Browsing College of Engineering and Informatics by Author "Harte, Annette M."
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Application of infrared thermography technique to the thermal assessment of multiple thermal bridges and windows
O'Grady, Małgorzata; Lechowska, Agnieszka A.; Harte, Annette M. (Elsevier, 2018-03-16)A major contribution to the global trend in reducing energy consumption can be made by improving the thermal performance of buildings. Minimization of heat loss via the building envelope is key to maximizing building energy ... -
Application of optimization methods to the design of high performance composite pipelines
Harte, Annette M.; McNamara, John F.; Roddy, Iggy D. (Elsevier, 2003-04-23)This paper describes a contribution to the research carried out by a consortium under the BRITE/EURAM programme of the EC on the application of optimisation techniques to problems of engineering design using composite ... -
Characterisation of Irish-grown Scots pine timber for structural applications
Ó Fátharta, Cian; Gil Moreno, David; Harte, Annette M. (National University of Ireland Galway, 2020-08-27)There is very little knowledge on the timber quality of the native Scots pine grown in Ireland, and its potential to produce timber for structural applications. This paper studied the mechanical performance in tension and ... -
Characterisation of Irish-grown Scots pine timber for structural applications
Ó Fátharta, Cian; Gil-Moreno, David; Harte, Annette M. (Civil Engineering Research in Ireland, 2020)There is very little knowledge on the timber quality of the native Scots pine grown in Ireland, and its potential to produce timber for structural applications. This paper studied the mechanical performance in tension and ... -
A combined wear-fatigue design methodology for fretting in the pressure armour layer of flexible marine risers
O'Halloran, S.M.; Shipway, P.H.; Connaire, A.; Leen, Sean B.; Harte, Annette M. (Elsevier, 2016-10-20)This paper presents a combined experimental and computational methodology for fretting wear-fatigue prediction of pressure armour wire in flexible marine risers. Fretting wear, friction and fatigue parameters of pressure ... -
A combined wear-fatigue design methodology for fretting in the pressure armour layer of flexible marine risers
O'Halloran, Sinéad M.; Shipway, Philip H.; Connaire, Adrian D.; Leen, Sean B.; Harte, Annette M. (Elsevier, 2016-10-20)This paper presents a combined experimental and computational methodology for fretting wear-fatigue prediction of pressure armour wire in flexible marine risers. Fretting wear, friction and fatigue parameters of pressure ... -
Densified wood dowel reinforcement of timber perpendicular to the grain: a pilot study
O'Ceallaigh, C.; Conway, Michael; Mehra, Sameer; Harte, Annette M.; O'Ceallaigh, Conan (Taylor & Francis, 2021-06-07)An investigation was carried out to examine the potential to utilise densified wood dowels as a reinforcement for timber subjected to compression loading perpendicular to the grain. While timber has a high strength-to-weight ... -
Design concepts for building products optimised for deconstruction
Uí Chúláin, Caitríona; Sandin, Ylva; Walsh, St. John; Shotton, Elizabeth; Cramer, Marlene; Ridley-Ellis, Daniel; Carlsson, Anders; Jackson, Nicola; Östling, Janina; Harte, Annette M. (National University of Ireland Galway, 2022-02)The Innovative Design for the Future Use and Reuse of Wooden building components (InFutUReWood) project aims to answer two main questions: ¿ How easy is it to reuse timber from the current building stock, especially as ... -
The effect of the beta phase on the micromechanical response of dual-phase titanium alloys
Ashton, Patrick J.; Jun, Tea-Sung; Zhang, Zhen; Britton, T. Benjamin; Harte, Annette M.; Leen, Sean B.; Dunne, Fionn P.E. (Elsevier, 2017-03-24)This paper investigates the role of beta phase on the micro-mechanical behaviour of dual-phase titanium alloys, with particular emphasis on the phenomenon of cold dwell fatigue, which occurs in such alloys under room ... -
The effect of thinning on mechanical properties of Douglas fir, Norway spruce, and Sitka spruce
Krajnc, Luka; Farrelly, Niall; Harte, Annette M. (Springer Verlag, 2019-01-07)Context: The relationship between silvicultural management and the quality of timber produced is not entirely elucidated. Aims: The effects of thinning on structural grade-determining properties of wood (elastic modulus, ... -
The effects of planting density on the structural timber properties of 23-year-old Irish-grown Sitka spruce
Simic, Karlo; Gendvilas, Vilius; O’Reilly, Conor; Nieuwenhuis, Maarten; Harte, Annette M. (NUI Galway, 2016-08-29)In Europe, with the move towards more sustainable construction, there is an increasing demand for structural timber. The purpose of this research is to explore new forestry management strategies, which will produce an ... -
The elastic and ductile behaviour of CLT wall-floor connections and the influence of fastener length
O'Ceallaigh, Conan; Harte, Annette M. (Elsevier, 2019-03-30)An investigation was carried out to examine the influence of the fastener length on the elastic and ductile failure behaviour of typical steel-to-timber bracket connections in Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) manufactured from ... -
Enhancing low grade sitka spruce glulam beams with bonded-in BFRP rods
O'Ceallaigh, Conan; Harte, Annette M.; Sikora, Karol; McPolin, Daniel (National University of Ireland Galway, 2014)The reinforcement of timber elements using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) rods or plates is widely accepted as an effective method of increasing the stiffness of members, while at the same time reducing the variability ... -
Evaluation of the mechanical behaviour of novel latticed LVL-webbed joists
Harte, Annette M.; Baylor, Gordon; O’Ceallaigh, Conan (Bentham Open, 2019-01-23)The mechanical behaviour of a novel I-joist having a latticed Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) web is investigated. A total of 30 joists with C24 Grade flanges and latticed LVL webs were manufactured and tested to failure. ... -
Evaluation of the structural behaviour of beam-beam connection systems using compressed wood dowels and plates
Mehra, Sameer; O’Ceallaigh, Conan; Hamid - Lakzaeian, Fatemeh; Guan, Zhongwei; Sotayo, Adeayo; Harte, Annette M. (NUI Galway, 2018-08-20)To support the transition to a bio-based society, it is preferable to substitute metallic fasteners and adhesives in timber construction with an eco-friendly alternative. Recent studies have identified compressed wood ... -
An experimental and numerical study of moisture flow and moisture-induced strain in fast-grown Sitka spruce
O'Ceallaigh, Conan; Sikora, Karol; McPolin, Daniel; Harte, Annette M. (Departamento de Ingeniería en Maderas de la Universidad del Bio-Bio en Concepción, Chile, 2019)The use of fast-grown timber in the manufacture of engineered wood products is increasing; however, the fast growth rate results in a low-density timber that is susceptible to significant swelling and shrinkage deformations ... -
Experimental characterisation of the moment-rotation behaviour of beam-beam connections using compressed wood fasteners
Mehra, Sameer; O'Ceallaigh, Conan; Sotayo, Adeayo; Guan, Zhongwei; Harte, Annette M. (Elsevier, 2021-09-16)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, ... -
Experimental investigation of the moment-rotation behaviour of beam-column connections produced using compressed wood connectors
Mehra, Sameer; O'Ceallaigh, Conan; Sotayo, Adeayo; Guan, Zhongwei; Harte, Annette M. (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, ... -
Experimental investigation of the serviceability behaviour of a cross laminated timber floor
Uí Chúláin, Caitríona; Harte, Annette M. (NUI Galway, 2018-08-29)European timber design standards set out basic serviceability limit design criteria for single span, simply supported floors, but the rotational stiffness of the fixing system and two-way support possible with modern solid ... -
An experimental study on the key fretting variables for flexible marine risers
O'Halloran, Sinéad; Harte, Annette M.; Shipway, Philip H.; Leen, Sean B. (Elsevier, 2017-07-02)This paper presents an experimental investigation into the effects of contact conformity, contact pressure and displacement amplitude on the gross-slip fretting behaviour grease-lubricated cylinder-on-flat contacts in the ...