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The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. (2006)
Journal Article
Smith, S., Baker, D., MacKenzie, R., Wood, J. B., Dunbavin, P., & Panter, D. (2006). The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. Journal of Building Appraisal, 2(1), 69-85

This paper outlines the background, process and system approach towards the development of robust details (RD) for sound insulation for new build dwellings in England and Wales. Part 1 outlines the initial Robust Standard Details project and its fram... Read More about The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings..

Briefing: Stress lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction (2006)
Journal Article
Freedman, G. J. H., & Kermani, A. (2006). Briefing: Stress lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 159(1), 7-10. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.2006.159.1.7

Stress lamination of timber, as an engineering concept, has a useful future in construction, and should provide many opportunities to utilise UK timber - a readily available lightweight material, excellent in compression yet good in bending. That com... Read More about Briefing: Stress lamination: utilising low-grade timber in construction.

Performance of structural insulated panels (2006)
Journal Article
Kermani, A. (2006). Performance of structural insulated panels. Proceedings of the ICE - Structures and Buildings, 159(1), 13-19. https://doi.org/10.1680/stbu.2006.159.1.13

Structural insulated panels (SIPs) are gradually gaining popularity as an alternative construction material for residential and light commercial buildings in the UK. They show marked advantages in strength, thermal performance and speed of installati... Read More about Performance of structural insulated panels.

Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows. (2006)
Report
Waters-Fuller, T., Lurcock, D., Mackenzie, R., & MacKenzie, R. (2006). Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows

Planning guidance is required to advise on appropriate standards against which the suitability of development can be assessed. Consideration is needed of the locale, its existing character and of future residential amenity. In the noise context, adv... Read More about Open/closed window research: sound insulation through ventilated domestic windows..

Improved accuracy models for hourly diffuse solar radiation. (2006)
Journal Article
Muneer, T., & Munawwar, S. (2006). Improved accuracy models for hourly diffuse solar radiation. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 128, 104-117. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2148972

Solar energy applications require readily available, site-oriented, and long-term solar data. However, the frequent unavailability of diffuse irradiation, in contrast to its need, has led to the evolution of various regression models to predict it fr... Read More about Improved accuracy models for hourly diffuse solar radiation..