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Thermal relaxation of laminated bamboo for folded shells
(Elsevier, 2017-10-15)Laminated bamboo is emerging as a novel material in design and construction. As a natural fibre composite, it has unique mechanical properties that allow for innovations that are not possible in other materials. Here, we ... -
The strength of plants: theory and experimental methods to measure the mechanical properties of stems
(Oxford University Press, 2017-09-07)From the stems of agricultural crops to the structural trunks of trees, studying the mechanical behaviour of plant stems is critical for both commerce and science. Plant scientists are also increasingly relying on mechanical ... -
Homely social practices, uncanny electricity demands: Class, culture and material dynamics in Pakistan
(Elsevier, 2017-12-01)This research seeks to address the gap in studies of energy consumption in developing countries from a social science perspective. The research uses Social Practice Theory (SPT) to gain better understanding of homeowners’ ... -
(De)constructing and transforming workplace practices: Feedback as an intervention
(2017-08-04)Little empirical work has been conducted on workplace practices in university settings. Meanwhile, the impact of feedback on changing consumption patterns has been mainly studied through individualistic approaches. The ...
