Items where Author is "Kumar, Chandan"

Article

Piran, F., Karampour, H., Guan, H., Kumar, C., Li, H. and Junior, G. C. (2025) Strengthening lightweight long-span timber floors: A study on vibration performance and human perception. Engineering Structures, 343 . p. 121062. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2025.121062

Lu, P., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L. and Karampour, H. (2024) Comprehensive analysis of glulam delamination through finite element modelling considering heat and mass transfer, plasticity and fracture mechanics: a case study using high density hardwood. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 . pp. 1581-1604. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-024-02107-w

Faircloth, A., Brancheriau, L., Karampour, H. and Kumar, C. (2024) Evaluation of full-sized and thick cross-laminated timber using in-line non-destructive techniques. Wood Material Science & Engineering, 19 (3). pp. 660-673. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2023.2286622

Lu, P., Gilbert, B.P., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L. and Karampour, H. (2024) Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines). European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 (1). pp. 53-68. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-023-01999-4

Kumar, C., Hassan, B. and Fitzgerald, C. J. (2024) Investigation of heat transfer in timber boards and a simulated wall section to eliminate colonies of the west Indian drywood termite, (Blattodea: Kalotermitidae). Austral Entomology, 63 (4). pp. 425-433. https://doi.org/10.1111/aen.12708

Gendvilas, V., Lee, D. J., Kain, D. P., Kumar, C., Downes, G. M., Lausberg, M. and Harrington, J. J. (2024) Predicting Wood Density Using Resistance Drilling: The Effect of Instrument and Operator. Forests, 15 (1). p. 157. https://doi.org/10.3390/f15010157

Faircloth, A., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., Leggate, W. and McGavin, R. L. (2024) Understanding the adhesion performance of glued laminated timber manufactured with Australian softwood and high-density hardwood species. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 . pp. 2013-2028. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-024-02138-3

Lu, P., Gilbert, B. P., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L. and Karampour, H. (2023) Influence of the moisture content on the fracture energy and tensile strength of hardwood spotted gum sawn timber and adhesive bonds (gluelines). European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 82 (1). pp. 53-68. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-023-01999-4

Kumar, C., Faircloth, A., Shanks, J., McGavin, R. L., Li, X., Ashraf, M. and Subhani, M. (2023) Investigating Factors Influencing Rolling Shear Performance of Australian CLT Feedstock. Forests, 14 (4). p. 711. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14040711

Faircloth, A., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L., Gilbert, B. P. and Leggate, W. (2023) Mechanical Performance and Bond Integrity of Finger Jointed High-Density Sub-Tropical Hardwoods for Residential Decking. Forests, 14 (5). p. 956. https://doi.org/10.3390/f14050956

Kumar, C., Li, X., Subhani, M., Shanks, J., Dakin, T., McGavin, R. L. and Ashraf, M. (2022) A review of factors influencing rolling shear in CLT and test methodology. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 50 (2). https://doi.org/10.1520/JTE20210160

Kumar, C. and Leggate, W. (2022) An overview of bio-adhesives for engineered wood products. International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, 118 . p. 103187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2022.103187

Kumar, C., Faircloth, A., Leggate, W. and Redman, A. (2022) Impact of Continuous Drying Method on Drying Quality of Southern Pine Sawn Timber. BioResources, 17 (1). pp. 574-591.

Kumar, C. (2022) Investigation of an innovative preservative treatment of green timber using compression. Wood Material Science and Engineering, 17 (6). pp. 513-520. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2021.1898466

Psaltis, S., Kumar, C., Turner, I., Carr, E. J., Farrell, T., Brancheriau, L., Bailléres, H. and Lee, D. J. (2021) A new approach for predicting board MOE from increment cores. Annals of Forest Science, 78 (3). p. 78. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-021-01093-w

Kumar, C., Psaltis, S., Bailleres, H., Turner, I., Brancheriau, L., Hopewell, G., Carr, E. J., Farrell, T. and Lee, D. J. (2021) Accurate estimation of log MOE from non-destructive standing tree measurements. Annals of Forest Science, 78 (1). p. 8. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13595-021-01031-w

Kumar, C., Redman, A., Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L. and Dakin, T. (2021) Assessment of the Application of a SMART THUMPER™ as a Low-cost and Portable Device Used for Stiffness Estimation of Timber Products. BioResources, 16 (3).

Faircloth, A., Brancheriau, L., Karampour, H., So, S., Bailleres, H. and Kumar, C. (2021) Experimental Modal Analysis of Appropriate Boundary Conditions for the Evaluation of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels for an In-Line Approach. Forest Products Journal, 71 (2). pp. 161-170. https://doi.org/10.13073/FPJ-D-20-00062

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Outhwaite, A., Kumar, C., Faircloth, A. and Knackstedt, M. (2021) Influence of Mechanical Surface Preparation Methods on the Bonding of Southern Pine and Spotted Gum: Tensile Shear Strength of Lap Joints. BioResources, 16 (1). p. 16.

Kumar, C. (2021) Investigation of an innovative preservative treatment of green timber using compression. Wood Material Science & Engineering . pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2021.1898466

McGavin, R. L., McGrath, J., Fitzgerald, C. J., Kumar, C., Oliver, C. and Lindsay, A. (2021) Sawn Timber and Rotary Veneer Processing and Grade Recovery Investigation of Northern Australian Plantation Grown African Mahogany. BioResources, 16 (1). p. 23. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.16.1.1891-1913

Leggate, W., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L., Faircloth, A. and Knackstedt, M. (2021) The Effects of Drying Method on the Wood Permeability, Wettability, Treatability, and Gluability of Southern Pine from Australia. Bioresources, 16 (1). pp. 698-720.

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Outhwaite, A., Dorries, J. W., Robinson, R. J., Kumar, C., Faircloth, A. and Knackstedt, M. (2021) The Influence of Mechanical Surface Preparation Method, Adhesive Type, and Curing Temperature on the Bonding of Darwin Stringybark. BioResources, 16 (1). p. 22.

Leggate, W., McGavin, R. L., Miao, C., Outhwaite, A., Chandra, K. A., Dorries, J. W., Kumar, C. and Knackstedt, M. (2020) The Influence of Mechanical Surface Preparation Methods on Southern Pine and Spotted Gum Wood Properties: Wettability and Permeability. BioResources, 15 (4). pp. 8554-8576.

Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2019) Microwave-convective drying of food materials: A critical review. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 59 (3). pp. 379-394. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2017.1373269

Kumar, C., Hejazian, M., From, C., Saha, S. C., Sauret, E., Gu, Y. and Nguyen, N. T. (2019) Modeling of mass transfer enhancement in a magnetofluidic micromixer. Physics of Fluids, 31 (6). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5093498

Rahman, M. M., Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H. and Karim, M. A. (2018) A micro-level transport model for plant-based food materials during drying. Chemical Engineering Science, 187 . pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2018.04.060

Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H., Farrell, T. W., Millar, G. J. and Karim, A. (2018) A porous media transport model for apple drying. Biosystems Engineering, 176 . pp. 12-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2018.06.021

Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H., Farrell, T. W. and Karim, M. A. (2018) Investigation of intermittent microwave convective drying (IMCD) of food materials by a coupled 3D electromagnetics and multiphase model. Drying Technology, 36 (6). pp. 736-750. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2017.1354874

Onwude, D. I., Hashim, N., Abdan, K., Janius, R., Chen, G. and Kumar, C. (2018) Modelling of coupled heat and mass transfer for combined infrared and hot-air drying of sweet potato. Journal of Food Engineering, 228 . pp. 12-24. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2018.02.006

Khan, M. I. H., Joardder, M. U. H., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2018) Multiphase porous media modelling: A novel approach to predicting food processing performance. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 58 (4). pp. 528-546. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2016.1197881

Joardder, M. U. H., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2018) Prediction of porosity of food materials during drying: Current challenges and directions. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 58 (17). pp. 2896-2907. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2017.1345852

Mahiuddin, M., Khan, M. I. H., Kumar, C., Rahman, M. M. and Karim, M. A. (2018) Shrinkage of Food Materials During Drying: Current Status and Challenges. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 17 (5). pp. 1113-1126. https://doi.org/10.1111/1541-4337.12375

Khan, M. I. H., Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H. and Karim, M. A. (2017) Determination of appropriate effective diffusivity for different food materials. Drying Technology, 35 (3). pp. 335-346. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2016.1170700

Joardder, M. U. H., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2017) Food structure: Its formation and relationships with other properties. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 57 (6). pp. 1190-1205. https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2014.971354

Joardder, M. U. H., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2017) Multiphase transfer model for intermittent microwave-convective drying of food: Considering shrinkage and pore evolution. International Journal of Multiphase Flow, 95 . pp. 101-119. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2017.03.018

Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H., Farrell, T. W., Millar, G. J. and Karim, M. A. (2016) Mathematical model for intermittent microwave convective drying of food materials. Drying Technology, 34 (8). pp. 962-973. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2015.1087408

Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H., Farrell, T. W. and Karim, M. A. (2016) Multiphase porous media model for intermittent microwave convective drying (IMCD) of food. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 104 . pp. 304-314. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2016.01.018

Joardder, M. U. H., Kumar, C., Brown, R. J. and Karim, M. A. (2015) A micro-level investigation of the solid displacement method for porosity determination of dried food. Journal of Food Engineering, 166 . pp. 156-164. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2015.05.034

Joardder, M. U. H., Brown, R. J., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2015) Effect of cell wall properties on porosity and shrinkage of dried apple. International Journal of Food Properties, 18 (10). pp. 2327-2337. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2014.980945

Kumar, C., Millar, G. J. and Karim, M. A. (2015) Effective Diffusivity and Evaporative Cooling in Convective Drying of Food Material. Drying Technology, 33 (2). pp. 227-237. https://doi.org/10.1080/07373937.2014.947512

Perussello, C. A., Kumar, C., De Castilhos, F. and Karim, M. A. (2014) Heat and mass transfer modeling of the osmo-convective drying of yacon roots (Smallanthus sonchifolius). Applied Thermal Engineering, 63 (1). pp. 23-32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.10.020

Kumar, C., Karim, M. A. and Joardder, M. U. H. (2014) Intermittent drying of food products: A critical review. Journal of Food Engineering, 121 (1). pp. 48-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2013.08.014

Book Section

Kumar, C., Putranto, A., Mahiuddin, M., Saha, S. C., Gu, Y. T. and Karim, M. A. (2017) Mathematical modelling of intermittent drying. In: Intermittent and Nonstationary Drying Technologies: Principles and Applications. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351251303

Rahman, M. M., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2017) Multi-scale modelling in intermittent drying. In: Intermittent and Nonstationary Drying Technologies: Principles and Applications. CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781351251303

Monograph

Bailleres, H., Lee, D. J., Kumar, C., Psaltis, S., Hopewell, G. and Brancheriau, L. (2019) Improving returns from southern pine plantations through innovative resource characterisation. Project Report. Forest & Wood Products Australia.

Conference or Workshop Item

Faircloth, A., Karampour, H., Gilbert, B. P., Watts, T., Li, H., Burdon, N., Butler, T. and Kumar, C. (2025) Design uncertainty in long span mass timber floors: proposed band-beam solution. In: World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025, 22 - 26 June 2025, Brisbane, Australia. https://doi.org/10.52202/080513-0058

Kumar, C., Gilbert, B. P., Leggate, W., Faircloth, A. and Paul, C. K.-Y. (2025) Performance of particleboard incorporating recycled rubber from waste tyres. In: World Conference on Timber Engineering 2025, 22 - 26 June 2025, Brisbane, Australia. https://doi.org/10.52202/080513-0567

Karampour, H., Piran, F., Faircloth, A., Kumar, C., Zhang, D., Gilbert, B. P., Guan, H., Hu, L., Chui, Y. H. and Chang, W. (2023) Design of long-span lightweight timber floors subject to walking excitations: a case study. In: 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023, 19 June - 22 June 2023, Oslo, Norway. https://doi.org/10.52202/069179-0247

Lu, P., Gilbert, B.P., Kumar, C., McGavin, R. L. and Karampour, H. (2023) Mode I fracture energy of Australian native hardwood spotted gum at various moisture contents. In: 13th World Conference on Timber Engineering, WCTE 2023. https://doi.org/10.52202/069179-0064

Faircloth, A., Karampour, H., Brancheriau, L., Bailleres, H., So, S. and Kumar, C. (2021) Vibratory Evaluation of Material Damping Performance of Cross-Laminated Timber Panels. In: 10th Australasian Congress on Applied Mechanics 2021, ACAM 2021.

Khan, M. I. H., Kumar, C. and Karim, M. A. (2017) Mechanistic understanding of cellular level of water in plant-based food material. In: AIP Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4984675

Welsh, Z., Kumar, C. and Karim, A. (2017) Preliminary Investigation of the Flow Distribution in an Innovative Intermittent Convective microwave Dryer (IMCD). In: Energy Procedia. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.03.170

Joardder, M. U. H., Karim, A., Kumar, C. and Brown, R. J. (2014) Determination of effective moisture diffusivity of banana using Thermogravimetric analysis. In: Procedia Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.769

Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H., Farrell, T. W., Millar, G. J. and Karim, M. A. (2014) Multiphase porous media model for heat and mass transfer during drying of agricultural products. In: Proceedings of the 19th Australasian Fluid Mechanics Conference, AFMC 2014.

Kumar, C., Joardder, M. U. H., Karim, A., Millar, G. J. and Amin, Z. (2014) Temperature redistribution modelling during intermittent microwave convective heating. In: Procedia Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2014.11.770