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Professor Desmond Bull

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Department: Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Email: des.bull@canterbury.ac.nz

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Language: English

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Research / Creative works
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Fields of Research

  • Structural concrete design
  • Earthquake engineering
  • Bridge design
  • Concrete materials

Researcher Summary

Research interests include precise concrete construction subjected to earthquakes (frames, walls, diaphragms).

Subject Area: Disciplines

  • Engineering and Technology: Civil; Concrete; Design; Earthquake Engineering; Structural

Resources

  • Staff webpage

Research/Scholarly/Creative Works

Authored Books
  • Brunsdon DR. and Bull DK. (2004) Level 1 USAR Engineer: Operating on the perimeter of the site. (2nd ed.). Wellington: New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue. 64.
  • Bull DK. and Brunsdon DR. (2004) Level 2 USAR Engineer: Operating within the perimeter of the site. Wellington: New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue.
Chapters
  • Bull K., Fenwick R. and Pampanin S. (2009) Key Considerations in hollow-core floor performance. In Hopkins D (Ed.), Seismic Performance of Hollow-Core Floor Systems: Guidelines for Design, Assessment and Retrofit: 48-122. Wellington: Department of Building and Housing.
  • Bull DK. (1999) Guidelines for the use of structural precast concrete in buildings. In Bull DK (Ed.), NZ Concrete Soc. & NZ Nat. Soc. for Earthquake Engineering (2nd ed.): 174p.Centre for Advanced Engineering.
  • Bull DK. and Brunsdon DR. (1998) Examples of Concrete Structural Design to New Zealand Standard NZS 3101:1995. In Bull DK; Brunsdon DR (Ed.), Cement & Concrete Association of NZ and NZ Concrete Society: 425pp. Wellington.
Journal Articles
  • Chaudhari T., MacRae G., Bull D., Clifton GC. and Hicks SJ. (2022) A Simple Mechanical Model for Steel Beam–Column Slab Subassembly Nonlinear Cyclic Behaviour. Journal of Earthquake Engineering http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13632469.2022.2139308.
  • Chaudhari T., MacRae G., Bull D., Clifton GC. and Hicks SJ. (2022) Numerical and analytical methods for the design of beam-column sub-assemblies with composite deck slab. Bulletin of Earthquake Engineering 20(13): 7641-7674. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10518-022-01500-1.
  • Corney SR., Puranam AY., Elwood KJ., Henry RS. and Bull D. (2021) Seismic performance of precast hollow-core floors: Part 1-experimental data. ACI Structural Journal 118(5): 49-63. http://dx.doi.org/10.14359//51732821.
  • Puranam AY., Corney SR., Elwood KJ., Henry RS. and Bull D. (2021) Seismic performance of precast hollow-core floors: Part 2-assessment of existing buildings. ACI Structural Journal 118(5): 65-77. http://dx.doi.org/10.14359/51732822.
  • Alizadeh S., MacRae GA., Bull D. and Clifton GC. (2020) Composite gravity beams subject to slab lateral movement. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 171 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2020.106162.
  • Chaudhari T., MacRae G., Bull D., Clifton C. and Hicks S. (2019) Experimental behaviour of steel beam-column subassemblies with different slab configurations. Journal of Constructional Steel Research 162 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcsr.2019.105699.
  • Morris GJ., Bull DK. and Bradley BA. (2015) In situ conditions affecting the ductility capacity of lightly reinforced concrete wall structures in the Canterbury earthquake sequence. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 48(3): 191-204.
  • Rad AA., MacRae GA., Yeow TZ. and Bull D. (2015) Seismic behavior of steel buildings with out-of-plumb. Earthquake Engineering & Structural Dynamics 44(14): 2575-2588. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eqe.2598.
  • Dhakal RP., Peng BHH., Fenwick R., Carr A. and Bull D. (2014) Cyclic Loading Test of a RC Frame with Precast-Prestressed Flooring System. ACI Structural Journal 111(4): 777-788.
  • Sritharan S., Beyer K., Henry RS., Chai YH., Kowalsky M. and Bull D. (2014) Understanding poor seismic performance of concrete walls and design implications. Earthquake Spectra 30(1): 307-334. http://dx.doi.org/10.1193/021713EQS036M.
  • Bull DK. (2013) Earthquakes and the effects on structures: Some of the lessons learnt. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering 14(2): 145-166. http://dx.doi.org/10.7158/S12-034.2013.14.2.
  • Peng BHH., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2013) Multi-Spring Hinge Element for Reinforced Concrete Frame Analysis. ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering 139(4): 595-606. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)ST.1943-541X.0000690.
  • Soleymani Ashtiani M., Dhakal R., Scott A. and Bull D. (2013) Cyclic Beam Bending Test for Assessment of Bond-Slip Behaviour. Engineering Structures 56: 1684-1697. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.08.005.
  • Muir C., Bull D. and Pampanin S. (2012) Preliminary Observations From Biaxial Testing Of A Two-Storey, Two-By-One Bay, Reinforced Concrete Slotted Beam Superassembly. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 45(3): 97-104.
  • Cole G., Dhakal RP., Carr A. and Bull D. (2011) An Investigation of the Effects of Mass Distribution on Pounding Structures. Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics 40(6): 641-659. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eqe.1052.
  • Peng BHH., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2011) Elongation of Plastic Hinges in Ductile RC Members: Model Development. Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology 9(3): 327-338.
  • Peng HHS., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr A. and Bull D. (2011) Elongation of plastic hinges in ductile RC members: Model development. Advanced Concrete Technology 9(3): 315-326.
  • Cole G., Dhakal R., Carr A. and Bull D. (2010) Interbuilding pounding damage observed in the 2010 darfield earthquake. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 43(4): 382-386. http://dx.doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.43.4.382-386.
  • Cole G., Dhakal RP., Carr A. and Bull D. (2010) Pounding Damage Observed in the 2010 Darfield Earthquake. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 43(4): 382-386.
  • Fenwick RC. and Bull DK. (2010) Potential Failure Modes Associated with Hollow-Core Floors and Seismic Actions. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand 23(1): 12.
  • Hare J., Fenwick R., Bull D. and Built R. (2009) Precast Double Tee Support Systems. Sesoc Journal : journal of the N.Z. Structural Engineering Society 22(1): 8-44.
  • Bull D. (2008) Earthquake engineering in regions of low-moderate seismicity. Australian Journal of Structural Engineering 8(1): 29-38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13287982.2008.11464984.
  • Marriott D., Pampanin S., Bull DK. and Palermo A. (2008) Dynamic Testing of Precast, Post-Tensioned Rocking Wall Systems with Alternative Dissipating Solutions. Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 41(2): 90-102.
  • MacPherson CJ., Mander JB. and Bull DK. (2005) Reinforced Concrete Seating Details of Hollowcore Floor Systems. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 18(1): 9pp.
  • Bull DK. (2004) Understanding the Complexities of designing Diaphragms in Buildings for Earthquakes. Bulletin of NZ Society for Earthquake Engineering 37(2).
  • Fenwick R., Deam B. and Bull DK. (2004) Failure Modes for Hollowcore Flooring Units. Journal of the STructural Engineering Society of NZ 17(1): 19.
  • Bull D. (2003) Issue of Non-compliance with the Steel Reinforcing Materials Standard. SESOC Journal: Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand 16(1): 54-58.
  • Bull D. and Allington C. (2003) Overstrength Factor for Pacific Steel Micro-alloy Grade 500 Reinforcement: April 2002. SESOC Journal: Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand 16(1): 52-53.
  • Bull DK. and Allington CJ. (2002) L, N and E Grade 500 Reinforcing Steel. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 15(1): 5.
  • Bull DK. and Allington CJ. (2002) L, N and E Grade 500. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand 15(1): 5.
  • Fenwick R., Hunt R. and Bull DK. (2001) Stiffness of Structural Walls for Seismic Design. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 14(2): 13pp.
  • Zhang X., Singh SS., Bull DK. and Cooke N. (2001) Out-of-Plane Performance of Reinforced Masonry Walls with Openings. Journal of Structural Engineering 127(1): 51-57.
  • Zhang XD., Singh SS., Bull DK. and Cooke N. (2001) Out-of-plane performance of reinforced masonry walls with openings. Journal of structural engineering New York, N.Y. 127(1): 51-57. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2001)127:1(51).
  • Fenwick R. and Bull DK. (2000) What is the Stiffness of Reinforced Concrete Walls? Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 13(2): 10pp.
  • Singh SS., Cooke N. and Bull DK. (1999) Out-of-plane performance of a partially filled reinforced concrete masonry wall with ribraft floor. Bull. NZ Nat. Soc. for Earthquake Engineering 32(2): 90101.
  • Singh SS., Cooke N. and Bull DK. (1999) Out-of-plane performance of a partially filled reinforced concrete masonry wall with ribraft floor. Bulletin of the New Zealand National Society for Earthquake Engineering 32(2): 90-101.
  • Bull DK. (1998) Slenderness of Concrete Walls: NZS 3101:1995: Requirements. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 11(1): 2pp.
  • Barnard D. and Bull D. (1997) Concrete materials activity. New Zealand Engineering 52(7).
  • Bull DK. (1997) Bond and Anchorage of Reinforcement in Concrete - New Zealand Code Provisions. Special Publication of the American Institute of Concrete SP176.
  • Bull DK. (1997) Design Concepts and Applications of High Strength Concrete in New Zealand. Special Publication of the American Institute of Concrete SP176.
  • Bull DK. (1997) Reinforcing Steel: Compliance with NZS 3402:1989. Journal of the New Zealand Structural Engineering Society 10(1): 54-57.
Reports
  • Buchanan AH., Bull D., Dhakal R., MacRae G., Palermo A. and Pampanin S. (2011) Base Isolation and Damage-Resistant Technologies for Improved Seismic Performance of Buildings.University of Canterbury. Civil and Natural Resources Engineering. Commissioned by Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure Caused by the Canterbury Earthquakes. 99pp-99pp.
  • Bull DK. (2011) Stairs and Access ramps between Floors in Multi-storey Buildings.Commissioned by Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. 8pp.
  • Fenwick R., Bull DK. and Gardiner D. (2010) Assessment of hollow-core floors for seismic performance.Civil and Natural Resources Engineering. Commissioned by University of Canterbury. 164pp.
  • Bull DK. (2003) Seismic Design of Precast Concrete Building Structures.Commissioned by International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), Lausanne, Switzerland. 254.
  • Bull DK. and Matthews JG. (2003) Proof of Concept Tests for Hollow-core Flooring Unit Connections.University of Canterbury. Commissioned by Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury.
  • Simmons PW. and Bull DK. (2000) The Safety of Single Storey Straight Stairflights with Mid-height Landings under Simulated Seismic Displacements.University of Canterbury. Commissioned by Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury. 293pp.
  • Park R., Paulay T. and Bull DK. (1997) (Oct. 1997). "Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures". Technical Report No. 20 New Zealand Concrete Society.New Zealand Concrete Society New Zealand Concrete Society. 135pp.
Conference Contributions - Published
  • Alizadeh S., MacRae GA., Bull D. and Clifton GC. (2018) Beam Web-Side-Plate Connection Axial Performance. In Mazzolani F; Clifton GC; MacRae G (Eds). Key Engineering Materials 763: 174-181. Trans Tech Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.763.174.
  • Alizadeh S., MacRae GA., Bull D. and Clifton GC. (2018) Floor Diaphragm In-Plane Modelling Using Elastic Truss Elements. In Mazzolani F; Clifton GC; MacRae GA (Eds). Key Engineering Materials 763: 549-556. Trans Tech Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.763.549.
  • Chaudhari T., MacRae GA., Bull D., Clifton GC. and Hicks S. (2018) Analytical Methodology to Predict the Beam Overstrength considering the Composite Slab Effects. In Mazzolani F; Clifton GC; MacRae G (Eds). Key Engineering Materials 763: 826-834. Trans Tech Publications. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.763.826.
  • Abdolahirad A., MacRae GA., Yeow TZ. and Bull D. (2015) Earthquake Sequence Effect on Steel Building. In STESSA 2015 Proceedings: 1063-1069.
  • Chaudhari TD., MacRae GA., Bull D., Chase JG., Hicks S., Clifton GC. and Hobbs M. (2015) Composite Slab Effects On Beam-Column Subassembly Seismic Performance. In STESSA 2015 Proceedings: 5pp.
  • Hare HJ., Brunsdon DR., Stannard MC., Jury RD., Beattie GJ., Traylen NJ., McManus KJ. and Bull DK. (2014) Post-earthquake building management - Recovery phase. In NCEE 2014 - 10th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering: Frontiers of Earthquake Engineering http://dx.doi.org/10.4231/D35D8NF7X.
  • Muir CA., Bull DK. and Pampanin S. (2013) Seismic testing of the slotted beam detail for reinforced concrete structures. In Structures Congress 2013: Bridging Your Passion with Your Profession - Proceedings of the 2013 Structures Congress: 2614-2625. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784412848.228.
  • Ashtiani MS., Dhakal RP., Scott A. and Bull DK. (2012) Cyclic beam bending test for assessment of bond-clip behavior. In.
  • Byrne JDR. and Bull DK. (2012) Design and testing of reinforced concrete frames incorporating the slotted beam detail. In Bulletin of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering 45(2): 77-83. http://dx.doi.org/10.5459/bnzsee.45.2.77-83.
  • Cole G., Dhakal RP., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2012) The influence of pounding on member demands in low rise buildings. In.
  • Muir CA., Pampanin S. and Bull DK. (2012) Preliminary observations from biaxial testing of a two-storey, two-by-one bay, reinforced concrete slotted beam superassembly. In.
  • Cole G., Dhakal RP., Carr A. and Bull D. (2011) Case studies of observed pounding damage during the 2010 Darfield earthquake. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society.
  • Cole GL., Dhakal RP. and Bull DK. (2011) Adjacent Building Hazard - How Poorly Performing Buildings Endanger Neighbouring Buildings' Occupants. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society.
  • Bull DK., Fenwick RC. and Gardiner D. (2010) Dealing with Seismic Forces in Floors of Real Buildings: Design Issues and Recommendations. In.
  • Cole G., Dhakal RP., Carr AJ. and Bull D. (2010) Distributed mass effects on building pounding analysis. In.
  • Cole GL., Dhakal RP., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2010) Building Pounding and the Effects of Mass Distribution. In NZSEE Conference Proceedings 2010 Poster 53.
  • Cole GL., Dhakal RP., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2010) Building pounding state of the art: Identifying structures vulnerable to pounding damage. In.
  • Kam WY., Pampanin S. and Bull D. (2010) Selective weakening retrofit for existing R.C. structures - concept, validation and design example. In.
  • Kam WY., Pampanin S. and Bull DK. (2010) A Summary of Test Results for Selective Weakening and Post-tensioning for Retrofit of Non-Ductile R.C. Exterior Beam-Column Joints. In NZSEE Conference Proceedings 2010: 9pp.
  • Amaris AD., Pampanin S., Bull DK. and Carr AJ. (2009) Numerical Investigations on the Seismic Response of Multi-storey Hybrid Post-Tensioned Precast Concrete Frames with Non-tearing Floor Connections. In.
  • Brunsdon DR., Bull DK. and Stuart-Black J. (2009) Structural Collapse Rescue: Building Engineering Capability to Deal with the Consequences. In Proceedings, New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference: 8pp.
  • Cole G., Dhakal RP., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2009) The Significance of Lumped or Distributed Mass Assumptions on the Analysis of Pounding Structures. In.
  • Gardiner D., Bull D. and Carr A. (2009) Investigation of the Distribution of Inertial Forces in Floor Diaphragms during Seismic Shaking. In.
  • Kam WY., Pampanin S. and Bull D. (2009) Experimental Validation of Selective Weakening Approach for the Seismic Retrofit of Exterior Beam-Column Joints. In : 9pp.
  • Marriott D., Pampanin S., Bull DK. and Palermo A. (2009) A Probabilistic Seismic Loss Assessment of Advanced Post-Tensioned Precast Bridge Systems. In.
  • Peng B., Dhakal R., Fenwick RC., Carr A. and Bull DK. (2009) Modelling of RC Moment Resisting Frames with Precast-prestressed Flooring System. In.
  • Amaris A., Pampanin S., Bull D. and Carr A. (2008) Experimental performance of Hybrid Frames Systems with Non-Tearing Floor Connections. In.
  • Boys A., Bull D. and Pampanin S. (2008) Inadequately Detailed Reinforced Concrete Columns. In.
  • Boys A., Bull DK. and Pampanin S. (2008) Seismic Performance Assessment of Inadequately Detailed Reinforced Concrete Columns. In.
  • Boys A., Bull DK. and Pampanin S. (2008) Seismic performance of concrete columns with inadequate transverse reinforcement. In.
  • Gardiner DR., Bull DK. and Carr A. (2008) Internal forces of concrete floor diaphragms in multi-storey buildings. In.
  • Gardiner DR., Bull DK. and Carr AJ. (2008) Trends of Internal Forces in Concrete Floor Diaphragms of Multi-Storey Structures During Seismic Shaking. In.
  • Marriott D., Pampanin S., Bull D. and Palermo A. (2008) Dynamic Testing of Precast, Post-Tensioned Rocking Wall Systems with Alternative Dissipating Solutions. In.
  • Marriott DJ., Pampanin S., Palermo A. and Bull D. (2008) Shake-table testing of hybrid post-tensioned precast wall systems with alternative dissipating solutions. In.
  • Peng BHH., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2008) Analytical model of ductile reinforced concrete members allowing for elongation of plastic hinges. In.
  • Peng BHH., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2008) Experimental Investigation on the Interaction of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Precast-Prestressed Concrete Floor Systems. In : 8pp.
  • Peng BHH., Fenwick RC., Dhakal RP. and Bull DK. (2008) Experimental study on the seismic performance of RC moment resisting frames with precast-prestressed floor units. In.
  • Woods LJ., Bull DK. and Fenwick RJ. (2008) The Seismic Performance of Hollow-core Flooring: the Significance of Negative Bending Moments. In.
  • Woods LJ., Fenwick RC. and Bull DK. (2008) Seismic Performance of Hollow-core Flooring: the Significance of Negative Bending Moments. In.
  • Amaris AD., Pampanin S., Bull DK. and Carr AJ. (2007) Development of a Non-Tearing Floor Solution for Jointed Precast Frame Systems. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference.
  • Ireland MG., Pampanin S. and Bull D. (2007) Experimental Investigations of a Selective Weakening Approach for the Seismic Retrofit of R.C. Walls. In.
  • Jensen JP., Bull DK. and Pampanin S. (2007) Experimental Investigation of Existing Hollowcore Seating Connection Seismic Behaviour Pre and Post Retrofit Intervention. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference.
  • Marriott D., Pampanin S., Bull DK. and Palermo A. (2007) Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings using Advanced Rocking Wall Solutions. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference.
  • Peng B., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2007) Analytical Model on Beam Elongation within the Reinforced Concrete Plastic Hinges. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference.
  • Peng BHH., Dhakal RP., Fenwick RC., Carr AJ. and Bull DK. (2007) Flexural, axial load and elongation response of plastic hinges in reinforced concrete member. In Proceedings of 8th Pacific Conference On Earthquake Engineering (8PCEE).
  • Browne M., Carr A. and Bull DK. (2006) The Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Rocking Wall Behaviour. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference Paper No. 15: 8pp.
  • Fenwick R., Bull DK., MacPherson C. and Lindsay L. (2006) The Influence of Diaphragms on Strength of Beams. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference Paper No. 21: 12pp.
  • Ireland MG., Pampanin S. and Bull DK. (2006) Concept and Implementation of a Selective Weakening Approach for the Seismic Retrofit of R.C. Buildings. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference 2006 Paper No. 9: 9pp.
  • Jensen JP., Bull DK. and Pampanin S. (2006) Conceptual Retrofit Strategy for Existing Hollowcore Seating Connections. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference 2006 Paper No. 8: 9pp.
  • MacPherson C., Mander J. and Bull D. (2006) Seismic Performance of a Precast Concrete Hollowcore Floor Super-assemblage. In Proceedings of the 2nd fib Congress 8-36: 11pp.
  • Pettigrew TM., Fragiacomo M. and Bull DK. (2006) Verification of raker shores using New Zealand timber. In.
  • Bull DK. (2005) Earthquake Engineering in Regions of Low-Moderate Seismicity. In : 14.
  • Bull DK. (2005) Seismic Issues for Suspended Floors. In.
  • Bull DK. (2005) Shell Beams. In.
  • Bull DK. (2005) Suspended Floors and Diaphragm Action. In.
  • McVerry GH., Cousins WJ., Bull DK. and Brunsdon DR. (2005) How big, how often and how strong? Aftershocks and Urban Search and Rescue Operations. In.
  • Lindsay RAJ., Mander J. and Bull DK. (2004) Preliminary Results from Experiments on Hollow-core Floor Systems in Precast Concrete Buildings. In.
  • Murahidy A., Speith H., Carr A., Mander J. and Bull DK. (2004) Design and construction and dynamic testing of a post-tensioned precast reinforced concrete frame building with rock beam-column connections and ADAS elements. In.
  • Matthews J., Bull DK. and Mander J. (2003) The performance of hollowcore floor slabs and the effects they have on their supporting beams following a severe earthquake. In.
Conference Contributions - Other
  • Morris G., Bull DK. and Bradley BA. (2015) Monotonic and cyclic bond behaviour of deformed bars in reinforced concrete structures. Rotorua, New Zealand: 2015 New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 10-12 Apr 2015.
  • Chaudhari T., MacRae GA., Bull D., Chase JG. and Hobbs M. (2014) Composite slab effects on beam-column subassemblies: Further development. Auckland, New Zealand: 2014 New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 21-23 Mar 2014.
  • Morris GJ., Bull DK. and Bradley BA. (2014) Reviewing the uncertainties in seismic experimentation following the unexpected performance of RC structures in the 2010-2011 Canterbury earthquakes. Auckland, New Zealand: 2014 New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 21-23 Mar 2014.
  • MacRae GA., Hobbs M., Bull D., Chaudhari T., Leon R., Clifton GC. and Chase JG. (2013) Slab Effects on Beam-Column Subassemblies - Beam Strength and Elongation Issues. Palm Cove, Queensland, Australia: Composite Construction VII Conference, 28-31 Jul 2013.
  • Bull DK. (2011) The Performance of Concrete Structures in Canterbury Earthquakes: Lessons to be Learned and the Future of Concrete Buildings. Rotorua, New Zealand: New Zealand Concrete Industries Conference 2011, 7-7 Aug 2011.
  • Au EV., Bull D. and Pampanin S. (2010) Experimental Investigation of the Seismic Behaviour of Slotted Reinforced Concrete Beam-Column Connections. Wellington, New Zealand: 2010 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 26-28 Mar 2010.
  • Leslie BJ., Bull DK. and Pampanin S. (2010) The Seismic Performance of a Non-Tearing Floor Precast Concrete Structural System. Wellington, New Zealand: 2010 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 26-28 Mar 2010.
  • Amaris A., Pampanin S., Bull D. and Carr A. (2008) Experimental Investigation on a Hybrid Jointed Precast Frame with Non-tearing Floor Connections. Wairakei, New Zealand: 2008 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 11-13 Apr 2008.
  • Amaris AD., Pampanin S., Bull DK. and Carr AJ. (2008) Solutions to Control and Minimize Floor Damage in Precast Concrete Buildings under Severe Earthquake Loading. Rotorua, New Zealand: NZ Concrete Industry Conference, 2-4 Oct 2008.
  • Bull DK. (2005) Issues Associated with the Design and Construction of New Buildings. Wellington, New Zealand: The 1855 Wairarapa Earthquake Symposium, 8 Sep 2005.
  • King A., McVerry G., Fenwick R., Bull D., O'Leary AD., Jury R., Clifton C. and Brewer I. (2004) Where is that new earthquake loadings standard? Rotorua, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 1 Jan 2004.
  • Lindsay RA., Mander JB. and Bull DK. (2004) Experiments of the Seismic Performance of Hollow-Core Floor Systems in Precast Concrete Buildings. Vancouver, Canada: 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 1 Aug 2004.
  • Matthews JG., Mander JB. and Bull DK. (2004) Prediction of beam elongation in structural concrete members using a rainflow method. Rotorua, New Zealand: 2004 NZSEE Conference, 19 Mar 2004.
  • Allington C. and Bull DK. (2003) Grade 500 Reinforcement: design issues with L, N and E grade reinforcing steel and the overstrength of Pacific Steel micro alloy reinforcement. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering 2003, 1 Feb 2003.
  • Brunsdon DR., McQuigan DM. and Bull DK. (2003) Involving engineers in urban search and rescue. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 1 Feb 2003.
  • Bull DK. (2003) Fundamentals of Earthquake Engineering for Consulting Engineers. Sydney, Australia: Australian Consulting Structural Engineers of New South Wales, Annual Seminar 2003, 1 Aug 2003.
  • Bull DK. (2003) Implications for Concrete/Steel Structures. Sydney, Australia: Australian Consulting Structural Engineers of New South Wales, Annual Seminar 2003, 1 Aug 2003.
  • Bull DK. (2003) Understanding the Complexities of designing Diaphragms in Buildings for Earthquakes. Christchurch, New Zealand: Symposium to Celebrate the Lifetime Contributions of Tom Paulay and Bob Park, 1 Jul 2003.
  • King AB., Bull DK., McVerry GH. and Jury RD. (2003) The Australia/New Zealand Earthquake Loadings Standard, AS/NZS 1170.4. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 13 Feb 2003.
  • Matthews J., Bull DK. and Mander J. (2003) Preliminary results from the testing of a precast hollowcore floor slab building. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 1 Feb 2003.
  • Matthews JG., Bull DK. and Mander JB. (2003) Background to the Testing of a Precast Concrete Hollowcore Floor Slab Building. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 13 Feb 2003.
  • Allington C. and Bull DK. (2002) Grade 500 Reinforcement: The overstrength factor for pacific steel micro-alloy bars and design issues with L, N and E grade reinforcing steel. Taupo, New Zealand: Proceedings, "Concrete 2002", New Zealand Concrete Society Annual Conference, 4 Oct 2002.
  • Matthews J., Bull DK. and Mander J. (2002) Preliminary results from the testing of a precast hollowcore floor slab building. Taupo, New Zealand: "Concrete 2002" New Zealand Concrete Society Annual Conference, 1 Sep 2002.
  • McQuigan DM., Deam BL. and Bull DK. (2002) Urban Search and Rescue and the Role of the Engineer. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 1 Jan 2002.
  • Matthews J., Bull DK. and Mander J. (2001) Investigating the Load Paths of Floor Diaphragm Forces during Severe Damaging Earthquakes. Rotorua, New Zealand: Proceedings, "Concrete 2001", New Zealand Concrete Society Annual Conference, 1 Jan 2001.
  • Allington C., Bull DK., Park R. and McSaveney L. (2000) Predicted Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Columns. Taupo, New Zealand: Proceedings, "Concrete 2000", New Zealand Concrete Society Annual Conference, 1 Jan 2000.
  • Oliver S., Bull DK. and Restrepo J. (1998) The Performance of Concrete Topped Concrete Hollowcore flooring systems reinforced with and without Dramix Steel Fibres Under Simulated Seismic Loading. Auckland, New Zealand, Vol. 1: Proceedings, Australasian Structural Engineering Conference, 1 Jan 1998.
Additional Publications
  • Bull DK. and Brook R. (2008) Examples of Concrete Structural Design to New Zealand Standard NZS 3101:2006. : 170pp. Wellington: Cement & Concrete Association of NZ.
  • Allington C., Bull DK. and Park R. (1998) "Ductile Response of High Strength Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Columns under Uniaxial Compression". Christchurch, New Zealand: Research Report 98/1, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury. 298pp. : 298pp.

Editorial Work

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  • Journal of the Structural Engineering Society New Zealand Editor ( 1997 - 2002)
  • Journal of the Structural Engineering Society New Zealand. Editor ( 1993 - 1994)

Affiliations

  • Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ) (Professional Organisation): Fellow
  • International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) (Professional Organisation): Member of Task Groups 3 & 4 of Commision 7: Seismic Design
  • New Zealand Concrete Society (NZCS) (Professional Organisation): Past President
  • Standards New Zealand (Professional Organisation): Past Chairman of Review Committee of NZS 3101: Concrete Structures Standards
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