4005. Civil engineering


Title4005. Civil engineering
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Influences of green star rating tool on HVAC system design
Guan, Lisa and Chen, Guangnan. 2009. "Influences of green star rating tool on HVAC system design." Zhang, Xiaosong and Nan da Xue, Dong (ed.) 6th International Symposium on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (ISHVAC 2009). Nanjing, China 06 - 09 Nov 2009

Poster

An assessment of the economic value of using seasonal climate forecasting in water resources management
Ritchie, John William. 2009. An assessment of the economic value of using seasonal climate forecasting in water resources management. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich structures: a case study on railway sleeper application
Manalo, Allan. 2011. Behaviour of fibre composite sandwich structures: a case study on railway sleeper application. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Structural engineering design practice
Durack, James M.. 2011. Structural engineering design practice. Doctorate other than PhD Doctor of Engineering. University of Southern Queensland.

Doctorate other than PhD

A method of manufacturing structural units
Van Erp, Gerardus Maria. 2003. A method of manufacturing structural units. WO/2003/016649

Patent

Structural elements formed from castable material
Van Erp, Gerardus Maria. 2004. Structural elements formed from castable material. WO/2004/029380

Patent

Synthesis of phenolic bio-resins for advanced composites in civil engineering structures
Cardona, Francisco, Aravinthan, Thiru, Fedrigo, Jessica and Moscou, Clarisse. 2010. "Synthesis of phenolic bio-resins for advanced composites in civil engineering structures." Goh, Steven C. and Wang, Hao (ed.) 2010 Southern Region Engineering Conference (SREC 2010). Toowoomba, Australia 11 - 12 Nov 2010 Toowoomba, Australia.

Paper

Resilience to bacterial degradation and biosurfactant disruption as selection criteria for improved artificial monolayer compounds
Pittaway, Pam, Herzig, Michael, van den Ancker, Tania and Barnes, Geoff. 2009. "Resilience to bacterial degradation and biosurfactant disruption as selection criteria for improved artificial monolayer compounds." Lemckert, Charles (ed.) IWER 2009: International Workshop on Evaporation from Reservoirs. Gold Coast, Australia 09 - 11 Dec 2009 Gold Coast, Australia.

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Revisiting artificial monolayers as a strategy to reduce evaporative loss from large open water storages
Pittaway, P., Hancock, N., Brink, G., Symes, T. and Schmidt, E.. 2009. "Revisiting artificial monolayers as a strategy to reduce evaporative loss from large open water storages ." Kenway, S. J. and Begbie, D. K. (ed.) 1st Urban Water Security Research Alliance Science Forum (UWSRA 2009). Brisbane, Australia 17 - 18 Aug 2009 Brisbane, Australia.

Paper

Modelling the response to deep foundations under oblique loading
Johnson, K., Lemcke, Pamela M., Karunasena, W. and Sivakugan, Nagaratnam. 2003. "Modelling the response to deep foundations under oblique loading." Zerger, Andre and Argent, Robert M. (ed.) 15th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM03). Townsville, Australia 14 - 17 Jul 2003 Canberra, Australia. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand .

Paper

Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system
Mead, Nicola and Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2009. "Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system." Jegatheesan, Jega, Shu, Li and Keir, Greg (ed.) 2nd Conference on Challenges in Environmental Science and Engineering (CESE-2009): Waste Treatment: Challenges and Solutions. Townsville, Queensland 14 - 17 Jul 2009

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Load-deformation behaviour prediction of timber beams externally reinforced with composite materials
Karunasena, Karu W. and Grice, Andrew. 2006. "Load-deformation behaviour prediction of timber beams externally reinforced with composite materials." Kanok-Nukulchai, Worsak, Munasinghe, Sunil and Anwar, Naveed (ed.) 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction: Materials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation (EASEC-10). Bangkok, Thailand 03 - 05 Aug 2006 Pathumthani, Thailand.

Paper

Elastodynamic reciprocity relations for wave scattering by flaws in fiber-reinforced composite plates
Karunasena, W.. 2006. "Elastodynamic reciprocity relations for wave scattering by flaws in fiber-reinforced composite plates." Kanok-Nukulchai, Worsak, Munasinghe, Sunil and Anwar, Naveed (ed.) 10th East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction: Materials, Experimentation, Maintenance and Rehabilitation (EASEC-10). Bangkok, Thailand 03 - 05 Aug 2006 Pathumthani, Thailand.

Paper

An energy model for bifurcation analysis of a double-notched concrete panel: continuum model
Chen, Guangnan and Baker, Graham. 2003. "An energy model for bifurcation analysis of a double-notched concrete panel: continuum model." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 6 (1), pp. 45-51. https://doi.org/10.1260/136943303321625720

Article

Material softening and structural instability
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2003. "Material softening and structural instability." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 6 (4), pp. 353-357. https://doi.org/10.1260/136943303322771727

Article

One-dimensional nonlinear model for prediction of crack spacing in concrete pavements
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2005. "One-dimensional nonlinear model for prediction of crack spacing in concrete pavements." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 8 (6), pp. 595-602. https://doi.org/10.1260/136943305776318338

Article

Strategies for maximising sugarcane yield with limited water - improving irrigation system performance and crop response
Baillie, Craig Peter. 2008. Strategies for maximising sugarcane yield with limited water - improving irrigation system performance and crop response. Saarbrucken, Germany. VDM Verlag Dr. Muller.

Authored book

Fabrication of bulk amorphous Mg65Cu25Gd10 alloy of 12mm rod by water quenching
Liu, W. Y., Zhang, H. F., Hu, Z. Q., Wang, H. and Yao, X. D.. 2005. "Fabrication of bulk amorphous Mg65Cu25Gd10 alloy of 12mm rod by water quenching." Ke, W., Han, E. H., Han, Y. F., Kainer, K. and Luo, A. A. (ed.) Magnesium – Science, Technology and Applications. Zurich, Switzerland. Trans Tech Publications. pp. 211-214

Edited book (chapter)

Modeling of columnar-to-equiaxed transition in solidified Al-Si alloys
Yao, Xiangdong, Wang, Hao, He, B. and Zhou, X.. 2005. "Modeling of columnar-to-equiaxed transition in solidified Al-Si alloys." Zhong, Z., Saka, H., Kim, T. H., Holm, E. A., Han, Y. and Xie, X. (ed.) 5th Pacific Rim International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processing (PRICM 5). Beijing, China 02 - 05 Nov 2004 Zurich, Switzerland. Scientific.Net. https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.475-479.3141

Paper

Formation and mechanical properties of Mg65Cu25Er10 and Mg65Cu15Ag10Er10 bulk amorphous alloys
Liu, Weili, Zhang, H. F., Hu, Z. Q. and Wang, Hao. 2005. "Formation and mechanical properties of Mg65Cu25Er10 and Mg65Cu15Ag10Er10 bulk amorphous alloys." Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 397 (1-2), pp. 202-206. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2005.01.043

Article

Synthesis and mechanical properties of Cu-based bulk metallic glass composites containing in-situ TiC particles
Fu, H. M., Zhang, H. F., Wang, Hao, Zhang, Qingsheng and Hu, Z. Q.. 2005. "Synthesis and mechanical properties of Cu-based bulk metallic glass composites containing in-situ TiC particles." Scripta Materialia. 52 (7), pp. 669-673. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scriptamat.2004.10.031

Article

Preface to futures in mechanics of structures and materials conference. ACMSM20
Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao. 2009. "Preface to futures in mechanics of structures and materials conference. ACMSM20." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Other

Energy profile and bifurcation analysis in softening plasticity
Chen, G. and Baker, Graham. 2004. "Energy profile and bifurcation analysis in softening plasticity." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 7 (6), pp. 515-523. https://doi.org/10.1260/1369433042863224

Article

Analysis of crack spacing in reinforced concrete by a lattice model
Chen, G. and Baker, G.. 2004. "Analysis of crack spacing in reinforced concrete by a lattice model." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 7 (2), pp. 179-188. https://doi.org/10.1260/1369433041211084

Article

Adoption of advanced materials by SME constructors
Thorpe, D. S.. 2008. "Adoption of advanced materials by SME constructors." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Paper

High-resolution DEM generated from LiDAR data for water resource management
Liu, X., Peterson, J. and Zhang, Z.. 2005. "High-resolution DEM generated from LiDAR data for water resource management." Zerger, Andre and Argent, Robert M. (ed.) 16th International Congress on Modelling and Simulation (MODSIM05). Melbourne, Australia 12 - 15 Dec 2005 Melbourne, Australia. Modelling and Simulation Society of Australia and New Zealand .

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The prediction of damage to masonry houses caused by foundation movements
Zhuge, Yan, Jin, Feng and Hunt, Suzanne P.. 2004. "The prediction of damage to masonry houses caused by foundation movements." Advances in Structural Engineering: an international journal. 7 (1), pp. 81-93. https://doi.org/10.1260/136943304322985783

Article

Accelerated full scale fatigue testing of a small composite wind turbine blade using a mechanically operated test rig
Epaarachchi, Jayantha A. and Clausen, Philip D.. 2004. "Accelerated full scale fatigue testing of a small composite wind turbine blade using a mechanically operated test rig." Atrens, Andrej, Boland, J. N., Clegg, Richard and Griffiths, John (ed.) 2004 Structural Integrity and Fracture International Conference (SIF2004). Brisbane, Australia 26 - 29 Sep 2004 Australia.

Paper

Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system
Mead, Nicola and Aravinthan, Vasantha. 2009. "Investigation of household water consumption using smart metering system." Desalination and Water Treatment. 11 (1-3), pp. 115-123. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2009.850

Article

Accuracy and precisions of water quality parameters retrieved from particle swarm optimisation in a sub-tropical lake
Campbell, Glenn and Phinn, Stuart R.. 2009. "Accuracy and precisions of water quality parameters retrieved from particle swarm optimisation in a sub-tropical lake." Bostater Jr, Charles R., Mertikas, Stelios P., Neyt, Xavier and Velez-Reyes, Miguel (ed.) SPIE 2009: Remote Sensing of the Ocean, Sea Ice, and Large Water Regions. Berlin, Germany 31 Aug - 03 Sep 2009 United States. https://doi.org/10.1117/12.829737

Paper

Investigation on role and function of noggings in residential timber frame construction
Karunasena, W. and Leitch, C. J.. 2008. "Investigation on role and function of noggings in residential timber frame construction." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Paper

Loss of storage water through evaporation with particular reference to arid and semi-arid zone pastoralism in Australia (Working paper no. 19, the WaterSmart™ Literature Reviews)
Craig, Ian. 2008. Loss of storage water through evaporation with particular reference to arid and semi-arid zone pastoralism in Australia (Working paper no. 19, the WaterSmart™ Literature Reviews). Alice Springs, NT, Australia. Desert Knowledge CRC.

Working paper

Multi-pultrusion fibre composite truss systems for deployable shelters
Omar, Tarek. 2008. Multi-pultrusion fibre composite truss systems for deployable shelters. PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland.

PhD Thesis

Fibre composites in civil infrastructure: past, present and future
Aravinthan, Thiru (ed.) 2008. Fibre composites in civil infrastructure: past, present and future. Toowoomba, Australia. University of Southern Queensland.

Edited book

Fibre composite windmill structure - investigations and design considerations
Omar, T. and Aravinthan, T.. 2008. "Fibre composite windmill structure - investigations and design considerations." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Paper

An investigation on the stiffness of timber sleepers for the design of fibre composite sleepers
Ticoalu, A., Aravinthan, T. and Karunasena, W.. 2008. "An investigation on the stiffness of timber sleepers for the design of fibre composite sleepers." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

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Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite bridge girder
Epaarachchi, J. A., Karunasena, W. and Aravinthan, T.. 2008. "Dynamic behavior of hybrid composite bridge girder." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

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Effects of chopped hemp on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins
Vandenbroucke, A., Cardona, F., Ku, H. and Rogers, D.. 2009. "Effects of chopped hemp on mechanical and thermal properties of epoxy resins ." Aravinthan, Thiru, Karunasena, Warna (Karu) and Wang, Hao (ed.) 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20). Toowoomba, Australia 02 - 05 Dec 2008 London, United Kingdom.

Paper

A decision support model for travelling gun irrigation machines
Smith, Rod, Gillies, Malcolm H., Newell, Geoffrey and Foley, Joseph P.. 2008. "A decision support model for travelling gun irrigation machines." Biosystems Engineering. 100 (1), pp. 126-136. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2008.01.004

Article

Manufacture of syntactic foams using starch as binder: post-mold processing
Islam, Md Mainul and Kim, Ho Sung. 2008. "Manufacture of syntactic foams using starch as binder: post-mold processing." Materials and Manufacturing Processes. 23 (8), pp. 884-892. https://doi.org/10.1080/10426910802413661

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