Department of Civil Engineering & Construction

Research output

Research output per year 2004 2023 2024 2025

• 1441 Citations
• 22 h-index
• 137 Article
• 36 Conference contribution
• 6 Review article
• 5 Poster
• 15 More
  • 4 Chapter
  • 4 Paper
  • 3 Conference article
  • 2 Comment/debate
  • 1 Book
  • 1 Letter

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2024

  Does tailored information on potential cost savings and emission reductions impact the likelihood of switching to an EV?

  Illahi, U., Choudhari, T. P., Caulfield, B. & O'Mahony, M., 12 Sep 2024, National Energy Research and Policy Conference: Ireland 2050, our innovative energy future, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Dublin, Ireland.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• 2023

  How Can the Irish Construction Industry Become Less Fragmented and More Productive?

  Toland, P. & Collery, D., 2023, Proceedings of the 24th European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM 2023. Matos, F. & Rosa, A. (eds.). Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited, p. 1643-1650 8 p. (Proceedings of the European Conference on Knowledge Management, ECKM; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Information Modeling 100%
  • Lean Methodology 100%
  • Building Information Modeling 100%
  • Metrics 100%
  • Construction Industry 100%
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2022

  A Systematic Literature Review on Change and Leadership in Higher Education

  McSharry, T., 2022, Proceedings of the 18th European Conference on Management Leadership and Governance, ECMLG 2022. Matos, F. & Rosa, A. (eds.). Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited, p. 310-319 10 p. (Proceedings of the European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance; vol. 2022-November).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Systematic Review 100%
  • Thematic Analysis 100%
  • Developmental Stages 100%
  • Literature Reviews 50%
  • Personnel 50%

• Choice modelling-based policy evaluation for gender-inclusive mobility

  Illahi, U., Subramanian, G. H. & Verma, A., 4 Nov 2022, 13th Research Symposium of the Urban Mobility India Conference cum Expo, Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty, Kerala, India.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• Satellite Rainfall Products for analysis of Rainfall trends for Mahaweli River Basin: Satellite Rainfall Products for analysis of Rainfall trends for Mahaweli River Basin

  Perera, H., Gunathilake, M. & Rathnayake, U., 11 Feb 2022, atl.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• 2021

  The Implementation of Lean in Local Authorities

  Browne, A., Collery, D. & McSharry, T., 2021, Proceedings of the 17th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance, ECMLG 2021. Academic Conferences International Limited, p. 97-109 13 p. (Proceedings of the 17th European Conference on Management, Leadership and Governance, ECMLG 2021).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Public Sector 100%
  • Applicability 100%
  • Operational Planning 100%
  • Management Level 100%
  • Assessment Tool 100%
• 2020

  MOBILIZE Virtual Summit-2020: Building Collective Action for the Next Decade

  Illahi, U., 26 Oct 2020, Institute for Transportation and Development (ITDP) [online].

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
• 2019

  Modeling Sustainable Mobility Using Fuzzy Logic: An Application to Selected Indian States

  Illahi, U. & Mir, M. S., 16 Aug 2019, International Conference on Cybernetics, Cognition and Machine Learning Applications (ICCCMLA-2019), Springer Proceedings, Goa, India.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

• The considerate constructors scheme: Improving the image of construction, but how considerate are they to contractors?

  Curran, M., Spillane, J. P. & Clarke-Hagan, D., 2019, Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2019 - Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference. Gorse, C. & Neilson, C. J. (eds.). Association of Researchers in Construction Management, p. 609-618 10 p. (Association of Researchers in Construction Management, ARCOM 2019 - Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Construction Site 100%
  • United Kingdom 66%
  • Illustrates 33%
  • Construction Management 33%
  • Local Community 33%
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2018

  Design of geosynthetics over areas prone to subsidence

  Brusa, N., Naughton, P. J. & Scotto, M., 2018, 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018. Korean Geosynthetics Society, p. 2573-2581 9 p. (11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018; vol. 4).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Design Strain 100%
  • Prone Area 100%
  • Geogrid 100%
  • Subsidence 100%
  • Geosynthetics 100%

• Stability of reinforced steep soil slopes to Eurocode 7

  Naughton, P. J. & Zannoni, E., 2018, 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018. Korean Geosynthetics Society, p. 382-389 8 p. (11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018; vol. 1).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Eurocodes 100%
  • Soil Slope 100%
  • Pressure Coefficient 33%
  • Internals 16%
  • Economic Benefit 16%

• Sustainable and environmentally friendly reinforced soil slopes and walls constructed with draining geogrids: Recent UK experience

  Brusa, N., Naughton, P. J. & Scotto, M., 2018, 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018. Korean Geosynthetics Society, p. 1594-1601 8 p. (11th International Conference on Geosynthetics 2018, ICG 2018; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • United Kingdom 100%
  • Geogrid 100%
  • Runoff 100%
  • Reinforced Soil 100%
  • Soil Structure 50%

• Sustainable Mobility in Developing Cities: Need, Issues and Solutions

  Illahi, U. & Mir, M. S., 2 Apr 2018, Proceedings of the 13th Session of Jammu and Kashmir Science Congress, University of Kashmir, India.

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• 2015

  Building information modelling energy performance assessment on domestic dwellings: A comparative study

  Stundon, D., Spillane, J., Lim, J. P. B., Tansey, P. & Tracey, M., 2015, Proceedings of the 31st Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2015. Raiden, A. & Aboagye-Nimo, E. (eds.). Association of Researchers in Construction Management, p. 671-679 9 p. (Proceedings of the 31st Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2015).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Energy Performance 100%
  • Dwelling 100%
  • Building Information Modeling 100%
  • Energy Engineering 42%
  • Energy Usage 28%
  11 Citations (Scopus)

• CAPTURE - Extending the scope of self-localization in Indoor Positioning Systems

  Cullen, G., Curran, K., Santos, J., Maguire, G. & Bourne, D., 3 Dec 2015, 2015 International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation, IPIN 2015. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 7346777. (2015 International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation, IPIN 2015).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Limitations 100%
  • Indoor Positioning Systems 100%
  • Range Extension 100%
  • Test Environment 50%
  • Positioning Algorithm 50%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• The design of steep slopes using low-permeability fill and draining geogrids

  Naughton, P. J., Giroud, J. P., Rimoldi, P., Scotto, M. & Crowther, D., 2015, Slopes and Geohazards. Winter, M. G., Eldred, P. J. L., Eldred, P. J. L., Winter, M. G., Toll, D. G. & Smith, D. M. (eds.). ICE Publishing, p. 2055-2060 6 p. (Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development - Proceedings of the XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2015; vol. 4).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Geogrid 100%
  • Runoff 100%
  • Pore Water Pressure 100%
  • Compressibility 50%
  • Transmissivity 50%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• The strength of fibre reinforced clays

  Grennan, R. M. & Naughton, P. J., 2015, Investigation, Classification, Testing and Forensics. Smith, D. M., Eldred, P. J. L., Eldred, P. J. L., Toll, D. G., Winter, M. G. & Winter, M. G. (eds.). ICE Publishing, p. 3255-3260 6 p. (Geotechnical Engineering for Infrastructure and Development - Proceedings of the XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, ECSMGE 2015; vol. 6).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Undrained Shear Strength 100%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• To wireless fidelity and beyond - CAPTURE, extending indoor positioning systems

  Cullen, G., Curran, K., Santos, J., Maguire, G. & Bourne, D., 5 Feb 2015, 2014 Ubiquitous Positioning Indoor Navigation and Location Based Service, UPINLBS 2014 - Conference Proceedings. Wieser, A. (ed.). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 248-254 7 p. 7033734. (2014 Ubiquitous Positioning Indoor Navigation and Location Based Service, UPINLBS 2014 - Conference Proceedings).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Wireless Fidelity 100%
  • Range Extension 100%
  • Infrastructure 100%
  • Indoor Positioning Systems 100%
  • Trilateration 50%
  8 Citations (Scopus)
• 2014

  CAPTURE-Cooperatively applied positioning techniques utilizing range extensions

  Cullen, G., Curran, K., Santos, J., Maguire, G. & Bourne, D., 2014, IPIN 2014 - 2014 International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 340-346 7 p. 7275501. (IPIN 2014 - 2014 International Conference on Indoor Positioning and Indoor Navigation).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Range Extension 100%
  • Infrastructure 100%
  • Indoor Location 80%
  • Wi-Fi 66%
  • Transients 33%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• Design of reinforced slopes and walls with low-permeability fills using draining geogrids

  Giroud, J. P., Naughton, P. J., Rimoldi, P. & Scotto, M., 2014, 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics, ICG 2014. Ziegler, M., Laackmann, K., Brau, G. & Heerten, G. (eds.). Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Geotechnik e.V., (10th International Conference on Geosynthetics, ICG 2014).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Geogrid 100%
  • Runoff 100%
  • Pore Water Pressure 100%
  • Water Pressure 22%
  • Porewater 22%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Government influence on the construction industry during the economic recession 2007-2013

  Tansey, P. & Spillane, J. P., 2014, Proceedings 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014. Raiden, A. & Aboagye-Nimo, E. (eds.). Association of Researchers in Construction Management, p. 1101-1110 10 p. (Proceedings 30th Annual Association of Researchers in Construction Management Conference, ARCOM 2014).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Construction Industry 100%
  • State Intervention 100%
  • Economic Recession 100%
  • Construction Sector 100%
  • UK 66%
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2013

  External stability of reinforced soil walls

  Naughton, P., Scotto, M., Rimoldi, P. & Vicari, M., 2013, Design and Practice of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures. Gottardi, G., Cazzuffi, D., Ling, H. I., Han, J. & Tatsuoka, F. (eds.). DEStech Publications Inc., p. 223-232 10 p. (Design and Practice of Geosynthetic-Reinforced Soil Structures).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Eurocodes 100%
  • Reinforced Soil Wall 100%
• 2011

  An experimental study of pullout resistance of a multifunctional geosynthetic in fine grained fills using an innovative pullout apparatus

  Clancy, J. M. & Naughton, P. J., 2011, Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings of the Geo-Frontiers 2011 Conference. 211 GSP ed. p. 3609-3618 10 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication; no. 211 GSP).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Pullout Resistance 100%
  • Geosynthetics 100%
  • Marginals 60%
  • Confining Stress 60%
  • Geocomposite 40%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Lateral deformation under the side slopes of piled embankments

  Jennings, K. & Naughton, P. J., 2011, Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings of the Geo-Frontiers 2011 Conference. 211 GSP ed. p. 142-151 10 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication; no. 211 GSP).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Piled Embankment 100%
  • Lateral Deformation 100%
  • Geosynthetic Reinforcement 100%
  • Side Slope 100%
  • Design Method 33%
  4 Citations (Scopus)

• The arching phenomena observed in experimental trap door model tests

  Britton, E. J. & Naughton, P. J., 2011, Geo-Frontiers 2011: Advances in Geotechnical Engineering - Proceedings of the Geo-Frontiers 2011 Conference. 211 GSP ed. p. 788-797 10 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication; no. 211 GSP).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Load Transfer 100%
  • Soil Block 100%
  • Model Test 100%
  • Design Parameter 50%
  • Piled Embankment 50%
  6 Citations (Scopus)
• 2010

  An experimental study to determine the location of the critical height in piled embankments

  Britton, E. J. & Naughton, P. J., 2010, 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010. Brazilian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, p. 1961-1964 4 p. (9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Piled Embankment 100%
  • Geosynthetic Reinforcement 60%
  • Embankment Fill 60%
  • Internal Friction 40%
  • Good Agreement 20%
  8 Citations (Scopus)

• Establishing a beam centrifuge facility at the Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland

  O'Loughlin, C. D., Naughton, P., Baker, N. & Ainsworth, A., 2010, Physical Modelling in Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2010, ICPMG 2010. CRC Press, p. 255-260 6 p. (Physical Modelling in Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Physical Modelling in Geotechnics 2010, ICPMG 2010; vol. 1).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Centrifuge 100%
  • Ireland 100%
  • Rotors 40%
  • Effective Radius 20%
  • Retro-Fitting 20%
  2 Citations (Scopus)

• Field and laboratory based studies on the hydrolysis of polyester fibres

  Naughton, P. J., Kempton, G. T., Özçelik, H., Lozano, R. & Scotto, M., 2010, 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010. Brazilian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, p. 877-880 4 p. (9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Polyester Fiber 100%
  • Maximum Temperature 100%
  • Measured Temperature 33%
  • Saturated Condition 33%
  • Periodic Time 33%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Lateral deformation under the side slopes of Piled embankments

  Jennings, K. & Naughton, P. J., 2010, 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010. Brazilian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, p. 1925-1928 4 p. (9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Piled Embankment 100%
  • Lateral Deformation 100%
  • Side Slope 100%
  • Geosynthetic Reinforcement 75%
  • Bending Moment 50%
  1 Citation (Scopus)

• Pullout resistance of a novel multifunctional geosynthetic in fine grained marginal fills

  Clancy, J. & Naughton, P. J., 2010, 9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010. Brazilian Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society, p. 679-682 4 p. (9th International Conference on Geosynthetics - Geosynthetics: Advanced Solutions for a Challenging World, ICG 2010).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Marginals 100%
  • Pullout Resistance 100%
  • Geosynthetics 100%
  • Geocomposite 50%
  • Excess Pore Water Pressure 50%
  1 Citation (Scopus)
• 2008

  Design methods for pile supported basal reinforced embankments over soft clay

  Gharpure, A. D., Korulla, M., Jayakrishnan, P. V., Scotto, M. & Naughton, P., 2008, Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Geosynthetics Asia 2008: Proceedings of the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. Li, G., Chen, Y. & Tang, X. (eds.). Springer Berlin Heidelberg, p. 703-708 6 p. (Geosynthetics in Civil and Environmental Engineering - Geosynthetics Asia 2008: Proceedings of the 4th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Design Method 100%
  • Reinforced Embankment 100%
  • Piled Embankment 40%
  • Basal Reinforcement 40%
  • Adaptability 20%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Design of reinforced soil structures using fine grained fill types

  Clancy, J. M. & Naughton, P. J., 2008, Advances in Transportation Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics. p. 427-432 6 p. (Advances in Transportation Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Design Process 100%
  • Construction Site 100%
  • Backfill Material 100%
  • Design Procedure 100%
  • Consolidation Characteristic 100%
  3 Citations (Scopus)

• Enhancement in the interface shear resistance achieved by a novel geogrid with in-plane drainage

  O'Kelly, B. C. & Naughton, P. J., 2008, Proceedings of session of GeoCongress 2008 - GeoCongress 2008: Geosustainability and Geohazard Mitigation, GSP 178. 178 ed. p. 740-747 8 p. (Geotechnical Special Publication; no. 178).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  Open Access

  • Geogrid 100%
  • Shear Strength 60%
  • Soil Testing 40%
  • Earth Structure 20%
  • Tensile Strength 20%

• The arching mechanism in piled embankments under road and rail infrastructure

  Britton, E. J. & Naughton, P. J., 2008, Advances in Transportation Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics. p. 377-381 5 p. (Advances in Transportation Geotechnics - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Piled Embankment 100%
  • Design Method 100%
  • Rail Infrastructure 100%
  • Road 100%
  • Experimental Model 33%
  5 Citations (Scopus)
• 2005

  Yield behavior of sand under generalized stress conditions

  Naughton, P. J. & O'Kelly, B. C., 2005, Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: Geotechnology in Harmony with the Global Environment. p. 555-558 4 p. (Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering: Geotechnology in Harmony with the Global Environment; vol. 2).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Stress Condition 100%
  • Major Principal Stress 66%
  • Stress Path 33%
  • Yield Surface 33%
  • Intermediate Principal Stress 33%
  2 Citations (Scopus)
• 2004

  The induced anisotropy of Leighton Buzzard sand

  Naughton, P. J. & O'Kelly, B. C., 2004, Advances in Geotechnical Engineering: The Skempton Conference - Proceedings of a Three Day Conference on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers. Jardine, R. J., Potts, D. M. & Higgins, K. G. (eds.). p. 556-567 12 p. (Advances in Geotechnical Engineering: The Skempton Conference - Proceedings of a Three Day Conference on Advances in Geotechnical Engineering, organised by the Institution of Civil Engineers).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

  • Major Principal Stress 100%
  • Intermediate Principal Stress 100%
  • Volumetric Strain 100%
  • Test Specimen 66%
  • Minor Principal Stress 66%
  5 Citations (Scopus)