290

Deployable structures have the capacity to transform and predictably adopt multiple predetermined configurations, moving through known paths, while deploying in a controlled and safe way. These characteristics introduce benefits when considering issu... Read More about Deployable structures classification : a review.

Topology optimisation : a case study (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Fenci, G., Currie, N., & Hardie, G. (2017, April). Topology optimisation : a case study. Presented at IABSE Conference – Creativity and Collaboration, Bath, UK

Parametric and computational design play a major role in contemporary architecture and engineering. Designers need no longer conform to predetermined shapes and sections, but are given freedom to explore new geometries and structural forms. An exampl... Read More about Topology optimisation : a case study.

Reliability analysis and disproportionate collapse for multi storey cross-laminated timber building (2017)
Presentation / Conference
Mpidi Bita, H., Currie, N., & Tannert, T. (2017, January). Reliability analysis and disproportionate collapse for multi storey cross-laminated timber building. Presented at 16th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 16WCEE, Santiago, Chile

This paper focuses on developing finite element models and subsequent sensitivity and reliability analyses to evaluate the probability of disproportionate collapse of a twelve-storey case study Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) building, following extreme... Read More about Reliability analysis and disproportionate collapse for multi storey cross-laminated timber building.

Optimisation of the deployment sequence of 2 Dof systems (2017)
Journal Article
Fenci, G., & Currie, N. (2017). Optimisation of the deployment sequence of 2 Dof systems. International Journal of Computational Methods and Experimental Measurements, 5(4), 504-513. https://doi.org/10.2495/CMEM-V5-N4-504-513

The methodology for the analysis of deployable structures with 2 degrees of freedom (DoF) and optimisation of the deployment sequence is proposed. A parametrically controlled geometry, based on the design of biomimetic deployable structures, is syste... Read More about Optimisation of the deployment sequence of 2 Dof systems.

Assessment of disproportionate collapse for multi-storey cross-laminated timber buildings (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Mpidid Bita, H., Currie, N., & Tannert, T. (2016, August). Assessment of disproportionate collapse for multi-storey cross-laminated timber buildings. Presented at World Conference on TImber Engineering, Vienna, Austria

This paper investigates the risk of disproportionate collapse following extreme loading events. The methodology mimics a sudden removal of a loadbearing wall of a twelve - storey CLT building. The ductility-demand from the dynamic simulation is check... Read More about Assessment of disproportionate collapse for multi-storey cross-laminated timber buildings.

Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the Morning Glory flower (2015)
Presentation / Conference
Fenci, G., Currie, N., & Weekes, L. (2015, August). Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the Morning Glory flower. Presented at International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures (IASS) Symposium 2015 : Future Visions, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This research project proposes the design of a freestanding, biomimetically inspired, deployable canopy. Nature inspires the structure in terms of mechanism and shape, allowing for the creation of a lightweight, multifunctional, and efficient deploya... Read More about Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the Morning Glory flower.