Gifford http://www.gifford.uk.com/ News en Gifford http://www.gifford.uk.com/fileadmin/assets/gifford/img/favicon.ico http://www.gifford.uk.com/ News TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:06:00 +0000 A Review of the Development of Prestressed Concrete http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/a-review-of-the-development-of-prestressed-concrete/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=204&cHash=70a20fc3bf http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/a-review-of-the-development-of-prestressed-concrete/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=204&cHash=70a20fc3bf fib-days 2009 International Conference at Kolkata - 29 to 30 January 2010 - Clark G Gifford The evolution of Prestressed Concrete tells a fascinating story of the work of pioneers who were innovative and brave in trying new ideas. One of the primary drivers...

]]> Process and Innovation Publications Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:06:00 +0000 Renewing the Rule http://www.cibsejournal.com/issues/2009-08/renewing-the-rule http://www.cibsejournal.com/issues/2009-08/renewing-the-rule Publication: The CIBSE Journal, August 2009; p18. The Merton Rule for using renewables has served... Expert Opinion Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:15:00 +0000 From Drawing Board to Occupied Space: Assessing the design process of a transformational learning space http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/from-drawing-board-to-occupied-space-assessing-the-design-process-of-a-transformational-learning-sp/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=172&cHash=ed9602d414 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/from-drawing-board-to-occupied-space-assessing-the-design-process-of-a-transformational-learning-sp/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=172&cHash=ed9602d414 Proceedings of the 26th International Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference - 21 to... The aim of this research is to identify how a successful special needs school was designed through building monitoring and post occupancy evaluation...

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]]> Research and Development Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:42:00 +0000 Competitive Concrete Foundations for Offshore Wind Turbines http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/competitive-concrete-foundations-for-offshore-wind-turbines/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=139&cHash=dc8e2c04a6 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/competitive-concrete-foundations-for-offshore-wind-turbines/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=139&cHash=dc8e2c04a6 Publication: Concrete: 21st Century Superhero, 11th Annual International fib Symposium - 22 to 24... This paper presents aspects of a research project to develop competitive engineering solutions for concrete gravity base foundations...

]]> Process and Innovation Publications Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:18:00 +0000 Unlocking the Potential for Delivering Transformational Change in the Sustainability Performance of Civil Engineering Projects http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/unlocking-the-potential-for-delivering-transformational-change-in-the-sustainability-performance-of/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=138&cHash=3ea6745315 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/unlocking-the-potential-for-delivering-transformational-change-in-the-sustainability-performance-of/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=138&cHash=3ea6745315 Publication: Concrete: 21st Century Superhero, 11th Annual International fib Symposium - 22 to 24... Sustainability through Civil engineering projects - what can be achieved and how might we reach it?  With an increasing acknowledgement of the need to...

]]> Process and Innovation Publications Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0000 A Model for Appraising the Sustainability of Bridges http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/a-model-for-appraising-the-sustainability-of-bridges/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=137&cHash=ea81b5fbb4 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/a-model-for-appraising-the-sustainability-of-bridges/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=137&cHash=ea81b5fbb4 Publication: Concrete: 21st Century Superhero, 11th Annual International fib Symposium - 22 to 24... Bridge construction and maintenance costs the UK economy several hundreds of millions of pounds annually and can have significant social and environmental impacts...

]]> Process and Innovation Publications Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:28:00 +0000 Challenges of post-tensioning in Dubai - a designer's perspective http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/challenges-of-post-tensioning-in-dubai-a-designers-perspective/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=115&cHash=7aae025e3a http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/challenges-of-post-tensioning-in-dubai-a-designers-perspective/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=115&cHash=7aae025e3a Publication: The Structural Engineer - 16 June 2009, Vol 87 Issue 12 pp 21-26 - Mullett PJ Gifford... Fuelled by record prices of oil and the resulting high liquidity, the Middle East, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region in particular...

]]> Publications Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:23:00 +0000 Accountability for sustainability http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/accountability-for-sustainability/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=127&cHash=46ae695661 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/accountability-for-sustainability/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=127&cHash=46ae695661 Publication: The Environmentalist - Issue 73 - pp 22-23 - 2 March 2009 - Price S Gifford... Carbon accounting helps managers take control, says Simon Price.  It also shifts sustainability considerations...

]]> Expert Opinion Publications Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:16:00 +0000 Concrete foundations for offshore wind turbines http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/concrete-foundations-for-offshore-wind-turbines/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=126&cHash=5bd51114fd http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/concrete-foundations-for-offshore-wind-turbines/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=126&cHash=5bd51114fd Publication: CONCRETE - February 2009 - pp 21-22 - Brook-Hart W Gifford (Reproduced by kind... Energy policy in Britain and the European Union requires a substantial increase in renewable energy from wind turbines by 2020. But onshore windfarms are not popular with the public and the limitations...

]]> Process and Innovation Publications Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:07:00 +0000 Energy Efficient garment factories in Bangladesh http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/energy-efficient-garment-factories-in-bangladesh/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=128&cHash=897ab0a041 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/energy-efficient-garment-factories-in-bangladesh/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=128&cHash=897ab0a041 Publication: PLEA 2008, 25th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture - October 2008 - Naz... Garment factories in Bangladesh have been heavily criticised over the last 30 years for the working conditions in which employees must labour. High internal gains from artificial lighting and equipment produce an intolerably hot work environment...

The author - Farah Naz

]]> Publications Research and Development Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:21:00 +0000 Forthside Bridge, Stirling, Scotland http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/forthside-bridge-stirling-scotland/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=130&cHash=05dc1b007a http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/forthside-bridge-stirling-scotland/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=130&cHash=05dc1b007a Publication: Footbridge 2008, Third International Conference - July 2008 - Brownlie K Wilkinson... This paper examines aspects of a new footbridge in the ancient Scottish City of Stirling, and its role in urban regeneration and development. The bridge is a 113.4m long three span cable truss design...

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]]> Process and Innovation Publications Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:15:00 +0000 Offshore wind energy – a challenge for UK civil engineering http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/offshore-wind-energy-a-challenge-for-uk-civil-engineering/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=129&cHash=79c64c777e http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/offshore-wind-energy-a-challenge-for-uk-civil-engineering/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=129&cHash=79c64c777e Publication: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Energy 161 - February 2008, Issue... This article aims to provide a brief review of the current position of UK offshore wind energy development, particularly for those who are interested, but not deeply immersed, in the current scene...

]]> Publications Research and Development Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:42:00 +0000 Shear Enhancement at Short Shear Spans in EN 1992 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/shear-enhancement-at-short-shear-spans-in-en-1992/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=131&cHash=97f5092201 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/shear-enhancement-at-short-shear-spans-in-en-1992/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=131&cHash=97f5092201 Publication: The Structural Engineer - 4 December 2007, Vol 85 Issue 23/24 pp 37-42 - Jackson PA ... The approach to shear enhancement at short shear spans for members without designed links in EN 1992 has been changed since early drafts. The revised rule works well...

]]> Publications Research and Development Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:01:00 +0000 Even for Transport Operators Sustainable Development Starts at Home http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/even-for-transport-operators-sustainable-development-starts-at-home/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=132&cHash=0dfd32f2f6 http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/even-for-transport-operators-sustainable-development-starts-at-home/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=132&cHash=0dfd32f2f6 Publication: Planning and Transport, Research and Computation (PTRC) 2007 Transport Practitioners... The past 20 years have seen a growing realisation that the current model of development is unsustainable. In other words we are living beyond our means...

]]> Process and Innovation Publications Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:14:00 +0000 Dean’s Eye Window – the reconstruction of a medieval rose window at Lincoln Cathedral http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/deans-eye-window-the-reconstruction-of-a-medieval-rose-window-at-lincoln-cathedral/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=133&cHash=db7172fa7a http://www.gifford.uk.com/research-and-opinion/article/view/deans-eye-window-the-reconstruction-of-a-medieval-rose-window-at-lincoln-cathedral/?tx_ttnews%5Buid%5D=133&cHash=db7172fa7a Publication: The Structural Engineer - 6 February 2007 - pp 40-46 - Clifton G Willis G... A paper describing the structural investigation of the 7.5m diameter Dean’s Eye rose window tracery in Lincoln Cathedral and its subsequent redesign and reconstruction...

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