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Multiphysics Coupling Using SPH for Coastal Structures Subject to Tsunami-Driven Hydrodynamic and Debris Impact Loads by Ishiki, Kenshiro, Cunningham, Lee S., Rogers, Benedict D.

“…This paper investigates the behavior of a tsunami-like bore carrying debris impacting a structure, examining the variability of the debris impact forces…”
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Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Floating Large Woody Debris Impact on a Masonry Arch Bridge by Majtan, Eda, Cunningham, Lee S., Rogers, Benedict D.

“…Masonry arch bridges form an essential part of existing transport infrastructure around the world, including mainland Europe and the northeastern US. Recent…”
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Field Investigation into Abrasion of Concrete at a Coastal Stepped Revetment: A U.K. Case Study by Omoding, Nicholas, Cunningham, Lee S., Lane-Serff, Gregory F., Omer, Muhammad, Farrington, Brian

“…Although concrete abrasion damage is a major maintenance challenge for coastal structures fronted by beaches with hard coarse sediments, there are no readily…”
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Structural Resilience of Pole-Mounted Substations Subjected to Flooding: Generalized Framework and a Malaysian Case Study by Li, Wenzhu, Cunningham, Lee S., Schultz, David M., Mander, Sarah, Gan, Chin Kim, Panteli, Mathaios

“…Substations are vital components of electricity supply, representing a weak point in a power network due to their vulnerability to flood events. Pole-mounted…”
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Simulating masonry wall behaviour using a simplified micro-model approach by Abdulla, Kurdo F., Cunningham, Lee S., Gillie, Martin

“…•A combination of plasticity-based constitutive models and XFEM to model masonry.•Possible local failure modes of masonry are considered in the model.•Crack…”
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New Technique to Improve the Ductility of Steel Beam to Column Bolted Connections: A Numerical Investigation by Shaheen, Mohamed A., Galal, Mohamed Ahmed, Cunningham, Lee S., Foster, Andrew S. J.

“…A novel method to improve the robustness of steel end plate connections is presented in this paper. Existing commonly adopted techniques alter the stiffness of…”
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Behaviour of RC beams strengthened in flexure with hybrid CFRP-reinforced UHPC overlays by Kadhim, Majid M.A., Jawdhari, Akram, Nadir, Wissam, Cunningham, Lee S.

“…•An FRP-reinforced UHPC overlay is evaluated for repair of RC beams and resulted in significant increase in strength and ductility.•A verified 3D FE model was…”
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Flood-Induced Hydrodynamic and Debris Impact Forces on Single-Span Masonry Arch Bridge by Majtan, Eda, Cunningham, Lee S, Rogers, Benedict D

“…AbstractThis paper explores flood-induced hydrodynamic and debris impact forces on masonry arch bridges using the numerical method smoothed particle…”
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Inspection of Concrete Bridge Structures: Case Study Comparing Conventional Techniques with a Virtual Reality Approach by Omer, Muhammad, Margetts, Lee, Mosleh, Mojgan Hadi, Cunningham, Lee S

“…Abstract Recent high-profile collapses coupled with an aging bridge stock, increased loading, and the pressures of climate change have led to a greater focus…”
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Out-of-plane strengthening of adobe masonry using hemp fibre ropes: An experimental investigation by Abdulla, Kurdo F., Cunningham, Lee S., Gillie, Martin

“…•Novel use of natural hemp fibre rope reinforcement to strengthen adobe masonry.•Experimental investigation on out-of-plane response of adobe masonry…”
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Influence of Orientation and Arrangement of Structures on Tsunami Impact Forces: Numerical Investigation with Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics by Pringgana, Gede, Cunningham, Lee S, Rogers, Benedict D

“…Abstract This paper explores the influence of onshore structures' orientations and arrangements during a tsunami impact using the numerical method of smoothed…”
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Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Straw Fiber–Reinforced Adobe Masonry by Abdulla, Kurdo F, Cunningham, Lee S, Gillie, Martin

“…AbstractAdobe has been used as an economic building material since ancient times and continues to be used today, particularly in developing countries. Due to…”
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Influence of Coarse Aggregate Parameters and Mechanical Properties on the Abrasion Resistance of Concrete in Hydraulic Structures by Omoding, Nicholas, Cunningham, Lee S, Lane-Serff, Gregory F

“…AbstractThe objective of this experimental investigation is to use the ASTM C1138 (underwater) test method to investigate the influence of the quantity and…”
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New formulation of the state space approach for asymmetrically supported laminated composite plates by Albostami, Asad S., Wu, Zhangjian, Cunningham, Lee S.

“…The 3D state space approach (SSA) allows accurate description of composite plate behavior, regardless of plate thickness. A new formulation of the SSA is…”
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Experimental and numerical investigation into strengthening flat slabs at corner columns with externally bonded CFRP by Abdulrahman, Bassam Q., Wu, Zhangjian, Cunningham, Lee S.

“…•1st time corner slab-column connections strengthened via CFRP have been studied.•Slabs with and without near-column openings are included.•An experimental…”
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Bond behaviour of rebar in concrete at elevated temperatures: A soft computing approach by Al Hamd, Rwayda Kh. S., Alzabeebee, Saif, Cunningham, Lee S., Gales, John

“…This paper assesses the capability of using a new data‐driven approach to predict the bond strength between steel rebar and concrete subjected to high…”
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Behaviour of stainless and high strength steel bolt assemblies at elevated temperatures — A review by Shaheen, Mohamed A., Foster, Andrew S.J., Cunningham, Lee S., Afshan, Sheida

“…This study documents important aspects of bolt assembly performance in structural steel connections at elevated temperatures that have not been the subject of…”
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Influence of basalt micro-fibres on the abrasion resistance of concrete in hydraulic structures by Omoding, Nicholas, Cunningham, Lee S., Lane-Serff, Gregory F.

“…In hydraulic structures, abrasion resistance can be a significant driver in concrete specification. Basalt micro-fibres represent a potentially sustainable…”
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Loading rate effects on CFRP strengthened steel square hollow sections under lateral impact by Kadhim, Majid M.A., Wu, Zhangjian, Cunningham, Lee S.

“…•A number of CFRP strengthened steel members was tested under various loading rates.•The effects of preloading level and CFRP configurations were…”
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GIS-based assessment of groundwater quality for drinking and irrigation purposes in central Iraq by Makki, Zaid F., Zuhaira, Ali Adel, Al-Jubouri, Sama M., Al-Hamd, Rwayda Kh. S., Cunningham, Lee S.

“…In many parts of the world, groundwater is considered to be a key source of fresh water for both the domestic and non-domestic sectors. Where groundwater…”
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