Dr Mohamed El-Zeadani

Mohamed’s current research investigates the ductility and energy dissipation performance of a promising new method of constructing timber connections using screwed-in threaded rods and steel links. Such connections are important in various scenarios, including tall timber buildings that can be subjected to extreme winds or earthquakes, and timber bridges that could carry large loads from over-sized vehicles. The proposed connections will be investigated through a series of experimental tests and numerical simulation studies. The vast results will then be used to inform the development of formulations for practical design purposes. The developed design expressions should enable connections to be fine-tuned to achieve the optimal balance of strength, ductility and stiffness to ensure the safe design of timber structures subjected to extreme loading scenarios.