All Outputs (25)

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.

Optimised strategy by utilising BIM and set-based design : reinforced concrete slabs (2012)
Presentation / Conference
Bavafa, M., Kiviniemi, A., & Weekes, L. (2012, October). Optimised strategy by utilising BIM and set-based design : reinforced concrete slabs. Presented at Conseil International du Bâtiment (CIB) W078 2012 : 29th International Conference, Beirut, Lebanon

Considering the significant amount of material wasted in the construction industry there should be a business case for companies to pay more attention to reducing waste, which would also have a major impact on the environmental issues of the projec... Read More about Optimised strategy by utilising BIM and set-based design : reinforced concrete slabs.

Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using an external Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus (2007)
Thesis
(CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Beam-column joints designed seismically are considered impractical due to the congestion of steel stirrups. Currently, CFRP is used for strengthening reinforced concrete structures that have reduced integrity due to corrosion of steel reinforcement... Read More about Shear strengthening of reinforced concrete beams using an external Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites of low elastic modulus.

Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine (2005)
Thesis
Almherigh, M. Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine. (Thesis). University of Salford

The work presented here is a research thesis of the Ph. D programme in The School of Computing, Science & Engineering at The University of Salford UK. The work presents the evaluation of using explicit finite element techniques for structural non-lin... Read More about Evaluation of finite element analysis techniques applied to a floating offshore wind turbine.

The seismic analysis of statically designed tall reinforced concrete buildings using the finite element method (2003)
Thesis
El-Khawanky, T. The seismic analysis of statically designed tall reinforced concrete buildings using the finite element method. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Earthquakes present one of the most devastating hazards on the planet. They threaten the safety of civilians in seismically active regions, and are of extreme concern in applications that demand a high level of safety, i. e. the nuclear industry. Ho... Read More about The seismic analysis of statically designed tall reinforced concrete buildings using the finite element method.