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Professor Desmond Bull

Civil and Natural Resources Engineering

Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 6411
 Office: Civil Engineering E439

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

Affiliations

Publications


  • Muir, C.A., Pampanin, S. and Bull, D.K. (2012) Preliminary observations from biaxial testing of a two-storey, two-by-one bay, reinforced concrete slotted beam superassembly. University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering: 2012 Annual Technical Conference (NZSEE), 13-15 Apr 2012. Paper 24. http://www.nzsee.org.nz/db/2012/Paper024.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Cole, G., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2012) The influence of pounding on member demands in low rise buildings. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering: 2012 Annual Technical Conference (NZSEE), 13-15 Apr 2012. Paper 26. http://www.nzsee.org.nz/db/2012/Paper026.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Cole, G.L., Dhakal, R.P. and Bull, D.K. (2011) Adjacent Building Hazard - How Poorly Performing Buildings Endanger Neighbouring Buildings' Occupants. Auckland, New Zealand: 9th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 14-16 Apr 2011. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society Paper 170. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2011/170.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Cole, G., Dhakal, R.P., 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. (Journal Article)
  • Buchanan, A.H., Bull, D., Dhakal, R., MacRae, G., Palermo, A. and Pampanin, S. (2011) Base Isolation and Damage-Resistant Technologies for Improved Seismic Performance of Buildings. Royal Commission of Inquiry into Building Failure Caused by the Canterbury Earthquakes. 99pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Cole, G., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A. and Bull, D. (2011) Case studies of observed pounding damage during the 2010 Darfield earthquake. Auckland, New Zealand: 9th Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 14-16 Apr 2011. In PCEE 2011: Building an Earthquake-Resilient Society Paper 173. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2011/173.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Peng, H.H.S., Dhakal, R.P., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A. and Bull, D. (2011) Elongation of plastic hinges in ductile RC members: Model development. Advanced Concrete Technology 9(3): 315-326. http://www.j-act.org/4-27.html. (Journal Article)
  • Peng, B.H.H., Dhakal, R.P., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2011) Elongation of Plastic Hinges in Ductile RC Members: Model Development. Journal of Advanced Concrete Technology 9(3): 327-338. http://www.j-act.org/4-27.html. (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D.K. (2011) The Performance of Concrete Structures in Canterbury Earthquakes: Lessons to be Learned and the Future of Concrete Buildings. Rotorua, NZ: New Zealand Concrete Industries Conference 2011, 7 August 2011. (Conference Contribution - Oral presentation)
  • Kam, W.Y., Pampanin, S. and Bull, D.K. (2010) A Summary of Test Results for Selective Weakening and Post-tensioning for Retrofit of Non-Ductile R.C. Exterior Beam-Column Joints. Wellington, New Zealand: 2010 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 26-28 Mar 2010. In NZSEE Conference Proceedings 2010 Paper 29, 9pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Fenwick, R., Bull, D.K. and Gardiner, D. (2010) Assessment of hollow-core floors for seismic performance. University of Canterbury. Civil and Natural Resources Engineering. 164pp. (Technical Report)
  • Cole, G.L., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2010) Building Pounding and the Effects of Mass Distribution. Wellington, New Zealand: 2010 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 26-28 Mar 2010. In NZSEE Conference Proceedings 2010 Poster 53 (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Cole, G.L., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2010) Building pounding state of the art: Identifying structures vulnerable to pounding damage. Wellington, New Zealand: 2010 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Conference (NZSEE), 26-28 Mar 2010. Paper 11. http://www.nzsee.org.nz/db/2010/Paper11.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Bull, D.K., Fenwick, R.C. and Gardiner, D. (2010) Dealing with Seismic Forces in Floors of Real Buildings: Design Issues and Recommendations.. Wellington: New Zealand Concrete Industries Conference 2010, 7-8 October 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Cole, G., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D. (2010) Distributed mass effects on building pounding analysis. Toronto, Canada: 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 25-29 Jul 2010. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Au, E.V., 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. (Conference Contribution - Poster presentation)
  • Fenwick, R.C. and Bull, D.K. (2010) Potential Failure Modes Associated with Hollow-Core Floors and Seismic Actions. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand 23(1): 12. (Journal Article)
  • Cole, G., Dhakal, R.P., 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. (Journal Article)
  • Kam, W.Y., Pampanin, S. and Bull, D. (2010) Selective weakening retrofit for existing R.C. structures - concept, validation and design example. Toronto, Canada: 9th US National and 10th Canadian Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 25-29 Jul 2010. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Leslie, B.J., Bull, D.K. 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. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Marriott, D., Pampanin, S., Bull, D.K. and Palermo, A. (2009) A Probabilistic Seismic Loss Assessment of Advanced Post-Tensioned Precast Bridge Systems. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 3-5 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Kam, W.Y., Pampanin, S. and Bull, D. (2009) Experimental Validation of Selective Weakening Approach for the Seismic Retrofit of Exterior Beam-Column Joints. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2009 NZSEE Conference, 3-5 Apr 2009. 9pp. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2009/Paper32.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Gardiner, D., Bull, D. and Carr, A. (2009) Investigation of the Distribution of Inertial Forces in Floor Diaphragms during Seismic Shaking. Christchurch, New Zealand: 13th Asia-Pacific Vibrations Conference (APVC09), 22-25 Nov 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • 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 (April 2009 ed.): 48-122. Wellington: Department of Building and Housing. (Chapter in Book)
  • Peng, B., Dhakal, R., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A. and Bull, D.K. (2009) Modelling of RC Moment Resisting Frames with Precast-prestressed Flooring System. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 3-5 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Amaris, A.D., Pampanin, S., Bull, D.K. and Carr, A.J. (2009) Numerical Investigations on the Seismic Response of Multi-storey Hybrid Post-Tensioned Precast Concrete Frames with Non-tearing Floor Connections. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference (NZSEE), 3-5 Apr 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • 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. (Journal Article)
  • Brunsdon, D.R., Bull, D.K. and Stuart-Black, J. (2009) Structural Collapse Rescue: Building Engineering Capability to Deal with the Consequences. Christchurch, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 3-5 Apr 2009. In Proceedings, New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Cole, G.L., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2009) The effect of diaphragm wave propagation on the analysis of pounding structures. Rhodes, Greece: 2nd International Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2009), 22-24 Jun 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Cole, G., Dhakal, R.P., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2009) The Significance of Lumped or Distributed Mass Assumptions on the Analysis of Pounding Structures. Christchurch, New Zealand: 13th Asia-Pacific Vibrations Conference (APVC09), 22-25 Nov 2009. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Peng, B.H.H., Dhakal, R.P., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2008) Analytical model of ductile reinforced concrete members allowing for elongation of plastic hinges. Taipei, Taiwan: 11th East-Asia and Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering and Construction, 19-21 Nov 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Marriott, D., Pampanin, S., Bull, D.K. 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. (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D. K. and Brook, R. (editors). (2008) Examples of Concrete Structural Design to New Zealand Standard NZS 3101:2006.: 170pp. Wellington, New Zealand: Cement & Concrete Association of NZ. (Other)
  • 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. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Peng, B.H.H., Dhakal, R.P., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2008) Experimental Investigation on the Interaction of Reinforced Concrete Frames with Precast-Prestressed Concrete Floor Systems. Beijing, China: 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 12-17 Oct 2008. 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Amaris, A., Pampanin, S., Bull, D. and Carr. A. (2008) Experimental performance of Hybrid Frames Systems with Non-Tearing Floor Connections. Beijing, China: 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 12-17 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Peng, B.H.H., Fenwick, R. C., Dhakal, R.P. and Bull, D.K. (2008) Experimental study on the seismic performance of RC moment resisting frames with precast-prestressed floor units. Wairakei: Engineering an Earthquake Resilient New Zealand, 11-13 Apr 2008. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Boys, A., Bull, D. and Pampanin, S. (2008) Inadequately Detailed Reinforced Concrete Columns. Wairakei, New Zealand: 2008 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 11-13 Apr 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Gardiner, D.R., Bull, D.K. and Carr, A. (2008) Internal forces of concrete floor diaphragms in multi-storey buildings. Wairakei, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 11-13 Apr 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Boys, A., Bull, D.K. and Pampanin, S. (2008) Seismic Performance Assessment of Inadequately Detailed Reinforced Concrete Columns. Wairakei, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 11-13 Apr 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Boys, A., Bull, D.K. and Pampanin, S. (2008) Seismic performance of concrete columns with inadequate transverse reinforcement. Rotorua, New Zealand: 2008 New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference, 4-6 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Woods, L.J., Fenwick, R.C. and Bull, D.K. (2008) Seismic Performance of Hollow-core Flooring: the Significance of Negative Bending Moments. Wairakei, New Zealand: 2008 New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE) Conference, 11-13 Apr 2008. http://db.nzsee.org.nz/2008/Paper24.pdf. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Marriott, D.J., Pampanin, S., Palermo, A. and Bull, D. (2008) Shake-table testing of hybrid post-tensioned precast wall systems with alternative dissipating solutions. Beijing, China: 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (14 WCEE), 12-17 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Amaris, A.D., Pampanin, S., Bull, D.K. and Carr, A.J. (2008) Solutions to Control and Minimize Floor Damage in Precast Concrete Buildings under Severe Earthquake Loading. Rotorua: NZ Concrete Industry Conference, 2-4 Oct. (Conference Contribution - Full conference paper)
  • Woods, L.J., Bull, D.K. and Fenwick, R.J. (2008) The Seismic Performance of Hollow-core Flooring: the Significance of Negative Bending Moments. Beijing, China: The 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 12-17 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Gardiner, D.R., Bull, D.K. and Carr,AJ. (2008) Trends of Internal Forces in Concrete Floor Diaphragms of Multi-Storey Structures During Seismic Shaking. Beijing, China: 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 12-17 Oct 2008. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Peng, B., Dhakal, R.P., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2007) Analytical Model on Beam Elongation within the Reinforced Concrete Plastic Hinges. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2007 Conference (NZSEE 2007), 30 Mar-1 Apr 2007. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference Paper 43. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Amaris, A.D., Pampanin, S., Bull, D.K. and Carr, A.J. (2007) Development of a Non-Tearing Floor Solution for Jointed Precast Frame Systems. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2007 Conference (NZSEE 2007), 30 Mar-1 Apr 2007. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference Paper 14. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Jensen, J.P., Bull, D.K. and Pampanin, S. (2007) Experimental Investigation of Existing Hollowcore Seating Connection Seismic Behaviour Pre and Post Retrofit Intervention. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2007 Conference (NZSEE 2007), 30 Mar-1 Apr 2007. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference Paper 12. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ireland, M.G., Pampanin, S. and Bull, D. (2007) Experimental Investigations of a Selective Weakening Approach for the Seismic Retrofit of R.C. Walls. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2007 Conference (NZSEE 2007), 30 Mar-1 Apr 2007. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Peng, B.H.H., Dhakal, R.P., Fenwick, R.C., Carr, A.J. and Bull, D.K. (2007) Flexural, axial load and elongation response of plastic hinges in reinforced concrete member. Singapore: 8th Pacific Conference On Earthquake Engineering (8PCEE), 5-7 Dec 2007. In Proceedings of 8th Pacific Conference On Earthquake Engineering (8PCEE) Paper 30. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Marriott, D., Pampanin, S., Bull, D.K. and Palermo, A. (2007) Improving the Seismic Performance of Existing Reinforced Concrete Buildings using Advanced Rocking Wall Solutions. Palmerston North, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2007 Conference (NZSEE 2007), 30 Mar-1 Apr 2007. In Proceedings of the 2007 Annual NZSEE Technical Conference Paper 17. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Ireland, M.G., Pampanin, S. and Bull, D.K. (2006) Concept and Implementation of a Selective Weakening Approach for the Seismic Retrofit of R.C. Buildings. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2006 Conference (NZSEE 2006): Remembering Napier 1931 - Building on 75 Years of Earthquake Engineering in NZ, 10-12 Mar 2006. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference 2006 Paper No. 9 9pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Jensen, J.P., Bull, D.K. and Pampanin, S. (2006) Conceptual Retrofit Strategy for Existing Hollowcore Seating Connections. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2006 Conference (NZSEE 2006): Remembering Napier 1931 - Building on 75 Years of Earthquake Engineering in NZ, 10-12 Mar 2006. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference 2006 Paper No. 8 9pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • MacPherson, C., Mander, J. and Bull, D. (2006) Seismic Performance of a Precast Concrete Hollowcore Floor Super-assemblage. Naples, Italy: Second International fib Congress, 5-8 Jun 2006. In Proceedings of the 2nd fib Congress 8-36 11pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Browne, M., Carr, A. and Bull, D.K. (2006) The Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Rocking Wall Behaviour. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2006 Conference (NZSEE 2006): Remembering Napier 1931 - Building on 75 Years of Earthquake Engineering in NZ, 10-12 Mar 2006. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference Paper No. 15 8pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Fenwick, R., Bull, D.K., MacPherson, C. and Lindsay, L. (2006) The Influence of Diaphragms on Strength of Beams. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2006 Conference (NZSEE 2006): Remembering Napier 1931 - Building on 75 Years of Earthquake Engineering in NZ, 10-12 Mar 2006. In Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering Annual Conference Paper No. 21 12pp. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Pettigrew, T.M., Fragiacomo, M. and Bull, D.K. (2006) Verification of raker shores using New Zealand timber. Napier, New Zealand: New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering 2006 Conference (NZSEE 2006): Remembering Napier 1931 - Building on 75 Years of Earthquake Engineering in NZ, 10-12 Mar 2006. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Bull, D.K. (2005) Earthquake Engineering in Regions of Low-Moderate Seismicity. Albury, Australia: Australian Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 2005. 14. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • McVerry, G.H., Cousins, W.J., Bull, D.K. and Brunsdon, D.R. (2005) How big, how often and how strong? Aftershocks and Urban Search and Rescue Operations. Wairakei, New Zealand: Annual Conference of the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (NZSEE), 11-13 Mar 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • MacPherson, C.J., Mander, J.B. and Bull, D.K. (2005) Reinforced Concrete Seating Details of Hollowcore Floor Systems. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 18(1): 9 p. (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D.K. (2005) Seismic Issues for Suspended Floors. Auckland, New Zealand: IPENZ Convention 2005, 16-18 Mar 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Bull, D.K. (2005) Shell Beams. Wellington, New Zealand: Precast Concrete Design Seminar, May 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Bull, D.K. (2005) Suspended Floors and Diaphragm Action. Wellington, New Zealand: Precast Concrete Design Seminar, May 2005. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Murahidy, A., Speith, H., Carr, A., Mander, J. and Bull, D.K. (2004) Design and construction and dynamic testing of a post-tensioned precast reinforced concrete frame building with rock beam-column connections and ADAS elements. Rotorua, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 19-21 March 2004. paper 31. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Lindsay, R.A., Mander, J.B. and Bull, D.K. (2004) Experiments of the Seismic Performance of Hollow-Core Floor Systems in Precast Concrete Buildings. Vancouver, Canada: 13th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 1-6 Aug 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Fenwick, R.C., Deam, B.L. and Bull, D. (2004) Failure Modes for Hollowcore Flooring Units. Structural Engineering Society New Zealand Inc. 17(1): 19. (Journal Article)
  • Fenwick, R., Deam, B. and Bull, D.K. (2004) Failure Modes for Hollowcore Flooring Units. Journal of the STructural Engineering Society of NZ 17(1): 19. (Journal Article)
  • Brunsdon, D.R. and Bull, D.K. (2004) Level 1 USAR Engineer: Operating on the perimeter of the site. (2nd ed.). Wellington: New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue. 64. (Authored Book)
  • Bull, D.K. and Brunsdon, D.R. (2004) Level 2 USAR Engineer: Operating within the perimeter of the site. Wellington: New Zealand Urban Search & Rescue. (Authored Book)
  • Matthews, J.G., Mander, J.B. and Bull D.K. (2004) Prediction of beam elongation in structural concrete members using a rainflow method. Rotorua: 2004 NZSEE Conference, 19-21 Mar 2004. 8. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Lindsay, R.A.J., Mander, J. and Bull, D.K. (2004) Preliminary Results from Experiments on Hollow-core Floor Systems in Precast Concrete Buildings. Rotorua, New Zealand: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 19-21 March 2004. paper 33. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Bull, D.K. (2004) Understanding the Complexities of designing Diaphragms in Buildings for Earthquakes. Bulletin of NZ Society for Earthquake Engineering 37(2) (Journal Article)
  • King, A., McVerry, G., Fenwick, R., Bull, D., O’Leary, A.D., Jury, R., Clifton, C. and Brewer, I. (2004) Where is that new earthquake loadings standard? Rotorua: New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering Conference, 2004. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Matthews J.G., Bull D.K. and Mander J.B. (2003) Background to the Testing of a Precast Concrete Hollowcore Floor Slab Building. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 13-15 Feb 2003. CD ROM paper 170. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Allington, C. and Bull, D.K. (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, Feb 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bull, D.K. (2003) Implications for Concrete/Steel Structures. Sydney, Australia: Australian Consulting Structural Engineers of New South Wales, Annual Seminar 2003, Aug 2003. 15. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Brunsdon, D.R., McQuigan, D.M. and Bull, D.K. (2003) Involving engineers in urban search and rescue. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, Feb 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Matthews, J., Bull, D. K. 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, Feb 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bull, D.K. and Matthews, J.G. (2003) Proof of Concept Tests for Hollow-core Flooring Unit Connections. Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury. University of Canterbury. (Technical Report)
  • Bull, D.K. (2003) Seismic Design of Precast Concrete Building Structures. International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib), Lausanne, Switzerland. 254. (Report for External Body)
  • King, A.B., Bull, D.K., McVerry, G.H. and Jury, R.D. (2003) The Australia/New Zealand Earthquake Loadings Standard, AS/NZS 1170.4. Christchurch, New Zealand: 2003 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering, 13-15 Feb 2003. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Matthews, J., Bull, D.K. and Mander, J. (2003) The performance of hollowcore floor slabs and the effects they have on their supporting beams following a severe earthquake. Athens, Greece: fib Symposium: Concrete structures in Seismic Regions, International Federation for Structural Concrete, 4-5 May 2003. (Conference Contribution - Paper in published proceedings)
  • Bull, D.K. (2003) Understanding the Complexities of designing Diaphragms in Buildings for Earthquakes. Christchurch: Symposium to Celebrate the Lifetime Contributions of Tom Paulay and Bob Park, Jul 2003. 25. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Allington, C. and Bull, D.K. (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, 4-6 Oct 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Bull, D.K. and Allington, C.J. (2002) L, N and E Grade 500. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand 15(1): 5. (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D.K. and Allington, C.J. (2002) L, N and E Grade 500 Reinforcing Steel. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 15(1): 5. (Journal Article)
  • Matthews, J., Bull, D.K. 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, Sep 2002. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Zhang, X., Singh, S.S., Bull, D.K. and Cooke, N. (2001) Out-of-Plane Performance of Reinforced Masonry Walls with Openings. Journal of Structural Engineering 127(1): 51-57. doi:10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9445(2001)127:1(51). (Journal Article)
  • Fenwick, R., Hunt, R. and Bull, D.K. (2001) Stiffness of Structural Walls for Seismic Design. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 14(2): 13 pp. (Journal Article)
  • Allington, C.J., Bull, D.K., Park, R. and McSaveney, L. (2000) Ductile response of lightweight aggregate concrete members. Norway: Proceedings, 2nd Intl Symposium on Structural Lightweight Aggregate Concrete, 2000. (Conference Contribution - Other)
  • Simmons, P.W. and Bull, D.K. (2000) The Safety of Single Storey Straight Stairflights with Mid-height Landings under Simulated Seismic Displacements. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Canterbury. University of Canterbury. 293 p. (Technical Report)
  • Fenwick, R. and Bull, D.K. (2000) What is the Stiffness of Reinforced Concrete Walls? Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 13(2): 10 pp. (Journal Article)
  • Singh, S.S., Cooke, N. and Bull, D.K. (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. (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D.K. and Brunsdon, D.R. (1998) Examples of Concrete Structural Design to New Zealand Standard NZS 3101:1995. In Bull, D.K. & Brunsdon, D.R. (Ed.), Cement & Concrete Association of NZ and NZ Concrete Society: 425pp. Wellington, New Zealand. (Chapter in Book)
  • Bull, D.K. (1998) Slenderness of Concrete Walls: NZS 3101:1995: Requirements. Journal of the Structural Engineering Society of NZ 11(1): 2 pp. (Journal Article)
  • Park, R., Paulay, T. and Bull, D.K. (1997) (Oct. 1997). "Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures". Technical Report No. 20 New Zealand Concrete Society. 135pp. (Report for External Body)
  • Bull, D.K. (1997) Bond and Anchorage of Reinforcement in Concrete - New Zealand Code Provisions. Special Publication of the American Institute of Concrete SP176 (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D.K. (1997) Design Concepts and Applications of High Strength Concrete in New Zealand. Special Publication of the American Institute of Concrete SP176 (Journal Article)
  • Bull, D.K. (1997) Reinforcing Steel: Compliance with NZS 3402:1989. Journal of the New Zealand Structural Engineering Society 10(1): 54-57. (Journal Article)