Civil Engineering (Scholarly Articles): Recent submissions
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Experimental investigation of the moment-rotation behaviour of beam-column connections produced using compressed wood connectors
(Elsevier, 2022-04-04)The widespread use of energy-intensive metallic connectors and synthetic adhesives in modern timber construction has negative implications for the end-of-life disposal or re-use of the structural timber components. Therefore, ... -
Life cycle assessment of sitka spruce forest products grown in Ireland
(Springer, 2023-08-28)Purpose The purpose of this study is to quantify the environmental impacts of Sitka spruce timber products harvested from the forestry sector in Ireland. This data is typically country-specific and is required to accurately ... -
The influence of age on the timber properties and grading of Scots pine and larch in Ireland
(Oxford University Press, 2023-06-13)Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and larch (Larix spp.) are two species that could contribute to diversifying Ireland’s timber supply. However, there is little knowledge about their properties as well as their variation ... -
A review on building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal systems for green buildings
(Elsevier, 2023-04-25)Space constraints in urban areas can make it difficult to utilise renewable energy resources, like solar energy systems. However, this limitation can be overcome by utilising building façades to produce energy. Up to 40% ... -
Phosphorus and nitrogen leaching from an organic and a mineral soil receiving single and split dairy slurry applications: A laboratory column experiment
(Springer, 2022-11-12)Purpose Intensification of farming means that organic soils, of low phosphorus (P) holding capacity, are being brought into production. Consequently, farmers may have to adjust their fertiliser application regimes to ... -
Impact of historical legacy pesticides on achieving legislative goals in Europe
(Elsevier, 2023-02-26)Pesticides are widely used in agriculture to optimise food production. However, the movement of pesticides into water bodies negatively impacts aquatic environments. The European Union (EU) aims to make food systems fair, ... -
Effects of wastewater pre-treatment on clogging of an intermittent sand filter
(Elsevier, 2023-03-11)Intermittent sand filters (ISFs) are widely used in rural areas to treat domestic and dilute agricultural wastewater due to their simplicity, efficacy and relative low cost. However, filter clogging reduces their operational ... -
Modulus of elasticity prediction through transversal vibration in cantilever beams and ultrasound technique of different wood species
(Elsevier, 2023-02-21)The prediction of the modulus of elasticity (MOE) of five species of different spectrum density woods, namely, Populus × euramericana I-214 (Poplar), Fagus sylvatica L. (Beech), Quercus pyrenaica L. (Oak), Paulownia elongata ... -
Web geometry optimisation of novel latticed LVL-webbed timber I-joists
(Elsevier, 2022-12-02)This paper presents the finite element analysis of novel composite timber I-joists with curved latticed webs. The flanges of the joists were made from Norway Spruce whilst the curved latticed webs were made from laminated ... -
Assessment of the hydraulic and filter performance of different drainage stone aggregates to elucidate an optimum size range for use in clay-textured soils
(Elsevier, 2023-01-18)On poorly drained grassland farms in Ireland, stone aggregates remain the only in-field drain envelope material used by contractors. A variety of aggregate sizes and lithologies are currently in use, but their performance ... -
Investigating the suitability of synthetic envelopes as an alternative or complement to stone aggregate in clay-textured soils in Ireland
(Elsevier, 2022-12-21)In Ireland, agricultural landscapes dominated by high rainfall and poorly drained soils have high densities of in-field pipe drains surrounded by stone aggregate envelopes. Unlike other countries, there is limited availability ... -
The impact of alternating drainage and inundation cycles on geochemistry and microbiology of intact peat cores
(Elsevier, 2022-11-02)The rewetting of degraded peatlands has been adopted as a method to address climate change. Concerns have been raised about the effects of peat inundation and drying cycles, in more extreme climate events, on the potential ... -
Mineral fertiliser equivalent value of dairy processing sludge and derived biochar using ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and spring wheat (Triticum aestivum)
(Elsevier, 2022-08-20)As supply chains of chemical fertilisers become more precarious, raw or derived bio-based fertilisers (herein referred to as bio-fertilisers) from the dairy processing industry could be good alternatives. However, their ... -
A computational toolchain for the automatic generation of multiple Reduced-Order Models from CFD simulations
(Elsevier, 2019-05-25)This paper describes the development of a systematic tool chain capable of automatically extracting accurate and efficient Reduced-Order Models (ROMs) from Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations. These ROMs can ... -
Building performance optimization using cross-domain scenario modeling, linked data, and complex event processing
(Elsevier, 2013-01-28)The scenario modeling method empowers building managers by enabling comprehensive performance analysis in commercial buildings, but is currently limited to data from the building management domain. This paper proposes that ... -
Systematic review of dairy processing sludge and secondary STRUBIAS products used in agriculture
(Frontiers Media, 2021-11-10)Worldwide dairy processing plants produce high volumes of dairy processing sludge (DPS), which can be converted into secondary derivatives such as struvite, biochar and ash (collectively termed STRUBIAS). All of these ... -
An investigation into the growth of lolium perenne L. and soil properties following soil amendment with phosphorus-saturated bauxite residue
(Springer, 2022-04-07)Industrial by-products, such as bauxite residue, may be used to treat phosphorus (P)-enriched water and wastewater. Once fully saturated, they may be reused as P fertilisers. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness ... -
The distribution, type, popularity, size and availability of river-run gravel and crushed stone for use in land drainage systems, and their suitability for mineral soils in Ireland
(Compuscript for Teagasc (Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Ireland), 2022-06-24)The performance of land drainage systems installed in mineral soils in Ireland is highly variable, and is dependent on, amongst other factors, the quality and suitability of the aggregate used. In Ireland, aggregate for ... -
An assessment of potential pesticide transmission, considering the combined impact of soil texture and pesticide properties: A meta-analysis
(Wiley, 2022-02-22)Pesticides are widely employed as a cost-effective means of reducing the impacts of undesirable plants and animals. The aim of this paper is to develop a risk ranking of transmission of key pesticides through soil to ... -
A novel hybrid coagulation-intermittent sand filter for the treatment of dairy wastewater
(Elsevier, 2022-08-06)An intermittent sand filter (ISF) is a simple and cost-effective treatment method that may be adopted on farms to treat dairy wastewater (DWW). However, the use of ISFs has been limited due to the large area required for ...