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Assessing the Sheltering Response in the Middle East: Studying Syrian Camps in Jordan (2017)
Journal Article
Alshawawreh, L., Smith, R. S., & B. Wood, J. (2017). Assessing the Sheltering Response in the Middle East: Studying Syrian Camps in Jordan. Proceedings of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 4(8), 1881-1887

This study focuses on the sheltering response in the Middle East, specifically through reviewing two Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, involving Zaatari and Azraq. Zaatari camp involved the rapid deployment of tents and shelters over a very short perio... Read More about Assessing the Sheltering Response in the Middle East: Studying Syrian Camps in Jordan.

Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements (2016)
Journal Article
Monteiro, C., Machimbarrena, M., Tarrero, A. I., & Smith, R. S. (2017). Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements. Applied Acoustics, 116, 94-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.09.017

A standard defining a common acoustic classification scheme for dwellings is under development by ISO TC42/SC2/WG29 based on the outcomes of European project COST Action TU0901. The proposal stands on the assumption that in the long term many countri... Read More about Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements.

Visualising Energy Use for Smart Homes and Informed Users (2015)
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Stinson, J., Willis, A., Williamson, J. B., Currie, J., & Smith, R. (2015). Visualising Energy Use for Smart Homes and Informed Users. Energy Procedia, 78, 579-584. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.015

We evaluate the changes to domestic electricity and gas consumption when the occupants have local access to a coloured real time in-home display (IHD). We report the preliminary six months findings of a three year research project involving 52 new bu... Read More about Visualising Energy Use for Smart Homes and Informed Users.

Uncertainty determination of in situ airborne sound insulation measurements (2014)
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Machimbarrena, M., Monteiro, C. R. A., Pedersoli, S., Johansson, R., & Smith, S. (2015). Uncertainty determination of in situ airborne sound insulation measurements. Applied Acoustics, 89, 199-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2014.09.018

In building acoustics the measurement uncertainty of sound insulation measurements is traditionally either not reported or reported as stated in the corresponding standard ISO 12999–1:2014. Determination and application of measurement uncertainties i... Read More about Uncertainty determination of in situ airborne sound insulation measurements.

Vibration Insulation Properties of Resilient Bars in Timber Floors (2011)
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Smith, S., Fairfield, C. A., & Su, S. (2011). Vibration Insulation Properties of Resilient Bars in Timber Floors. Building Acoustics, 17, 249-268. https://doi.org/10.1260/1351-010X.17.4.249

As effective, low-cost isolators, resilient bars have become the dominant ceiling treatment for improving the sound insulation of apartment timber floors in the UK to meet increasingly stringent building regulations. There are many variations on the... Read More about Vibration Insulation Properties of Resilient Bars in Timber Floors.

An experimental study of the effects of resilient bars on plate vibration (2011)
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Su, S., Smith, S., & Fairfield, C. A. (2011). An experimental study of the effects of resilient bars on plate vibration. Applied Acoustics, 72, 241-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2010.11.009

Resilient bars can provide a low-cost, effective improvement to sound insulation performance. They are commonly used in timber-framed floor/ceiling assemblies in North America and Europe. Resilient bars are often modelled as springs isolating the two... Read More about An experimental study of the effects of resilient bars on plate vibration.

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..

New directions for NDT in forestry (2005)
Journal Article
Mackenzie, R., Smith, S., & Fairfield, C. A. (2005). New directions for NDT in forestry. Insight - Non-Destructive Testing & Condition Monitoring, 47(7), 416-420. https://doi.org/10.1784/insi.2005.47.7.416

The need for improved timber quality assessment is important to the forestry industry. Scotland's harvestable softwood population will reach the peak of its 50 year plantation cycle in 2020. Current mechanical grading results in waste and the underly... Read More about New directions for NDT in forestry.

The implications of ISO 717 spectrum adaption terms for residential dwellings. (2003)
Journal Article
Mackenzie, R., & Smith, S. (2003). The implications of ISO 717 spectrum adaption terms for residential dwellings. Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics, 25,

In 2001 new proposals were issued for public consultation regarding changes to the English and Welsh Building Regulations Part E "resistance to the passage of sound" and guidance document Approved Document E. Several major changes were proposed in... Read More about The implications of ISO 717 spectrum adaption terms for residential dwellings..

Sound transmission through double leaf lightweight partitions part I: airborne sound (2000)
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Craik, R. J. M., & Smith, S. (2000). Sound transmission through double leaf lightweight partitions part I: airborne sound. Applied Acoustics, 61(2), 223-245. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-682X%2899%2900070-5

Statistical energy analysis (SEA) is used to model sound transmission through double leaf lightweight partitions. It is found that the best SEA model depends on the frequency range considered and the method of construction. At low frequencies the wal... Read More about Sound transmission through double leaf lightweight partitions part I: airborne sound.

Sound transmission through lightweight parallel plates. Part II: structure-borne sound (2000)
Journal Article
Craik, R. J. M., & Smith, S. (2000). Sound transmission through lightweight parallel plates. Part II: structure-borne sound. Applied Acoustics, 61(2), 247-269. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-682X%2899%2900071-7

In Part I of this paper sound transmission through double leaf lightweight partitions was examined. It was shown that an important part of the overall transmission is determined by structure-borne sound transmission between the two leaves of the wall... Read More about Sound transmission through lightweight parallel plates. Part II: structure-borne sound.

Sound transmission through hollow brick walls (1999)
Journal Article
Fringuellino, M., & Smith, S. (1999). Sound transmission through hollow brick walls. Building Acoustics, 6(3), 211-224. https://doi.org/10.1260/1351010991501419

Hollow bricks and blocks are one of the most common forms of material used for wall construction found in Central and Southern Europe. The principle purpose of the perforations (holes) is to increase the thermal insulation properties. As a result of... Read More about Sound transmission through hollow brick walls.

An investigation into the reproducability results of the European ILT programme. (1999)
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Smith, S., Pompoli, R., & Fausti, P. (1999). An investigation into the reproducability results of the European ILT programme. Building Acoustics, 6(3), 187-210. https://doi.org/10.1260/1351010991501400

In an inter-laboratory test programme (ILT) for the measurement of airborne sound insulation of lightweight walls, reproducibility values of up to 12dB were obtained from the sound reduction index measured in 21 participating laboratories. These high... Read More about An investigation into the reproducability results of the European ILT programme..

An inter-comparison of laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of lightweight plasterboard walls. (1999)
Journal Article
Pompoli, R., Fausti, P., & Smith, S. (1999). An inter-comparison of laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of lightweight plasterboard walls. Building Acoustics, 6(2), 127-140. https://doi.org/10.1260/1351010991501329

This paper describes the results of the European Inter-Laboratory Test (ILT) program, conducted for the determination of repeatability and reproducibility values for the laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of walls. A total of 24 lab... Read More about An inter-comparison of laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of lightweight plasterboard walls..