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Static strength of collar plate reinforced tubular T/Y-joints under brace compressive loading
Nassiraei, Hossein, Lotfollahi-Yaghin, Mohammad Ali and Ahmadi, Hamid. 2016. "Static strength of collar plate reinforced tubular T/Y-joints under brace compressive loading." Journal of Constructional Steel Research. 119, pp. 39-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2015.12.011

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Probabilistic analysis of stress concentration factors in tubular KT-joints reinforced with internal ring stiffeners under in-plane bending loads
Ahmadi, Hamid, Yeganeh, Ali, Mohammadi, Amir Hossain and Zavvar, Esmaeil. 2016. "Probabilistic analysis of stress concentration factors in tubular KT-joints reinforced with internal ring stiffeners under in-plane bending loads." Thin-Walled Structures. 99, pp. 58-75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tws.2015.11.010

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Comparing the geodetical and geotechnical methods in investigating the deformation of earthfill dams; A case study of Mahabad Earthfill Dam, Iran
Aminfar, M. H., Rastbud, A., Ahmadi, H. and Naseri, A.. 2016. "Comparing the geodetical and geotechnical methods in investigating the deformation of earthfill dams; A case study of Mahabad Earthfill Dam, Iran." Journal of Engineering Science and Technology. 11 (4), pp. 619-637.

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Effects of wood fiber size on the performance of biodegradable foam
Deng, Layun, He, Hongchen, Chen, Zejun, Liu, Shan and Chevali, Venkata S.. 2017. "Effects of wood fiber size on the performance of biodegradable foam." Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy. 11 (3), pp. 206-209. https://doi.org/10.1166/jbmb.2017.1662

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Influence of post-processing on the compressive behaviour of full-scale pultruded FRP columns: Holes and inserts
Alajarmeh, Omar, Alhawamdeh, Mohammad, Shelley, Tristan, Mohammed, Ali, Nicol, Lachlan, Schubel, Peter and Zeng, Xuesen. 2022. "Influence of post-processing on the compressive behaviour of full-scale pultruded FRP columns: Holes and inserts." Engineering Structures. 266, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2022.114547

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Axial Performance of Cementitious Grouted Cable Bolts Under Rotation Constraint Scenarios
Rastegarmanesh, Ashkan, Mirzaghorbanali, Ali, McDougall, Kevin, Aziz, Naj, Anzanpour, Sina, Nourizadeh, Hadi and Moosavi, Mahdi. 2022. "Axial Performance of Cementitious Grouted Cable Bolts Under Rotation Constraint Scenarios." Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering. 55 (9), pp. 5773-5788. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00603-022-02950-4

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Surface-Mounted Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Measurements, and Concrete Damaged Plasticity Modeling for Damage Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams
Jayawickrema, U. M. N., Kumar, A. S., Herath, H. M. C. M., Hettiarachchi, N. K., Sooriyaarachchi, H. P. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2021. "Surface-Mounted Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Measurements, and Concrete Damaged Plasticity Modeling for Damage Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Beams." ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2021). United States and Online United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-67524

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An investigation of the use of embedded FBG sensors to measure temperature and strain inside a concrete beam during the curing period and strain measurements under operational loading
Fernando, C., Bernier, A., Banerjee, S., Kahandawa, G. and Eppaarchchi, J.. 2017. "An investigation of the use of embedded FBG sensors to measure temperature and strain inside a concrete beam during the curing period and strain measurements under operational loading." Chiu, Wing Kong, Galea, Steve, Mita, Akira and Takeda, Nobuo (ed.) 6th Asia Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (APWSHM 2016). Hobart, Australia 07 - 09 Dec 2016 Netherlands. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2017.04.500

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Electrochemical CO2 reduction in membrane-electrode assemblies
Ge, Lei, Rabiee, Hesamoddin, Li, Mengran, Subramanian, Siddhartha, Zheng, Yao, Lee, Joong Hee, Burdyny, Thomas and Wang, Hao. 2022. "Electrochemical CO2 reduction in membrane-electrode assemblies." Chem. 8 (3), pp. 663-692. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chempr.2021.12.002

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A highly fire-retardant rigid polyurethane foam capable of fire-warning
Ma, Zhewen, Zhang, Jianzhong, Liu, Lei, Zheng, Hua, Dai, Jinfeng, Tang, Long-Cheng and Song, Pingan. 2021. "A highly fire-retardant rigid polyurethane foam capable of fire-warning." Composites Communications. 29, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coco.2021.101046

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A Si-containing polyphosphoramide via green chemistry for fire-retardant polylactide with well-preserved mechanical and transparent properties
Feng, Jiabing, Ma, Zhewen, Xu, Zhiguang, Xie, Hongyan, Lu, Yixia, Maluk, Cristian, Song, Pingan, Bourbigot, Serge and Wang, Hao. 2021. "A Si-containing polyphosphoramide via green chemistry for fire-retardant polylactide with well-preserved mechanical and transparent properties." Chemical Engineering Journal. 431 (Part 3), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.134259

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Recent advances in fire-retardant rigid polyurethane foam
Zhu, Menghe, Ma, Zhewen, Liu, Lei, Zhang, Jianzhong, Huo, Siqi and Song, Pingan. 2021. "Recent advances in fire-retardant rigid polyurethane foam." Journal of Materials Science and Technology. 112, pp. 315-328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmst.2021.09.062

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Rapid prototyping and customizable microneedle design: Ultra-sharp microneedle fabrication using two-photon polymerization and low-cost micromolding techniques
Faraji Rad, Zahra, Prewett, Philip and Davies, Graham. 2021. "Rapid prototyping and customizable microneedle design: Ultra-sharp microneedle fabrication using two-photon polymerization and low-cost micromolding techniques." Manufacturing Letters. 30, pp. 39-43. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mfglet.2021.10.007

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High-resolution two-photon polymerization: the most versatile technique for the fabrication of microneedle arrays
Faraji Rad, Zahra, Prewett, Philip and Davies, Graham. 2021. "High-resolution two-photon polymerization: the most versatile technique for the fabrication of microneedle arrays." Microsystems and Nanoengineering. 7 (1), pp. 1-17. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-021-00298-3

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In-situ performance evaluation of large shape memory polymer components via distributed optical fibre sensors
Herath, Madhubhashitha, Emmanuel, Chris, Epaarachchi, Jayantha and Jeewantha, Janitha. 2021. "In-situ performance evaluation of large shape memory polymer components via distributed optical fibre sensors." 10th International Conference on Information and Automation for Sustainability (ICIAfS 2021). Negambo, Sri Lanka 11 - 13 Aug 2021 United States. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIAfS52090.2021.9605868

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Development and characterization of shape memory polymers for non-invasive biomedical applications
Jeewantha, Janitha, Emmanuel, Chris, Herath, Madhubhashitha, Islam, Mainul and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2021. "Development and characterization of shape memory polymers for non-invasive biomedical applications." ASME 2021 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems (SMASIS2021). United States and Online New York, United States. https://doi.org/10.1115/SMASIS2021-66024

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Shape memory polymer composites and their smart structural applications
Herath, Madhubhashitha and Epaarachchi, Jayantha. 2021. "Shape memory polymer composites and their smart structural applications." Low, It-Meng and Dong, Yu (ed.) Composite materials: manufacturing, properties and applications. Netherlands. Elsevier. pp. 581-610

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An overview of microneedle applications, materials, and fabrication methods
Faraji Rad, Zahra, Prewett, Philip and Davies, Graham. 2021. "An overview of microneedle applications, materials, and fabrication methods." Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology. 12, pp. 1034-1046. https://doi.org/10.3762/bjnano.12.77

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Novel Bending Test Method for Polymer Railway Sleeper Materials
Salih, Choman, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Abousnina, Rajab, Yu, Peng, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Novel Bending Test Method for Polymer Railway Sleeper Materials." Polymers. 13 (9), pp. 1-22. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13091359

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Axial behaviour of precast concrete panels with hollow composite reinforcing systems
Al-Fakher, Usama, Manalo, Allan, Alajarmeh, Omar, Aravinthan, Thiru, Zhuge, Yan, Bai, Yu and Edoo, Azam. 2021. "Axial behaviour of precast concrete panels with hollow composite reinforcing systems." Structures. 32, pp. 76-86. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2021.03.015

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Multi-attribute parametric optimisation of shape memory polymer properties for adaptive orthopaedic plasters
Jeewantha, L. H. J., Emmanuel, K. D. C., Herath, H. M. C. M., Islam, M. M., Fang, L. and Epaarachchi, J. A.. 2022. "Multi-attribute parametric optimisation of shape memory polymer properties for adaptive orthopaedic plasters." Materialia. 21, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtla.2022.101325

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High-fidelity replication of thermoplastic microneedles with open microfluidic channels
Faraji Rad, Zahra, Nordon, Robert E., Anthony, Carl J., Bilston, Lynne, Prewett, Philip D., Arns, Ji-Youn, Arns, Christoph H., Zhang, Liangchi and Davies, Graham J.. 2017. "High-fidelity replication of thermoplastic microneedles with open microfluidic channels." Microsystems and Nanoengineering. 3, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1038/micronano.2017.34

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Mechanical Properties of Macro Polypropylene Fibre-Reinforced Concrete
Abousnina, Rajab, Premasiri, Sachindra, Anise, Vilive, Lokuge, Weena, Vimonsatit, Vanissorn, Ferdous, Wahid and Alajarmeh, Omar. 2021. "Mechanical Properties of Macro Polypropylene Fibre-Reinforced Concrete." Polymers. 13 (23), pp. 1-26.

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Behaviour of timber-alternative railway sleeper materials under five-point bending
Salih, Choman, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Yu, Peng, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2022. "Behaviour of timber-alternative railway sleeper materials under five-point bending." Construction and Building Materials. 316, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.125882

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Shear behaviour of hollow precast concrete-composite structures
Al-Fakher, Usama, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Alajarmeh, Omar, Aravinthan, Thiru, Zhuge, Yan, Bai, Yu and Edoo, Azam. 2021. "Shear behaviour of hollow precast concrete-composite structures." Materials and Structures. 54 (2), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-021-01618-9

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Effect of Short Fibres in the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Containing Oil-Contaminated Sand
Abousnina, Rajab, Alsalmi, Haifa Ibrahim, Manalo, Allan, Allister, Rochstad Lim, Alajarmeh, Omar, Ferdous, Wahid and Jlassi, Khouloud. 2021. "Effect of Short Fibres in the Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Mortar Containing Oil-Contaminated Sand." Polymers. 13 (17), pp. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13173008

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Behaviour of Polymer Filled Composites for Novel Polymer Railway Sleepers
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Salih, Choman, Yu, Peng, Abousnina, Rajab, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Behaviour of Polymer Filled Composites for Novel Polymer Railway Sleepers." Polymers. 13 (8), pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13081324

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Bending and Shear Behaviour of Waste Rubber Concrete-Filled FRP Tubes with External Flanges
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Alajarmeh, Omar S., Zhuge, Yan, Mohammed, Ali A., Bai, Yu, Aravinthan, Thiru and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Bending and Shear Behaviour of Waste Rubber Concrete-Filled FRP Tubes with External Flanges." Polymers. 13 (15), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13152500

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Effect of bending and compressive modulus of elasticity on the behaviour of timber-alternative railway sleepers supported by ballast
Salih, Choman, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Yu, Peng, Abousnina, Rajab, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Effect of bending and compressive modulus of elasticity on the behaviour of timber-alternative railway sleepers supported by ballast." Case Studies in Construction Materials. 15, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00597

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Concentrically loaded recycled aggregate geopolymer concrete columns reinforced with GFRP bars and spirals
Raza, Ali, Manalo, Allan C., Rafique, Umer, Alajarmeh, Omar S. and Khan, Qaiser Uz Zaman. 2021. "Concentrically loaded recycled aggregate geopolymer concrete columns reinforced with GFRP bars and spirals." Composite Structures. 268, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113968

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Investigation on the physical, mechanical and microstructural properties of epoxy polymer matrix with crumb rubber and short fibres for composite railway sleepers
Yu, Peng, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Abousnina, Rajab, Salih, Choman, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Investigation on the physical, mechanical and microstructural properties of epoxy polymer matrix with crumb rubber and short fibres for composite railway sleepers." Construction and Building Materials. 295, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.123700

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Failure analysis and the effect of material properties on the screw pull-out behaviour of polymer composite sleeper materials
Yu, Peng, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Salih, Choman, Abousnina, Rajab, Heyer, Tom and Schubel, Peter. 2021. "Failure analysis and the effect of material properties on the screw pull-out behaviour of polymer composite sleeper materials." Engineering Failure Analysis. 128, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfailanal.2021.105577

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Achieving High-Performance Ge0.92Bi0.08Te Thermoelectrics via LaB6-Alloying-Induced Band Engineering and Multi-Scale Structure Manipulation
Sun, Qiang, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Hong, Min, Yin, Yu, Xu, Sheng-Duo, Chen, Jie, Yang, Lei, Zou, Jin and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2022. "Achieving High-Performance Ge0.92Bi0.08Te Thermoelectrics via LaB6-Alloying-Induced Band Engineering and Multi-Scale Structure Manipulation." Small. 18 (6). https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202105923

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Review on Local Buckling of Hollow Box FRP Profiles in Civil Structural Applications
Alhawamdeh, Mohammad, Alajarmeh, Omar, Aravinthan, Thiru, Shelley, Tristan, Schubel, Peter, Mohammed, Ali and Zeng, Xuesen. 2021. "Review on Local Buckling of Hollow Box FRP Profiles in Civil Structural Applications." Polymers. 13 (23), pp. 1-27. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13234159

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High near-room temperature figure of merit of n-type Bi2GeTe4-based thermoelectric materials via a stepwise optimization of carrier concentration
Yin, Liang-Cao, Liu, Wei-Di, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Gao, Han, Li, Meng, Wang, De-Zhuang, Wu, Hao, Kou, Liangzhi, Guo, Haizhong, Wang, Yifeng, Liu, Qingfeng and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2022. "High near-room temperature figure of merit of n-type Bi2GeTe4-based thermoelectric materials via a stepwise optimization of carrier concentration." Chemical Engineering Journal. 433 (Part 3), pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.133775

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Scalable, Robust, Low-Cost, and Highly Thermally Conductive Anisotropic Nanocomposite Films for Safe and Efficient Thermal Management
Chen, Qiang, Ma, Zhewen, Wang, Zhengzhou, Liu, Lei, Zhu, Menghe, Lei, Weiwei and Song, Pingan. 2021. "Scalable, Robust, Low-Cost, and Highly Thermally Conductive Anisotropic Nanocomposite Films for Safe and Efficient Thermal Management." Advanced Functional Materials. 32 (8). https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202110782

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Dynamic Nanoconfinement Enabled Highly Stretchable and Supratough Polymeric Materials with Desirable Healability and Biocompatibility
Liu, Lei, Zhu, Menghe, Xu, Xiaodong, Ma, Zhewen, Jiang, Zhen, Pich, Andrij, Wang, Hao, Song, Pingan and Li, X.. 2021. "Dynamic Nanoconfinement Enabled Highly Stretchable and Supratough Polymeric Materials with Desirable Healability and Biocompatibility." Advanced Materials. 33 (51), pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202105829

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Axial compression behaviour of all-composite modular wall system
Sharda, Arvind, Manalo, Allan, Ferdous, Wahid, Bai, Yu, Nicol, Lachlan, Mohammed, Ali and Benmokrane, Brajim. 2021. "Axial compression behaviour of all-composite modular wall system." Composite Structures. 268, pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2021.113986

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N-doped silk wadding-derived carbon/SnOx@reduced graphene oxide film as an ultra-stable anode for sodium-ion half/full battery
Sun, Yu, Yang, Yanling, Shi, Xiao-Lei, Suo, Guoquan, Xue, Fan, Liu, Jiajun, Lu, Siyu and Chen, Zhi-Gang. 2021. "N-doped silk wadding-derived carbon/SnOx@reduced graphene oxide film as an ultra-stable anode for sodium-ion half/full battery." Chemical Engineering Journal. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2021.133675

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Behaviour of CFST columns and their classification based on ductility factor and failure modes
Ramesh, A., Peter, Minu Ann, Sajith, A.S. and Nagarajan, Praveen. 2022. "Behaviour of CFST columns and their classification based on ductility factor and failure modes." Journal of Structural Engineering (JoSE). 48 (6), pp. 425-435.

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