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Strength grading of timber in the UK and Ireland in 2021
(Taylor & Francis, 2022-03-19)
This paper summarises the state of the art for strength grading of construction timber grown in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It includes the latest approvals based on recent research on spruce, larch and ...
The relationship between bending and tension strength of Irish and UK spruce and pine
(Springer, 2022-02-07)
The correct characterisation of wood properties is fundamental for the best utilisation of resources. In Europe, grading is defined by strength classes that are determined based on either bending or tension tests. The ...
A risk ranking of pesticides in Irish drinking water considering chronic health effects.
(Elsevier, 2022-03-17)
This paper presents a novel scoring system which facilitates a relative ranking of pesticide risk to human health arising from contaminated drinking water. This method was developed to identify risky pesticides to better ...
Computational modelling of dynamic recrystallisation of Ni-based superalloy during linear friction welding
(Springer, 2022-01-12)
Linear friction welding (LFW) is an advanced joining technology used for manufacturing and repairing complex assemblies like blade integrated disks (blisks) of aeroengines. This paper presents an integrated multiphysics ...
A comparison of assisted human reproduction (AHR) regulation in Ireland with other developed countries
(BMC Part of Springer Nature, 2022-03-05)
Assisted human reproduction (AHR) treatment is not regulated in Ireland although it has been practised since 1987. Thus, Ireland is one of the only European countries without any form of AHR specific regulation. This ...
Critical failure factors for continuous improvement methodologies in the Irish MedTech industry
(Emerald, 2022-03-10)
The main objective of this study is to investigate what are the critical success factors that exist for continuous improvement (CI) methodology deployment in the Irish medical technology (MedTech) industry. The research ...
A novel hybrid coagulation-constructed wetland system for the treatment of dairy wastewater
(Elsevier, 2022-07-29)
Constructed wetlands (CWs) are a cost-effective and sustainable treatment technology that may be used on farms to treat dairy wastewater (DWW). However, CWs require a large area for optimal treatment and have poor long-term ...
The evolution and future of lean Six Sigma 4.0
(Emerald, 2022-05-24)
Purpose
This purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the current state of research on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Industry 4.0 and the key aspects of the relationships between them. The research analyses LSS's ...
A novel BIM-based process workflow for building retrofit
(Elsevier, 2022-02-06)
The European Union (EU) has developed policies aimed at accelerating the retrofit of existing buildings, with the vision of a decarbonised building stock by 2050. Retrofitting of existing buildings offers significant ...
A review of Lean adoption in the Irish MedTech industry
(MDPI, 2022-02-17)
There have been many literature reviews carried out on Lean implementation in larger organisations with specific focus on the automobile industry. Lean implementation in the medical device industry has not been extensively ...