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Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model
Journal Article
Pavić, G., & Elliott, A. Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model. Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, 132(4), 041008. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4000980

A method has been developed to characterize a vibration source when coupled via resilient mounts to a receiver structure. This two-step measurement procedure can deliver the mobility and free velocity of a source, together with the mobility of the re... Read More about Structure-Borne sound characterization of coupled structures—part I: Simple demonstrator model.

Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities
Journal Article
Elliott, A., Moorhouse, A., & Pavić, G. Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities. Journal of Sound and Vibration, 331(11), 2499-2519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsv.2012.01.022

Frequency response functions (FRF), such as mobilities, are widely used in the analysis of vibration and structure-borne sound and it is important that this FRF data can be measured accurately for all important degrees of freedom. In some cases three... Read More about Moment excitation and the measurement of moment mobilities.

Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment
Journal Article
Aziz, Z., Pen˜a-Mora, F., Chen, A., & Lantz, T. Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment. Disaster Prevention and Management, 18(1), 35-48. https://doi.org/10.1108/09653560910938538

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to focus on improving mobile computing support for professionals involved in a disaster response and recovery operation to facilitate better assessment of thze damage caused to buildings and to make this assessm... Read More about Supporting urban emergency response and recovery using RFID-based building assessment.

A preliminary method of classifying collaborative contractual behaviour in higher education construction projects
Presentation / Conference
Crowe, P., & Fortune, C. A preliminary method of classifying collaborative contractual behaviour in higher education construction projects. Presented at 28th ARCOM Annual Conference 2012, Edinburgh, UK

The Browne review combined with the current economic conditions has provided a catalyst for change in the funding arrangement, for the higher education sector in the
United Kingdom (UK). Consequently, Institutions will place a greater focus on their... Read More about A preliminary method of classifying collaborative contractual behaviour in higher education construction projects.

Novel therapeutic strategies to counter pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
Journal Article
Fothergill, J., Winstanley, C., & James, C. Novel therapeutic strategies to counter pseudomonas aeruginosa infections. Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy, 10(2), 219-235. https://doi.org/10.1586/eri.11.168

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a highly successful opportunistic pathogen that displays intrinsic
multidrug resistance and has a tremendous capacity to acquire further resistance mechanisms.
During chronic infection, the bacterium can form a protective... Read More about Novel therapeutic strategies to counter pseudomonas aeruginosa infections.

Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects
Journal Article
Haigh, R., & Sutton, R. Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 3(3), 270-282. https://doi.org/10.1108/17595901211263657

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to identify what strategies and mechanisms might be utilised to achieve an effective level of participation by multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster recovery efforts.
Design/methodology/appro... Read More about Strategies for the effective engagement of multi-national construction enterprises in post-disaster building and infrastructure projects.

A state of the art survey on semantic web mining
Journal Article
Quboa, Q., & Saraee, M. A state of the art survey on semantic web mining. Intelligent Information Management, 05(01), 10-17. https://doi.org/10.4236/iim.2013.51002

The integration of the two fast-developing scientific research areas Semantic Web and Web Mining is known as Semantic Web Mining. The huge increase in the amount of Semantic Web data became a perfect target for many researchers to apply Data Mining t... Read More about A state of the art survey on semantic web mining.

Heading into new virtual environments: What skills do design team members need?
Journal Article
Sher, W., Sherratt, S., Williams, A., & Gameson, R. Heading into new virtual environments: What skills do design team members need?. Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 14, 17-29

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is increasingly being integrated in the design and management of construction projects. Not only are sophisticated electronic tools being widely used to help construction professionals design and manage... Read More about Heading into new virtual environments: What skills do design team members need?.

Key challenges in urban retrofitting to 2050: Towards an intergrated socio-technical perspective
Presentation / Conference
Eames, M., Dixon, T., May, T., & Hunt, M. Key challenges in urban retrofitting to 2050: Towards an intergrated socio-technical perspective. Presented at International Urban Retrofit Workshop: Theories and Concepts, Dynamics and Practices, Politics and Implications, Manchester

Sustainable stories, exhibition handout, Manchester: Mistra Urban Futures
Other
Perry, B. Sustainable stories, exhibition handout, Manchester: Mistra Urban Futures

Principles of headphone design: A tutorial review
Presentation / Conference
Avis, M., & Lewis, L. Principles of headphone design: A tutorial review. Presented at Audio at Home : AES 21st UK Conference

Headphone design using lumped-parameter analysis and analogous circuits is described. Specifically a model of a dynamic driver in a circumaural enclosure is developed, but the approach may be applied to other drivers and enclosure types. Models are... Read More about Principles of headphone design: A tutorial review.

Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments
Thesis
Rooke, C. Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments. (Thesis). University of Salford

Many hospitals have developed over a number of years in a piecemeal fashion. This has resulted in complex environments made up of long and confusing corridor systems with bends, turns, and confusing signs. Such settings challenge and frustrate those... Read More about Improving wayfinding in old and complex hospital environments.

The behaviour of skewed masonry arch bridges
Thesis
Hodgson, J. The behaviour of skewed masonry arch bridges. (Thesis). University fo Salford

Masonry arch bridges have been used throughout the world. Many thousands exist in Europe.
The number of arch bridges in the United Kingdom has been estimated at 75,000 with
approximately equal numbers occurring within the road and railway networks.... Read More about The behaviour of skewed masonry arch bridges.

Nanoscale characterization and magnetic property of NiCoCu/Cu multilayer nanowires
Journal Article
Kuo, Q., Xinghua, L., Hong, Z., Li, W., Desheng, X., Haoli, Z., …Yong, P. Nanoscale characterization and magnetic property of NiCoCu/Cu multilayer nanowires. Nanotechnology, 23(505707), https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/23/50/505707

NiCo/Cu multilayer nanowires have been successfully fabricated by a pulse electrodeposition technique using anodic aluminum oxide templates, and their chemistry, crystal structure and
magnetic properties characterized at the nanoscale. It was found... Read More about Nanoscale characterization and magnetic property of NiCoCu/Cu multilayer nanowires.

Modelling and simulating unplanned and urgent healthcare: the contribution of scenarios of future healthcare systems.
Presentation / Conference
Marshall-Ponting, A., Sapountzis, S., Smith, R., & Kagioglou, M. Modelling and simulating unplanned and urgent healthcare: the contribution of scenarios of future healthcare systems. Presented at 5th Annual HaCIRIC International Conference: Transforming healthcare infrastructure and services in an age of austerity., Cardiff, Wales

The current financial challenges being faced by the UK economy have meant that the NHS will have to make £20 billion of savings between 2010 and 2014 requiring it to be innovative about how it delivers healthcare. This paper presents the methodology... Read More about Modelling and simulating unplanned and urgent healthcare: the contribution of scenarios of future healthcare systems..

Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach
Presentation / Conference
Gunawan, O., Armitage, R., & James, P. Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach. Poster presented at Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society Annual Conference 2012, University of Greenwich

There is much literature citing contributions that urban green spaces make towards human physical, social and mental well-being. However, quantitative evaluation is challenging. This research investigates Urban Environmental Quality (UEQ), which prov... Read More about Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach.

Do we need one science of production in healthcare?
Presentation / Conference
Koskela, L., Rooke, J., Codinhoto, R., & Kagioglou, M. Do we need one science of production in healthcare?. Presented at HaCIRIC 12: Transforming Healthcare Infrastructure and Services in an Age of Austerity, St David's Hotel, Cardiff

The question addressed is: Is there need, in health care, for one consolidated science of production? For responding to this question, the classical science of production is reviewed and the current approaches to production and service in healthcare... Read More about Do we need one science of production in healthcare?.

Evaluation of community risk assessment method for development of disaster risk reduction strategies and climate change adaptation plans
Presentation / Conference
Kulatunga, U., Wedawatta, H., & Amaratunga, R. Evaluation of community risk assessment method for development of disaster risk reduction strategies and climate change adaptation plans. Presented at Breaking the Mould Conference, Calman Learning Centre, Science Site, Durham University

Creating disaster resilient cities
Presentation / Conference
Malalgoda, C., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Creating disaster resilient cities. Presented at Breaking the Mould Conference, Calman Learning Centre, Science Site, Durham University

Rebuilding for resilience : post disaster reconstruction of the built environment
Presentation / Conference
Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. Rebuilding for resilience : post disaster reconstruction of the built environment. Presented at Breaking the Mould Conference, Calman Learning Centre, Science Site, Durham University