Items where Division is "Faculties > Engineering and Environment > Mechanical and Construction Engineering" and Year is 2015

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Abid, Khizar, Gholami, Raoof, Choate, Paul and Nagaratnam, Brabha (2015) A review on cement degradation under CO2-rich environment of sequestration projects. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 27 (2). pp. 1149-1157. ISSN 1875-5100

Agnew, Brian, Walker, Sara, Ng, Bobo and Tam, Ivan (2015) Finite Time Analysis of a Tri-Generation Cycle. Energies, 8 (6). pp. 6215-6229. ISSN 1996-1073

Agnew, Brian, Walker, Sara, Ng, Bobo and Tam, Ivan (2015) Maximum output from a tri-generation cycle. Applied Thermal Engineering, 90. pp. 1015-1020. ISSN 1359-4311

Alafogianni, Maria, Birkett, Martin and Penlington, Roger (2015) A novel method of comparing laser trim pattern geometries of thin film resistors. In: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR). Bath University, UK, pp. 13-18. ISBN 1857901878

Alanjari, Pejman, RazaviAlavi, SeyedReza and AbouRizk, Simaan (2015) Hybrid Genetic Algorithm-Simulation Optimization Method for Proactively Planning Layout of Material Yard Laydown. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141 (10). 06015001. ISSN 0733-9364

Albadran, Abdullah (2015) An Investigation of ISO 9000 Implementation Issues In Saudi Arabia Manufacturing Industry. Doctoral thesis, Northumbria University.

Algabasi, Abdullatif and Maheri, Alireza (2015) A genetic algorithm for solving classical job shop scheduling problems. In: International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME’15), 13-15 May 2015, Istanbul.

Ali, Abdalla, Hackney, Philip, Bell, David and Birkett, Martin (2015) Genetic algorithms for solving bicriteria dynamic job shop scheduling problems with alternative routes. In: ICEMIS '15 Proceedings of The International Conference on Engineering & MIS 2015. Association for Computing Machinery, New York. ISBN 978-1-4503-3418-1

Ali, Abdalla, Hackney, Philip, Birkett, Martin and Bell, David (2015) Genetic algorithms for minimizing the number of tardy jobs in job shop scheduling with machine setup issue. In: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR). University of Bath, UK, pp. 63-69. ISBN 1857901878

Aljanabi, Darkam, Birkett, Martin and Walker, Sara (2015) A mixed methods approach to investigate the need for total productive maintenance (TPM) in Iraqi power plants. In: MMIRA Asia Regional Conference, 19 - 20 September 2015, Osaka.

Alnasseri, Nasser (2015) Managing and controlling airport construction projects: a strategic management framework for operators. Doctoral thesis, Northumbria University.

Alwan, Zaid and Gledson, Barry (2015) Towards green building performance evaluation using Asset Information Modelling. Built Environment Project and Asset Management, 5 (3). pp. 290-303. ISSN 2044-124X

Aravinda, L. S., Bhat, K. Udaya, Wei, Jiacheng, Inam, Fawad and Bhat, Badekai Ramachandra (2015) Flexible Binder free electrode for ultracapacitor. In: 5th Chemical Nanoscience Symposium (CNSN-5), 26 March 2015, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Aso, Raymond and Cheung, Wai Ming (2015) Towards greener horizontal-axis wind turbines: Analysis of carbon emissions, energy and costs at the early design stage. Journal of Cleaner Production, 87. pp. 263-274. ISSN 0959-6526

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Babatunde, Solomon, Perera, Srinath, Zhou, Lei and Udeaja, Chika (2015) Barriers to public private partnership projects in developing countries a case of Nigeria. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 22 (6). pp. 669-691. ISSN 0969 9988

Bade, Lokesh, Hackney, Philip, Shyha, Islam and Birkett, Martin (2015) Investigation into the Development of an Additive Manufacturing Technique for the Production of Fibre Composite Products. Procedia Engineering, 132. pp. 86-93. ISSN 1877-7058

Balaji, P. S., Rahman, Muhammad, Moussa, Leblouba and Lau, H. H. (2015) Wire rope isolators for vibration isolation of equipment and structures – A review. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 78. 012001. ISSN 1757-899X

Barbot, Jean Pierre, Boutat, Driss and Busawon, Krishna (2015) Utility of high-order sliding mode differentiators for dynamical left inversion problems. IET Control Theory & Applications, 9 (4). pp. 538-544. ISSN 1751-8644

Barreno, Igor, Costa Pereira, Carolina, Cordon, Marta, Tutar, Mustafa, Urrutibeascoa, Idoia, Gomez, Xabo and Castillo, German (2015) Numerical correlation for the pressure drop in Stirling engine heat exchangers. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 97. pp. 68-81. ISSN 1290-0729

Bell, David (2015) International student academic success: looking at the importance of underpinning knowledge from an educational supply chain perspective. Doctoral thesis, Northumbria University.

Bhinder, Majid A., Rahmati, Mohammad, Mingham, C.G. and Aggidis, G. A. (2015) Numerical hydrodynamic modelling of a pitching wave energy converter. European Journal of Computational Mechanics, 24 (4). pp. 129-143. ISSN 1779-7179

Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio and Corradi, Marco (2015) Behavior of masonry columns repaired using small diameter cords. Key Engineering Materials, 624. pp. 254-265. ISSN 1662-9795

Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio and Corradi, Marco (2015) Determination of Shear Strength of Masonry Panels Through Different Tests. International Journal of Architectural Heritage, 9 (8). pp. 913-927. ISSN 1558-3058

Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio and Corradi, Marco (2015) Strengthening of thin masonry arches. Key Engineering Materials, 624. pp. 51-58. ISSN 1662-9795

Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio, Corradi, Marco and Sisti, Romina (2015) Ageing problems of GFRP grids used for masonry reinforcement. Key Engineering Materials, 624. pp. 413-420. ISSN 1662-9795

Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio, Corradi, Marco and Speranzini, Emanuela (2015) Durability analysis for FRP and SRG composites in civil applications. Key Engineering Materials, 624. pp. 421-428. ISSN 1662-9795

Borri, Antonio, Corradi, Marco and Castori, Giulio (2015) Reinforcement of softwood beams using unglued composite laminates. In: 3rd International Conference on Structural Health Assessment of Timber Structures, 9-11 September 2015, Wroclaw.

Borri, Antonio, Corradi, Marco, Castori, Giulio and De Maria, Alessandro (2015) A method for the analysis and classification of historic masonry. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering, 13 (9). pp. 2647-2665. ISSN 1570-761X

Borri, Antonio, Corradi, Marco, Castori, Giulio, Sisti, Romina and Osofero, Israel (2015) Reinforcement of historic wall panels with thermoinsulating fiber-reinforced plaster. In: 12th North American Masonry Conference, 17 - 20 May 2015, Denver, Colorado.

Borri, Antonio, Corradi, Marco, Sisti, Romina, Buratti, Cinzia, Belloni, Elisa and Moretti, Elisa (2015) Masonry wall panels retrofitted with thermal-insulating GFRP-reinforced jacketing. Materials and Structures, 49 (10). pp. 3957-3968. ISSN 1359-5997

Bortot, Eliana and Gei, Massimiliano (2015) Harvesting energy with load-driven dielectric elastomer annular membranes deforming out-of-plane. Extreme Mechanics Letters, 5. pp. 62-73. ISSN 2352-4316

Bortot, Eliana, Gei, Massimiliano and deBotton, Gal (2015) Optimal energy harvesting cycles for load-driven dielectric elastomer generators under equibiaxial deformation. Meccanica, 50 (11). pp. 2751-2766. ISSN 0025-6455

Bortot, Eliana, Springhetti, Roberta, deBotton, Gal and Gei, Massimiliano (2015) Optimization of Load-driven Soft Dielectric Elastomer Generators. Procedia IUTAM, 12. pp. 42-51. ISSN 2210-9838

Bouazza, Touria, Udeaja, Chika and Greenwood, David (2015) The Use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in managing knowledge in construction project delivery: a conceptual model. In: ICES BIM 2015 Conference, 9-11 September 2015, Bristol.

Bowes, Aidan and Hasan, Reaz (2015) A computational analysis of flow and acoustics around a car wing mirror. In: World Congress on Engineering 2015, 1-3 July 2015, Imperial College, London.

Bruchhausen, Matthias, Fischer, Burkhard, Ruiz, A., Gonzalez Sanchez, Sergio, Hähner, Peter and Soller, Sebastian (2015) Impact of hydrogen on the high cycle fatigue behaviour of Inconel 718 in asymmetric push–pull mode at room temperature. International Journal of Fatigue, 70. pp. 137-145. ISSN 0142-1123

Butt, Talib E., Camilleri, M., Paul, P. and Jones, K.G. (2015) Obsolescence types and the built environment - definitions and implications. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 14 (1). p. 20. ISSN 1474-6778

Butt, Talib E., Francis, Trevor, Greenwood, David, Jones, Keith and Nasir, Azhar (2015) The role of BIM in tackling obsolescence, climate change, and sustainability. WIT Transactions on the Built Environment, 149. ISSN 1746-4498

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Castori, Giulio, Borri, Antonio, Sisti, Romina, De Maria, Alessandro and Corradi, Marco (2015) Seismic vulnerability of the Piero della Francesca’s fresco called “Resurrection". In: COMPDYN 2015: 5th International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 25 - 27 May 2015, Crete Island.

Chen, Xue and Meguid, S. A. (2015) Snap-through buckling of initially curved microbeam subject to an electrostatic force. Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences, 471 (2177). p. 20150072. ISSN 1364-5021

Chen, Xue and Meguid, S.A. (2015) On the parameters which govern the symmetric snap-through buckling behavior of an initially curved microbeam. International Journal of Solids and Structures, 66. pp. 77-87. ISSN 0020-7683

Cherian Lukose, Cecil, Zoppi, Guillaume and Birkett, Martin (2015) Thin film resistive materials: past, present and future. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 104. 012003. ISSN 1757-899X

Cheung, Wai Ming and Aso, Raymond (2015) A Quantitative Analysis System for Greener Wind Turbine Concept Selection. In: SDM'2015, International Conference on Sustainable Design and Manufacturing, 12-14 April 2015, Seville, Spain.

Cheung, Wai Ming, Marsh, Robert, Griffin, Paul W., Newnes, Linda B., Mileham, Antony R. and Lanham, John D. (2015) Towards Cleaner Production: a Roadmap for Predicting Product End-Of-Life Costs at Early Design Concept. Journal of Cleaner Production, 87 (15). pp. 431-441. ISSN 0959-6526

Cheung, Wai Ming, Marsh, Robert, Newnes, Linda, Mileham, Antony and Lanham, John (2015) Cost Data Modelling and Searching to Support Low Volume, High Complexity, Long Life Defence Systems Development. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part B: Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 229 (5). pp. 835-846. ISSN 0954-4054

Cheung, Wai Ming and Pachisia, Vedant (2015) Facilitating waste paper recycling and repurposing via cost modelling of machine failure, labour availability and waste quantity. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 101. pp. 34-41. ISSN 0921-3449

Corradi, Marco, Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio and Coventry, Kathryn (2015) Experimental analysis of dynamic effects of FRP reinforced masonry vaults. Materials, 8 (12). pp. 8059-8071. ISSN 1996-1944

Corradi, Marco, Osofero, Israel, Borri, Antonio and Castori, Giulio (2015) Strengthening of Historic Masonry Structures with Composite Materials. In: Handbook of Research on Seismic Assessment and Rehabilitation of Historic Structures. IGI Global, Hershey, PA, pp. 257-292. ISBN 9781466682863

Corradi, Marco, Righetti, Luca and Borri, Antonio (2015) Bond Strength of composite CFRP reinforcing bars in timber. Materials, 8 (7). pp. 4034-4049. ISSN 1996-1944

Corradi, Marco, Righetti, Luca and Osofero, Israel (2015) Unbonded composite-fibre reinforcement for timber beams. In: 16th International European Bridge Conference, 23 - 25 June 2015, Edinburgh.

Corradi, Marco, Righetti, Luca, Osofero, Israel, Borri, Antonio, Castori, Giulio and Sisti, Romina (2015) Accelerated aging and fatigue effects on GFRP grids. In: Ingegneria Forense, Crolli, Affidabilita strutturale e Consolidamento. Associazione Italiana di Ingegneria Forense, pp. 455-466. ISBN 978-88-579-0447-4

Costa Pereira, Carolina, Barreno, Igor, Tutar, Mustafa, Esnaola, Jon-Ander and Barrutia, Harritz (2015) The thermal non-equilibrium porous media modelling for CFD study of woven wire matrix of a Stirling regenerator. Energy Conversion and Management, 89. pp. 473-483. ISSN 0196-8904

Coventry, Kathryn, Richardson, Alan and Diaz, Eli (2015) Impact resistance of concrete – using slit rubber from tyres. In: Euro-Elecs-2015: Latin American and European Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, 21-23 July 2015, Guimaraes.

Cresswell, N., Ingram, Grant and Dominy, Robert (2015) The impact of diffuser augmentation on a tidal stream turbine. Ocean Engineering, 108. pp. 155-163. ISSN 0029-8018

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Daoush, Walid, Park, Hee Sup, Inam, Fawad, Lim, Byung Kyu and Hong, Soon Hyung (2015) Microstructural and Mechanical Characterization of Ti-12Mo-6Zr Biomaterials Fabricated by Spark Plasma Sintering. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 46 (3). pp. 1385-1393. ISSN 1073-5623

Dizqah, Arash, Maheri, Alireza, Busawon, Krishna and Fritzson, Peter (2015) Standalone DC microgrids as complementarity dynamical systems: Modeling and applications. Control Engineering Practice, 35. pp. 102-112. ISSN 0967-0661

Dudziak, Tomasz, Du, H. L., Datta, Psantu and Hovsepian, Papken (2015) Air oxidation behaviour of standard PVD and novel HIPIMS coatings at 750°C for 1000 h. Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology, 50 (2). pp. 118-127. ISSN 1478-422X

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Ekambaram, Karthikeyan, Frampton, Richard and Bartlett, Lisa (2015) Improving the Chest Protection of Elderly Occupants in Frontal Crashes Using SMART Load Limiters. Traffic Injury Prevention, 16 (sup2). S77-S86. ISSN 1538-9588

Elgadi, Osama, Birkett, Martin and Cheung, Wai Ming (2015) A proposed research methodology for six sigma deployment in Libyan manufacturing companies. In: Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR). University of Bath, UK, pp. 81-86. ISBN 1857901878

Elkady, Mostafa, Elmarakbi, Ahmed and MacIntyre, John (2015) Integration of vehicle dynamics control systems with an extendable bumper for collision mitigation. International Journal of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering, 12. pp. 2893-2913. ISSN 2229-8649

Elmarakbi, Ahmed, Azoti, Wiyao, Martorana, Brunetto, Belingardi, Giovanni and Ciardiello, Raffaele (2015) Graphene-based composite materials for automotives. In: ICCM 2015 - 20th International Conference on Composite Materials, 19th - 24th July 2015, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Ene, Gloria Unoma, Goulding, Jack, John, Godfaurd Adjaie and Rahimian, Farzad Pour (2015) Holistic learning: a workforce development paradigm. In: Construct15 - 23rd Global Lean Construction Conference, 28th - 31st July 2015, Perth, Australia.

Etaig, Saleh, Hasan, Reaz and Perera, Noel (2015) Numerical study on the effect of inclination angle on heat transfer performance in back-ward facing step utilizing nanofluid. In: UK Heat Transfer Conference, 7-8 September 2015, Edinburgh University.

Ezcan, Volkan, Goulding, Jack, Rahimian, Farzad Pour and Kuruoglu, Murat (2015) Avoiding stiffness: perspectives of agile technology diffusion. In: International Conference on Innovative Production and Construction, 28th - 31st July 2015, Perth, Western Australia.

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Fargani, Haitem, Cheung, Wai Ming and Hasan, Reaz (2015) An approach to achieve operational effectiveness and sustainability requirements in manufacturing. In: International Conference on Manufacturing Research (ICMR2015), 8 - 10 September, 2015, Bath.

Farokhi, Hamed and Ghayesh, Mergen H. (2015) Nonlinear dynamical behaviour of geometrically imperfect microplates based on modified couple stress theory. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 90. pp. 133-144. ISSN 0020-7403

Farokhi, Hamed and Ghayesh, Mergen H. (2015) Nonlinear motion characteristics of microarches under axial loads based on modified couple stress theory. Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, 15 (2). pp. 401-411. ISSN 1644-9665

Farokhi, Hamed and Ghayesh, Mergen H. (2015) Thermo-mechanical dynamics of perfect and imperfect Timoshenko microbeams. International Journal of Engineering Science, 91. pp. 12-33. ISSN 0020-7225

Fong, Joshua, Edge, Jerry, Underwood, Chris, Tindale, Andy and Potter, Steve (2015) Performance of a dynamic distributed element heat emitter model embedded into a third order lumped parameter building model. Applied Thermal Engineering, 80. pp. 279-287. ISSN 1359-4311

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Georgitsioti, Tatiani, Pillai, Gobind, Forbes, Ian, Pearsall, Nicola, Anand, Raghubir and Putrus, Ghanim (2015) Short-term performance variations of different photovoltaic system technologies under the humid subtropical climate of Kanpur in India. IET Renewable Power Generation, 9 (5). pp. 438-445. ISSN 1752-1416

Ghayesh, Mergen H., Amabili, Marco and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Global dynamics of an axially moving buckled beam. Journal of Vibration and Control, 21 (1). pp. 195-208. ISSN 1077-5463

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Chaotic motion of a parametrically excited microbeam. International Journal of Engineering Science, 96. pp. 34-45. ISSN 0020-7225

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Coupled Nonlinear Dynamics of Geometrically Imperfect Shear Deformable Extensible Microbeams. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, 11 (4). 041001. ISSN 1555-1415

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Coupled longitudinal-transverse-rotational behaviour of shear deformable microbeams. Composites Part B: Engineering, 77. pp. 319-328. ISSN 1359-8368

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Internal energy transfer in dynamical behaviour of Timoshenko microarches. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 112. pp. 28-39. ISSN 0378-4754

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Nonlinear dynamics of microplates. International Journal of Engineering Science, 86. pp. 60-73. ISSN 0020-7225

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Post-buckling dynamics of Timoshenko microbeams under axial loads. International Journal of Dynamics and Control, 3 (4). pp. 403-415. ISSN 2195-268X

Ghayesh, Mergen H. and Farokhi, Hamed (2015) Thermo-mechanical dynamics of three-dimensional axially moving beams. Nonlinear Dynamics, 80 (3). pp. 1643-1660. ISSN 0924-090X

Ghayesh, Mergen H., Farokhi, Hamed and Alici, Gursel (2015) Size-dependent electro-elasto-mechanics of MEMS with initially curved deformable electrodes. International Journal of Mechanical Sciences, 103. pp. 247-264. ISSN 0020-7403

Ghayesh, Mergen H., Farokhi, Hamed and Alici, Gursel (2015) Subcritical parametric dynamics of microbeams. International Journal of Engineering Science, 95. pp. 36-48. ISSN 0020-7225

Giannakis, Iraklis, Giannopoulos, Antonios and Warren, Craig (2015) A realistic FDTD numerical modeling framework of ground penetrating radar for landmine detection. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing, 9 (1). pp. 37-51. ISSN 1939-1404

Giannakis, Iraklis, Giannopoulos, Antonios, Warren, Craig and Davidson, Nigel (2015) Numerical modelling and neural networks for landmine detection using ground penetrating radar. In: IWAGPR 2015 - 8th International Workshop on Advanced Ground Penetrating Radar, 7th - 10th July 2015, Florence, Italy.

Gilmour, M. S. and Wu, Hongwei (2015) House Design with Energy Saving System: A Review. In: 8th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection, 11-14 August, 2015, Paisley, UK.

Gkounis, George (2015) Experimental and theoretical analysis of the performance of micro co-generation systems based on various technologies. Doctoral thesis, Northumbria University.

Gledson, Barry (2015) Investigating the diffusion of 4D BIM Innovation. In: Proceedings 31st Annual ARCOM Conference, 7th - 9th September 2015, Lincoln.

Gonzalez Sanchez, Sergio (2015) Drastic influence of minor Fe or Co additions on the glass forming ability, martensitic transformations and mechanical properties of shape memory Zr–Cu–Al bulk metallic glass composites. In: Northumbria Research Conference 2015, 20th May 2015, Northumbria University.

Greenwood, David (2015) Keeping it real: Is our research relevant? And should it be? In: 12th International Postgraduate Research Conference (IPGRC 2015), 10-12 June, 2015, Salford.

Grekhov, Leonid, Mahkamov, Khamid and Kuleshov, Andrei (2015) Optimization of Mixture Formation and Combustion in Two-Stroke OP Engine Using Innovative Diesel Spray Combustion Model and Fuel System Simulation Software. In: FFL 2015 - JSAE/SAE 2015 International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, 1st - 4th September 2015, Kyoto, Japan.

Guadagno, L., Raimondo, M., Vertuccio, L., Mauro, M., Guerra, G., Lafdi, Khalid, De Vivo, B., Lamberti, P., Spinelli, G. and Tucci, V. (2015) Optimization of graphene-based materials outperforming host epoxy matrices. RSC Advances, 5 (46). pp. 36969-36978. ISSN 2046-2069

Guo, Yuanjun, Dennison, Andrew, Li, Yifan, Luo, Jikui, Zu, Xiao-Tao, Mackay, Logan, Langridge-Smith, Pat, Walton, Anthony and Fu, Yong Qing (2015) Nebulization of water/glycerol droplets generated by ZnO/Si surface acoustic wave devices. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, 19 (2). pp. 273-282. ISSN 1613-4982

Guo, Yuanjun, Zhao, Chao, Zhou, X. S., Li, Yifan, Zu, Xiao-Tao, Gibson, Desmond and Fu, Yong Qing (2015) Ultraviolet sensing based on nanostructured ZnO/Si surface acoustic wave devices. Smart Materials and Structures, 24 (12). p. 125015. ISSN 0964-1726

Guzmán, Eduardo, Santini, Eva, Zabiegaj, Dominika, Ferrari, Michele, Liggieri, Libero and Ravera, Francesca (2015) Interaction of Carbon Black Particles and Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine at the Water/Air Interface: Thermodynamics and Rheology. The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119 (48). pp. 26937-26947. ISSN 1932-7447

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Hasan, Reaz, Tudor, Jenna and Ramadan, Ahmed (2015) Modelling of Flow and Heat Transfer in Spent Fuel Cooling Ponds. In: International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants, 3-5 May 2015, Nice, France.

UMASS AMHERST (2015) Mechanically gated electrical switches by creasing of patterned metal/elastomer bilayer films. US20150294805.

Hernandez-Somoza, Maria, Alafogianni, Maria, Stylianidis, Nearchos, Unsal, Ibrahim and Maheri, Alireza (2015) Incorporating end-user requirements in design of hybrid renewable energy systems. In: International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME’15), 13-15 May 2015, Istanbul.

Hernandez-Somoza, Maria, Christou, Neofytos, Morganti, Manlio and Maheri, Alireza (2015) Design of nanofluid solar collectors. In: International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME’15), 13-15 May 2015, Istanbul.

Hossain, Mokarram and Steinmann, Paul (2015) Continuum Physics of Materials with Time-Dependent Properties. In: Advances in Applied Mechanics. Advances in Applied Mechanics, 48 (48). Elsevier, London, pp. 141-259. ISBN 9780128021286

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Iyi, Draco and Hasan, Reaz (2015) Natural convection flow and heat transfer in an enclosure containing staggered arrangement of blockages. Procedia Engineering, 105. pp. 176-183. ISSN 1877-7058

Iyi, Draco, Hasan, Reaz and Penlington, Roger (2015) Effect of Emissivity on the Heat and Mass Transfer of Humid Air in a Cavity Filled with Solid Obstacles. Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications, 67 (5). pp. 531-546. ISSN 1040-7782

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Jangi, Mehdi, Solsjo, Rickard, Johansson, Bengt and Bai, Xue-Song (2015) On large eddy simulation of diesel spray for internal combustion engines. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 53. pp. 68-80. ISSN 0142-727X

Jedidi, Abdesslem, Rasul, Shahid, Masih, Dilshad, Cavallo, Luigi and Takanabe, Kazuhiro (2015) Generation of Cu–In alloy surfaces from CuInO2 as selective catalytic sites for CO2 electroreduction. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3 (37). pp. 19085-19092. ISSN 2050-7488

Jiang, Yinzhu, Li, Yong, Sun, Wenping, Huang, Wei, Liu, Jiabin, Jin, Chuanghong, Xu, Ben, Ma, Tianyu, Wu, Changzheng and Yan, Mi (2015) Spatially-confined lithiation/delithiation in highly dense nanocomposite anodes towards advanced lithium-ion batteries. Energy & Environmental Science, 8 (5). pp. 1471-1479. ISSN 1754-5692

Jiang, Z., Wang, Kai, Wu, Hongwei, Wang, Yue and Du, Juan (2015) A two-dimensional analytical model for prediction of the radiation heat transfer in open-cell metal foams. Applied Thermal Engineering, 93. pp. 1273-1281. ISSN 1359-4311

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Kahwash, Fadi, Shyha, Islam and Maheri, Alireza (2015) Machining Unidirectional Composites using Single-Point Tools: Analysis of Cutting Forces, Chip Formation and Surface Integrity. Procedia Engineering, 132. pp. 569-576. ISSN 1877-7058

Kahwash, Fadi, Shyha, Islam and Maheri, Alireza (2015) Modelling of cutting fibrous composite materials: current practice. Procedia CIRP, 28. pp. 52-57. ISSN 2212-8271

Kamjoo, Azadeh (2015) A Decision Support System for Integrated Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy System. Doctoral thesis, Northumbria University.

Kassem, Mohamad, Dawood, Nashwan and Chavada, Rajiv (2015) Construction workspace management within an Industry Foundation Class-Compliant 4D tool. Automation in Construction, 52. pp. 42-58. ISSN 0926-5805

Katsamangas, Kostandinos, Bhat, Badekai Ramachandra and Inam, Fawad (2015) Scanning Electronic Microscopy for analysis of the effects of surfactants on de-wrinkling and dispersion of graphene. International Journal of Chemical, Molecular, Nuclear, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, 9 (6). pp. 728-732.

Keerthan, Poologanathan and Mahendran, Mahen (2015) Improved shear design rules of cold-formed steel beams. Engineering Structures, 99. pp. 603-615. ISSN 0141-0296

Khaled, Mahmoud, Ramadan, Mohamad, Elmarakbi, Ahmed and Fourment, Lionel (2015) Simulation of Incremental Forming Processes Using a Thermo-Mechanical Partitioned Algorithm. In: Key Engineering Materials. Trans Tech Publications Inc, pp. 1331-1336. ISBN 9783038354710

Khaliq, Jibran, Li, Chunchun, Chen, Kan, Shi, Baogui, Ye, Haitao, Grande, Antonio, Yan, Haixue and Reece, Michael (2015) Reduced thermal conductivity by nanoscale intergrowths in perovskite like layered structure La2Ti2O7. Journal of Applied Physics, 117 (7). 075101. ISSN 0021-8979

Kode, T. E., Wu, Hongwei and Ogwu, A. A. (2015) Critical Review of the Thermo-hydraulic Properties of Fluids in Micro Channels. In: The 8th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environmental Protection, Proceedings of SEEP 2015, August 11-14, 2015, Paisley, UK.

Kolo, Shaba James, Rahimian, Farzad Pour and Goulding, Jack (2015) Housing stakeholders' perspective on offsite manufacturing in Nigeria. In: Construct15 - 23rd Global Lean Construction Conference, 28th - 31st July 2015, Perth, Australia.

Kuleshov, Andrei, Mahkamov, Khamid, Janhunen, Timo, Akimov, Victor and Kuleshov, Alexey (2015) New Downsized Diesel Engine Concept with HCCI Combustion at High Load Conditions. In: FFL 2015 - JSAE/SAE 2015 International Powertrains, Fuels and Lubricants Meeting, 1st - 4th September 2015, Kyoto, Japan.

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Leblouba, Moussa, Altoubat, Salah, Rahman, Muhammad and Palani Selvaraj, Balaji (2015) Elliptical Leaf Spring Shock and Vibration Mounts with Enhanced Damping and Energy Dissipation Capabilities Using Lead Spring. Shock and Vibration, 2015. p. 482063. ISSN 1070-9622

Lee, Mildred, Yeo, Eudora, Blacklock, Matthew, Janardhana, Madabhushi, Feih, Stefanie and Wang, Chun H. (2015) Predicting the strength of adhesively bonded joints of variable thickness using a cohesive element approach. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 58. pp. 44-52. ISSN 0143-7496

Leone, Marianovella, Aiello, Maria Antonietta, Balsamo, Alberto, Carozzi, Francesca Giulia, Ceroni, Francesca, Corradi, Marco, Gams, Matija, Garbin, Enrico, Gattesco, Natalino, Krajewski, Piotr, Mazzotti, Claudio, Oliveira, Daniel, Papanicolaou, Catherine, Ranocchiai, Giovanna, Roscini, Francesca and Saenger, Dorothea (2015) Glass fabric reinforced cementitious matrix: Tensile properties and bond performance on masonry substrate. Composites Part B: Engineering, 127. pp. 196-214. ISSN 1359-8368

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