All Outputs (15)

Outcomes from applying the inverted classroom to a first year structures module (2020)
Journal Article
Haynes, B., & Currie, N. (2020). Outcomes from applying the inverted classroom to a first year structures module. Structural engineer (London. 1924), 98(5), 8-15

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
Mpidi Bita, H., Currie, N., & Tannert, T. (2018). Disproportionate collapse analysis of mid-rise cross-laminated timber buildings. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 14(11), 1547-1560. https://doi.org/10.1080/15732479.2018.1456553

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.

Biomimetic approach for the creation of deployable canopies based on the unfolding of a beetle wing and the blooming of a flower (2015)
Book Chapter
Fenci, G., & Currie, N. (2015). Biomimetic approach for the creation of deployable canopies based on the unfolding of a beetle wing and the blooming of a flower. In Biomimetic and Biohybrid Systems : 4th International Conference, Living Machines 2015, Barcelona, Spain, July 28 - 31, 2015, Proceedings (101-112). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22979-9_11

Modern architectural designs create 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, finds the sol... Read More about Biomimetic approach for the creation of deployable canopies based on the unfolding of a beetle wing and the blooming of a flower.

Embedding technology in the structures thread of a civil engineering degree (2013)
Journal Article
Currie, N., Haynes, B., Leach, P., Wang, J., & Weekes, L. (2013). Embedding technology in the structures thread of a civil engineering degree

This paper describes an ongoing journey, which began in the autumn semester of 2005 and continues to the present day, with the aims of promoting good teaching at the University of Salford, UK. It discusses the challenges faced during the redesig... Read More about Embedding technology in the structures thread of a civil engineering degree.

Ecological strategy for eutrophication control (2010)
Journal Article
Tang, X., Wu, M., Yang, W., Yin, W., Jin, F., Ye, M., …Scholz, M. (2010). Ecological strategy for eutrophication control. Water, Air, and Soil Pollution, 223(2), 723-737. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-011-0897-3

Water monitoring results of the Danjiangkou Reservoir indicated that total nitrogen and total phosphorus concentrations are high and therefore worse than required for central drinking water supplies. Nutrients including nitrogen and phosphorus accumu... Read More about Ecological strategy for eutrophication control.

Dalby Forest Visitors Center (2010)
Book Chapter
Currie, N., & McDonnell, T. (2010). Dalby Forest Visitors Center. In Sustainability Guidelines for the Structural Engineer (273-279). Reston: American Society of Civil Engineers

Biomimetic approach for the creation of a deployable structure based on the blooming of the morning glory flower
Presentation / Conference
Fenci, G., Currie, N., & Weekes, L. 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) 2015 Amsterdam Symposium: Future Visions, Amsterdam, 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.