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A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Todhunter, L. D., Senin, N., Leach, R., Lawes, S., Blateyron, F., & Harris, P. (2018). A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography.

A flexible and programmable software framework has been developed that enables the creation of simulated, areal surface topography datasets. The framework allows the creation of surfaces through a layered approach where deterministic topographic stru... Read More about A programmable software framework for the generation of simulated surface topography.

Collecting evidence from distributed sources to evaluate railway suicide and trespass prevention measures (2018)
Journal Article
Ryan, B., Kallberg, V., Rådbo, H., Havârneanu, G. M., Silla, A., Lukaschek, K., …Hedqvist, M. (2018). Collecting evidence from distributed sources to evaluate railway suicide and trespass prevention measures. Ergonomics, 61(11), 1433-1453. https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139.2018.1485970

It can be difficult to select from available safety preventative measures, especially where there is limited evidence of effectiveness in different contexts. This paper describes application of a method to identify and evaluate wide-ranging preventat... Read More about Collecting evidence from distributed sources to evaluate railway suicide and trespass prevention measures.

Pile Driving Vibration Attenuation Relationships: Overview and Calibration Using Field Measurements (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Grizi, A., Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, A., & Woods, R. D. (2018). Pile Driving Vibration Attenuation Relationships: Overview and Calibration Using Field Measurements. In Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering and Soil Dynamics V: Numerical Modeling and Soil Structure Interaction. , (435-444). https://doi.org/10.1061/9780784481479.045

© 2018 American Society of Civil Engineers. Empirical equations to predict ground motions during construction operations have been suggested by various researchers. These empirical correlations were developed after measuring particle velocities on th... Read More about Pile Driving Vibration Attenuation Relationships: Overview and Calibration Using Field Measurements.

Recent active technologies of greenhouse systems: a comprehensive review (2018)
Journal Article
Harjunowibowo, D., Ding, Y., Omer, S., & Riffat, S. (2018). Recent active technologies of greenhouse systems: a comprehensive review. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 24(1), 158-170

Recent innovations in greenhouses for energy-saving purposes have included developments in heat-pump technology, semi-transparent Photovoltaic (PV), lighting technology, and control systems. In addition, retrofitting greenhouse with Light Emittance... Read More about Recent active technologies of greenhouse systems: a comprehensive review.

H-pile driving induced vibrations: reduced-scale laboratory testing and numerical analysis (2018)
Journal Article
Grizi, A., Athanasopoulos-Zekkos, A., & Woods, R. D. (2018). H-pile driving induced vibrations: reduced-scale laboratory testing and numerical analysis. Geotechnical Special Publications, 165-175. doi:10.1061/9780784481585.017

Ground vibrations due to impact pile driving operations can become a major concern when affecting nearby structures and underground utilities. In an effort to better understand the transmission and dissipation of energy into the ground during impact... Read More about H-pile driving induced vibrations: reduced-scale laboratory testing and numerical analysis.

Two probabilistic life-cycle maintenance models for the deteriorating pavement (2018)
Journal Article
Cheng, Z., & Remenyte-Prescott, R. (2018). Two probabilistic life-cycle maintenance models for the deteriorating pavement. Eksploatacja i Niezawodnosc, 20(3), 394-404. https://doi.org/10.17531/ein.2018.3.7

© 2018, Polish Academy of Sciences Branch Lublin. All rights reserved. Pavement maintenance management poses a significant challenge for highway agencies in terms of pavement deterioration over time and limited financial resources to keep the road co... Read More about Two probabilistic life-cycle maintenance models for the deteriorating pavement.

The effects of laboratory ageing on rheological and fracture characteristics of different rubberised bitumens (2018)
Journal Article
Subhy, A., Pires, G. M., Lo Presti, D., & Airey, G. (2018). The effects of laboratory ageing on rheological and fracture characteristics of different rubberised bitumens. Construction and Building Materials, 180, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.05.273

Ageing of bituminous materials can result in loss of the durability of a flexible pavement. Using rubberised bitumens can enhance pavement performance while at the same time it solves a serious waste disposal problem. Combining Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA)... Read More about The effects of laboratory ageing on rheological and fracture characteristics of different rubberised bitumens.

Photogrammetric coordinate metrology (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Sims-Waterhouse, D., Piano, S., & Leach, R. (2018, June). Photogrammetric coordinate metrology. Paper presented at euspen 18th International Conference & Exhibition

Effects of vibration on fringe projection systems (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Bointon, P., Todhunter, L., Stavroulakis, P., Clare, A., & Leach, R. (2018, June). Effects of vibration on fringe projection systems. Paper presented at euspen 18th International Conference & Exhibition

Development of an X-ray simulator: from STTL file to grey scale image (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Korner, L., Leach, R., & Lawes, S. (2018). Development of an X-ray simulator: from STTL file to grey scale image. In Proceedings of the 18th International conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen), 503-504

Feature-based characterisation of evolving surface topographies in finishing operations for additive manufacturing (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Newton, L., Senin, N., Smith, B., & Leach, R. (2018, June). Feature-based characterisation of evolving surface topographies in finishing operations for additive manufacturing. Paper presented at 18th International Conference and Exhibition (euspan)

Finishing operations play a fundamental role in the additive manufacture of components. Conventional surface metrology solutions allow for the characterisation of surface roughness through texture parameters, but are not fully suitable to capture the... Read More about Feature-based characterisation of evolving surface topographies in finishing operations for additive manufacturing.

Thermal conductivity, structure and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/starch based aerogel strengthened by wheat straw (2018)
Journal Article
Wang, Y., Wu, K., Xiao, M., Riffat, S. B., Su, Y., & Jiang, F. (2018). Thermal conductivity, structure and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/starch based aerogel strengthened by wheat straw. Carbohydrate Polymers, 197, 284-291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.06.009

This study presents the preparation and property characterization of a konjac glucomannan (KGM)/starch based aerogel as a thermal insulation material. Wheat straw powders (a kind of agricultural waste) and starch are used to enhance aerogel physical... Read More about Thermal conductivity, structure and mechanical properties of konjac glucomannan/starch based aerogel strengthened by wheat straw.

The effects of vibration on fringe projection systems (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bointon, P., Todhunter, L., Stavroulakis, P., Clare, A., & Leach, R. (2018). The effects of vibration on fringe projection systems.

Mechanical vibration noise is a significant source of error in precision measuring instruments. Errors due to vibration can be detected in measurement signals, and so methods to control mechanical vibration must be considered throughout the design pr... Read More about The effects of vibration on fringe projection systems.

Lateral error compensation for focus variation microscopy (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Pérez, P., Syam, W. P., Albajez, J. A., Santolaria, J., & Leach, R. (2018). Lateral error compensation for focus variation microscopy.

Focus variation microscopy measures both the areal form and areal surface texture of components. Improvements to the accuracy and precision of focus variation microscopes usually requires measurements with multiple image-fields to compensate lateral... Read More about Lateral error compensation for focus variation microscopy.

Application of confocal surface wave microscope to self-calibrated attenuation coefficient measurement by Goos-Hänchen phase shift modulation (2018)
Journal Article
Pechprasarn, S., Chow, T. W. K., & Somekh, M. G. (2018). Application of confocal surface wave microscope to self-calibrated attenuation coefficient measurement by Goos-Hänchen phase shift modulation. Scientific Reports, 8, Article 8547. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-26424-2

In this paper, we present a direct method to measure surface wave attenuation arising from both ohmic and coupling losses using our recently developed phase spatial light modulator (phase-SLM) based confocal surface plasmon microscope. The measuremen... Read More about Application of confocal surface wave microscope to self-calibrated attenuation coefficient measurement by Goos-Hänchen phase shift modulation.

Comparison between point cloud processing techniques (2018)
Journal Article
Catalucci, S., Marsili, R., Moretti, M., & Rossi, G. (2018). Comparison between point cloud processing techniques. Measurement, 127, 221-226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2018.05.111

Photomodelling is an innovative, economical and fast technique based on the same principles of photogrammetry, which leads to the creation of 3-dimensional models starting from the simple acquisition of photographs. The aim of this paper is to define... Read More about Comparison between point cloud processing techniques.

Novel methodology for optimising the design, operation and maintenance of a multi-AGV system (2018)
Journal Article
Yan, R., Dunnett, S. J., & Jackson, L. M. (2018). Novel methodology for optimising the design, operation and maintenance of a multi-AGV system. Reliability Engineering and System Safety, 178, 130-139. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ress.2018.06.003

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have long been identified as a potential driver to improve system efficiency and lower labour costs in material handling systems. Accordingly, the reliability and availability of AGV systems is crucial to assure the s... Read More about Novel methodology for optimising the design, operation and maintenance of a multi-AGV system.