Analysis of the effects of aerogel insulation on the thermal performance of existing building envelopes (2018)
Thesis
Carty, L. Analysis of the effects of aerogel insulation on the thermal performance of existing building envelopes. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1253724

Hard-to-treat buildings, dwellings in particular have a significant impact on overall building energy consumption. With approximately five million hard-to-treat dwellings in the United Kingdom, their impact on energy and climate change policy due to... Read More about Analysis of the effects of aerogel insulation on the thermal performance of existing building envelopes.

Optimisation of timber frame closed panel systems for low energy buildings. (2017)
Thesis
Amigo, J. M. Optimisation of timber frame closed panel systems for low energy buildings. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1035263

The United Kingdom published a legally binding document to reduce national greenhouse gas emissions by year 2020 up to 34% against the 1990 levels. This target also fulfils the Europe 2020 strategy of 20% carbon emission reductions by year 2020 (EC,... Read More about Optimisation of timber frame closed panel systems for low energy buildings..

Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (2002)
Thesis
Asif, M. Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2505

Over the last century a temperature rise of 0.6 C m global climate and the affiliated greenhouse effects have inflicted enormous impacts in the form of natural catastrophes, economical losses, health problems and seasonal disorder. If human activitie... Read More about Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows..

Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete. (2001)
Thesis
Heritage, I. Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6571

Direct electric curing is the method by which the hydration reactions within concrete are thermally accelerated by passing an alternating electric current through the sample. This use of electricity as a means of supplying heat to young concrete an... Read More about Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete..

Recycling of demolished masonry rubble. (1999)
Thesis
De Venny, A. S. Recycling of demolished masonry rubble. (Thesis). Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6043

The recycling of demolished masonry rubble as the coarse aggregate in new concrete represents an interesting possibility at a time when the cost of dumping such material is on the increase. With growing concerns over the environmental impact of agg... Read More about Recycling of demolished masonry rubble..

The water ingress characteristics of stressed masonry. (1999)
Thesis
Tait, C. J. The water ingress characteristics of stressed masonry. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3672

Water ingress, usually by wind-driven rain, is the main cause of premature deterioration in masonry structures. Water acts as a transport mechanism for aggressive chemicals and can also undergo freeze/thaw cycles leading to bursting of the masonry... Read More about The water ingress characteristics of stressed masonry..