Adrian Bell
Senior Lecturer
Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Biography
Adrian read Civil Engineering at the University of Liverpool before moving to UMIST to study for the degree of MSc in Structural Engineering and then PhD for research in the dynamic behaviour of long span bridges. After leaving UMIST he spent seven years with consulting engineers working on structural projects, particularly long span roofs and tower and mast structures, in the UK and Hong Kong before returning to UMIST as a member of academic staff. Since returning to UMIST he has maintained close contact with industry. In addition to teaching and research Adrian is the Department Director of International Studies and Undergraduate Admissions Tutor. Adrian Bell is President of The International Masonry Society for 2010-11.
Research Interest
Structural masonry static & dynamic behaviour, prestressed masonry; Telecommunication tower and mast structures; Structural dynamics; Historic structures; Bolted tubular steel joints
Publications
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Ji T, Bell A (2008) Enhancing the teaching and learning of structural concepts through experience seeing and touching. In host publication.
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Bell A, Ji T (2009) Case Study: enhancing the elearning of structural concepts through using a website and Blackboard. Case Study: enhancing the elearning of structural concepts through using a website and Blackboard.
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Li SW, Wei JW, Li TY, Li QM, Bell AJ (2009) Assessment of repairs and strengthening of a historic masonry pagoda using a vibration-based-method. Journal of Structural Engineering 135: 67-77.
