Professor Mukesh Limbachiya CEng FICE MCIHT

Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment
Penrhyn Road

Professor of Civil Engineering & Faculty Director – Strategic Partnering and Development

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About

I am a professor of civil engineering with over 30 years of experience working in higher education. I have held teaching, research, and leadership positions at three universities, including leadership and management positions as Faculty Lead for Apprenticeship and Academic Partnerships (2022–), University Head of Apprenticeships (2018–21), Head of Schools (2023–, 2009–18), Faculty Lead for International Relations and engagement (2012–15), and Director of Engineering Research (2009–11) at Kingston University.

I am a chartered engineer (CEng), a fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a member of the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, a fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining and was also registered as a chartered scientist (CSci, 2001–15).

I have worked extensively with different sectors of the industry, primarily focused on developing creative, practical solutions and addressing knowledge and skills gaps through the apprenticeship trailblazer group, Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education (Construction & the Built Environment Route Panel member), University Vocational Awards Council (Director), and Joint Board of Moderators (JBM Board Deputy Chair and Sub-committee Chair).

For many years, I have also played an active role in quality assurance, enhancement, and academic career development, nationally and internationally. I have worked as an external examiner and quality assessor, as well as conducting validations and accreditations (JBM), CEng Professional Reviewer, and Apprenticeship End Point Assessor (ICE).

My research interests include the advancement of concrete technology, waste materials recycling for reuse, construction materials, smart cities for citizen well-being, and sustainable and resilient built environments. I have published 15 books / conference proceedings, over 100 peer-reviewed papers with 4000+ citations, 26 h-index, 39 i10-index, and successfully supervised over 50 PhD and post-doctoral researchers so far. An expert evaluator of the research projects submitted for EU funding.

For the last four years, I have been named in the World's Top 2% Scientists list as the most-cited outputs in the field of "Building & Construction" published by Stanford University.

Qualifications

BE Hons (Civil Eng.)
MSc (Structural Eng.)
PhD (Civil Eng.)

Domains

Publications

Assessment of Punching Shear of Flat Slabs Using Ground Slag

Attaullah, Shah, Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Samad, Shahab, 2018, ACI Materials Journal (115), 3 pp 459-469, Published

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Strength development characteristics of concrete produced with blended cement using Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag (GGBS) under various curing conditions

Samad, Shahab, Shah, Attaullah and Limbachiya, Mukesh C, 2017, Sadhana - Academy Proceedings in Engineering Sciences (42), 7 pp 1203-1213, E-pub ahead of print

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Cost and safety optimisation in 'Berlin' type retaining walls

Eleftherios-Stamatios, Telis, Besseris, George J., Stergiou, Constantinos and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2016, International Journal of Structural Engineering (7), 4 pp 355-366, Published

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Toughness performance of recycled aggregates for use in road pavement

Omer, Joshua, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Ayan, Vahid and Khavandi, Alireza, 2016, International Journal of Transportation Engineering (3), 3 pp 171-180, Published

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Water absorption studies in recycled aggregates for pavement materials

Ayan, Vahid, Omer, Joshua, Azadani, Sayed, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Khavandi, Alireza, 2014, Open Access Library Journal (1), e605 pp 1-10, Published

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Measuring thermal mass in sustainable concrete mixes

Damdelen, Omer, Georgopoulos, Costas and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2014, Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture Research (1), 1 pp 60-70, Published

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Compaction assessment of recycled aggregates for use in unbound subbase applications

Omer, J. R., Masoud, S, Azadani, N, Ayan, V. and Limbachiya, M.C., 2014, Journal of Civil Engineering and Management (20), 2 pp 169-174, Published

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Measuring thermal mass of sustainable concrete mixes

Georgopoulos, Costas, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Damdelen, Omer, 2014, Journal of Civic Engineering and Architecture (8), 2 pp 213-220, Published

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Multivariate optimisation of key factors for construction operations

Tellis, Eleftherios Stamatios N., Besseris, Georgios J., Stergiou, Constantinos and Limbachiya, Mukesh, 2014, International Journal of Quality Engineering and Technology (4), 3 pp 200-2012, Published

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Water absorption and frost heaving of recycled aggregates

Omer, Joshua R., Limbachiya, Mukesh C., Ayan, Vahid and Azadani, Seyed Masoud Nasr, 2012, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Construction Materials, Published

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Investigation of Compaction in Recycled Aggregates for Application in Subbase Layer of Highway

Ayan, Vahid, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Nasr Azadani, Seyed Masoud and Omer, Joshua R., 2012, International Mathematics Research Notices (38), 2 pp 92-102, Published

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Performance of granulated foam glass concrete

Limbachiya, Mukesh, Meddah, Mohammed Seddik and Fotiadou, Soumela, 2012, Construction and Building Materials (28), 1 pp 759-768, Published

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Managing interdisciplinary applied research on sustainability in construction with the help of an innovation broker

Nuesse, Gregor, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Ellis, Alan, 2012, Steel Construction - Design and Research (5), 1 pp 41-52, Published

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Use of recycled concrete aggregate in fly-ash concrete

Limbachiya, Mukesh, Meddah, Mohammed Seddik and Ouchagour, Youssef, 2012, Construction and Building Materials (27), 1 pp 439-449, Published

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Advanced finite element analysis to predict off-axis crushing behaviour of composite aero-structures

Ghafari-Namini, N., Ghasemnejad, H. and Limbachiya, M., 2012, Key Engineering Materials (488-89) pp 41-44, Published

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Performance of portland/silica fume cement concrete produced with recycled concrete aggregate

Limbachiya, Mukesh, Meddah, Mohammed Seddik and Ouchagour, Youssef, 2012, ACI Materials Journal (109), 1 pp 91-100, Published

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Vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) for building construction industry: a review of the contemporary developments and future directions

Alam, M., Singh, H. and Limbachiya, M.C., 2011, Applied Energy (88), 11 pp 3592-3602, Published

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Active management of the early innovation phases in steel application research for the construction sector

Nuesse, Gregor, Wieland, Hans-Jochaim, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Herr, Roland, 2011, Steel Construction - Design and Research (4), 1 pp 34-40, Published

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Recycled aggregates: production, properties and value-added sustainable applications

Limbachiya, M.C., 2010, Journal Wuhan University of Technology, Materials Science Edition (25), 6 pp 1011-1016, Published

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Utilization of Advanced Data Storage Technology to Conduct Construction Industry on Clear Environment

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C., 2010, Journal of World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (66) pp 808-813, Published

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Effective information delivery at construction phase with integrated application of RFID, GPS and GSM technology

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C., 2010, Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science (2183), 1 pp 425-431, Published

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Bulk engineering and durability properties of washed glass sand concrete

Limbachiya, Mukesh C, 2009, Construction and Building Materials (23), 2 pp 1078-1083, Published

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Evaluation of Portland limestone cements for use in concrete construction

Limbachiya, M.C., Dhir, R.K., McCarthy, M.J. and Chaipanich, A., 2007, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions (40), 5 pp 459-473, Published

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Chemical-mineralogical characterisation of coarse recycled concrete aggregate

Limbachiya, M.C., Marrocchino, E. and Koulouris, A., 2007, Waste Management (27), 2 pp 201-208, Published

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Coarse recycled aggregate: a sustainable concrete solution

Desai, Satish B. and Limbachiya, Mukesh C., 2006, Indian Concrete Journal (80), 7 pp 17-23, Published

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Briefing: Aircrete

Fudge, C.A. and Limbachiya, M.C., 2006, Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Construction Materials (159), 2 pp 49 -51, Published

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Thin joint masonry in the UK

Limbachiya, M., Roberts, J.J. and Fried, A.N., 2005, Masonry International (18), 2 pp 85-88, Published

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Coarse recycled aggregates for use in new concrete

Limbachiya, M.C., 2004, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Engineering Sustainability (157), 2 pp 99-106, Published

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Construction and demolition waste recycling for reuse in concrete production

Limbachiya, M.C., 2002, Wastes Management Journal pp 46-47, Published

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Use of recycled concrete aggregate in high-strength concrete

Limbachiya, M.C., Leelawat, T. and Dhir, R.K., 2000, Materials and Structures/Materiaux et Constructions (33), 9 pp 574- 580, Published

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Current perceptions of concrete admixtures

Limbachiya, M.C., 1999, Concrete (London) (33), 10 pp 31-33, Published

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Effect of initial curing on chloride diffusion in concrete repair materials.

Mangat, P.S. and Limbachiya, M.C., 1999, Cement and Concrete Research (29), 9 pp 1475-1485, Published

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Suitability of recycled concrete aggregate for use in BS5328 designated mixes

Dhir, R.K., Limbachiya, M.C. and Leelawat, T., 1999, Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers: Structures and Buildings (134), 3 pp 257-274, Published

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Pulverized fuel ash concrete: air-entrainment and freeze/thaw durability

Limbachiya, M.C., El Sayad, I., Zhang, D.S., Dhir, R.K. and McCarthy, M.J., 1999, Magazine of Concrete Research (51), 1 pp 53-64, Published

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Adapting large area pour technology to suspended floor slabs

Limbachiya, M., 1999, Concrete (London) (33), 7 pp 26-29, Published

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Repair material properties for effective structural application

Mangat, P.S. and Limbachiya, M.C., 1997, Cement and Concrete Research (27), 4 pp 601-617, Published

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Repair material properties which influence long-term performance of concrete structures

Mangat, P.S. and Limbachiya, M.C., 1995, Construction and Building Materials (9), 2 pp 81-90, Published

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Coarse recycled aggregates for use in new concrete

Limbachiya, M. C. (2019). In: Dhir, Ravindra K, Lye, Chao Qun, (eds.), London, U.K.: ICE Publishing pp 3-16 [Published]

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Suitability of recycled concrete aggregate for use in BS 5328 designated mixes

Dhir, R. K., Limbachiya, M. C. and Leelawat, T. (2019). In: Dhir, Ravindra K, Lye, Chao Qun, (eds.), London, U.K.: ICE Publishing pp 31-62 [Published]

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Differences in losses of prestress between steel and FRP reinforcement

Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M. (2016). [Published]

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Using communities of practice to integrate industrial knowledge into cooperative research on sustainability in steel construction

Nuesse, G., Limbachiya, M.C. and Herr, R. (2013). In: Klakegg, O., Kjolle, K., Mehaug, C., Olsson, N., Shiferaw, A., Woods, R., (eds.) pp 390-403 [Published]

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Integrated RFID and sensor technologies for effective landslide monitoring and early warning

Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M. (2011). [Published]

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Real-time landslides monitoring and warning using RFID technology for measuring ground water level

Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M. (2011). [Published]

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Towards linking islands of information within construction projects utilizing combined RF technologies

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C. (2011). In: Ao, S.I., Gelman, L., (eds.), London, U.K.: Springer pp 197-207 [Published]

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Effective information delivery at construction phase with integrated application of RFID, GPS and GSM Technology

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C. (2010). [Published]

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Moisture content, absorption and movement of low-density aircrete

Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J. (2005). pp 245-252 [Published]

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Mortar for low-density aircrete applications

Limbachiya, M.C., Roberts, J.J., Fried, A.N. and Ahmed, A. (2005). pp 501-506 [Published]

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Flexural strength of low-density blockwork

Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J. (2005). pp 405-414 [Published]

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Use of foamed glass gravel in construction

Fotiadou, S, Limbachiya, M C, Fried, A N and Roberts, J J (2004). [Published]

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Use of recycled aggregate in concrete application: case studies

Koulouris, A., Limbachiya, M.C., Fried, A.N. and Roberts, J.J. (2004). [Published]

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Large area pours for suspended floor construction

Limbachiya, M.C. (2002). pp 195-204 [Published]

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Pretensioned BFRP reinforced concrete beams: flexural behaviour and estimation of initial prestress losses

Petkova, Diana, Limbachiya, Mukesh, Almuhaisen, Refad, Pavlovic, Ana and Donchev, Ted(2019). [Published]

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Differences in losses of prestress between steel and FRP reinforcement

Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M.(2016). [Published]

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Influence of the degree of prestressing on the behaviour of BFRP reinforced beams

Mirshekari, M., Donchev, T., Petkova, D. and Limbachiya, M.(2015). [Published]

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Investigation in connections between steel, composite and hybrid structural elements

Petkune, N., Donchev, T., Hadavinia, H. and Limbachiya, M.(2014). [Published]

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The application of infrared thermography for assessment of the condition of structural elements

Petkune, N., Donchev, T., Wertheim, D., Limbachiya, M. and Hadavinia, H.(2013). [Published]

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Contribution of composite cements in reducing embodied CO[sub]2

Bostanci, Sevket, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Georgopoulos, Costas(2013). [Published]

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Opportunities for strengthening of damaged steel shear walls

Donchev, T., Petkova, D., Hadavinia, H., Petkune, N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Hussein, Y.(2012). [Published]

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Recycled aggregates and reuse in steel-reinforced recycled concrete beams made with equal strength recycled concretes

Hedayatnasab, A., Limbachiya, M. and Kew, H.Y.(2012). [Published]

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Advanced finite element analysis to predict off-axis crushing behaviour of composite aero-structures

Ghafari-Namini, N., Ghasemnejad, H. and Limbachiya, M.(2011). [Published]

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A study showing the influence of differing percentage of coarse RCA containing gypsum on properties of concrete

Hedayatnasab, Arastoo, Limbachiya, Mukesh and Kew, Hsein(2011). [Published]

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Numerical modelling and experimental investigation of GFRP-steel sandwich shear walls

Maleki, Ahmad, Donchev, Ted, Hadavinia, Homayoun and Limbachiya, Mukesh(2011). [Published]

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Barrier performance of SiO2 coated PET film for Vacuum Insulation Panel (VIP) envelope

Alam, M, Singh, H. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2011). [Published]

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Integrated RFID and sensor technologies for effective landslide monitoring and early warning

Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M.(2011). [Published]

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A study into the absorption property of recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt pavement mixes

Azadani, S.M.N., Omer, J. R., Limbachiya, M.C. and Ayan, V.(2011). [Published]

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An investigation into the sustainability of FRP reinforcing bars

Pearson, M.C.K., Donchev, T. and Limbachiya, M.(2011). [Published]

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A study into the absorption properties of recycled concrete and reclaimed asphalt mixes

Ayan, Vahid, Masoud Nasr Azadani, Seyed, Omer, Joshua and Limbachiya, Mukesh C(2011). [Published]

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Investigation of water absorption in recycled aggregates for application in subbase layer of highway

Ayan, Vahid, Limbachiya, Mukesh C. and Nasr Azadani, Seyed Masoud(2011). [Published]

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Real-time landslides monitoring and warning using RFID technology for measuring ground water level

Hosseyni, S, Bromhead, E.N., Majrouhi Sardroud, J, Limbachiya, M.C. and Riazi, M.(2011). [Published]

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Improving construction quality control and management using automated data collection technologies

Hedayat Nasab, A., Majrouhi Sardroud, J. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2011). [Published]

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Influence of recycled concrete aggregates on specific gravity and absorption rates of mixes

Limbachiya, M.C., Nasr Azadani, S.M. and Ayan, V.(2011). [Published]

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Recycling glass waste for reuse in concrete construction

Limbachiya, M.C. and Fotiadou, S.(2010). [Published]

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A new experience in rehabilitation with in-plant asphalt cold recycling

Ayan, V., Nasr Azadani, S.M. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2010). [Published]

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Improving construction supply chain management with integrated application of RFID technology and portal system

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C.(2010). [Published]

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Out-of-Plane behaviour of FRP strengthened masonry walls

Sayari, A, Donchev, T., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kew, H.Y.(2010). [Published]

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Effective information delivery at construction phase with integrated application of RFID, GPS and GSM Technology

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, M.C.(2010). [Published]

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Integrated advance data storage technology for effective construction logistics management

Majrouhi Sardroud, J and Limbachiya, Mukesh C.(2010). [Published]

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Ubiquitous tracking and locating of construction resource using GIS and RFID

Majrouhi Sardroud, J., Limbachiya, M.C. and Saremi, A.A.(2010). [Published]

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Investigation into the potential of rubberised concrete products

Kew, H., Etebar, K., Limbachiya, M. and Kenny, M.J.(2008). [Published]

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Behaviour and design of low density aircrete mansonry

Limbachiya, M., Fudge, C.A. and Roberts, J.(2008). [Published]

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Moisture content, absorption and movement of low-density aircrete

Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J.(2005). [Published]

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Mortar for low-density aircrete applications

Limbachiya, M.C., Roberts, J.J., Fried, A.N. and Ahmed, A.(2005). [Published]

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Flexural strength of low-density blockwork

Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J.(2005). [Published]

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Performance of recycled aggregate concrete

Koulouris, A., Roberts, J.J., Fried, A.N. and Limbachiya, M.C.(2004). [Published]

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Use of foamed glass gravel in construction

Fotiadou, S, Limbachiya, M C, Fried, A N and Roberts, J J(2004). [Published]

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Use of recycled aggregate in concrete application: case studies

Koulouris, A., Limbachiya, M.C., Fried, A.N. and Roberts, J.J.(2004). [Published]

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Advantages and implications of high performance low density aircrete product for the UK construction industry

Ahmed, A., Fried, A.N., Limbachiya, M.C. and Roberts, J.J.(2004). [Published]

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Predicting the behaviour of laterally loaded masonry panels

Fried, A.N., Roberts, J.J., Limbachiya, M.C. and Kanyeto, O.(2004). [Published]

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Large area pours for suspended floor construction

Limbachiya, M.C.(2002). [Published]

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