New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. (2005)
Journal Article
Khalaf, F. (2005). New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17(6), 725-732. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A6%28725%29

The bond strength between masonry units and mortar has been of considerable interest to researchers for some time. The flexural bond strength of masonry in particular is needed for the design of masonry walls subjected to horizontal forces applied no... Read More about New test for determination of masonry tensile bond strength..

Making it work - regulation, design guidance and good practice. (2005)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2005, November). Making it work - regulation, design guidance and good practice. Paper presented at Quiet Homes for London

Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete. (2005)
Journal Article
Khalaf, F., & De Venny, A. S. (2005). Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 17(4), 456-464. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282005%2917%3A4%28456%29

The testing described in this paper was performed to establish the physical and mechanical properties of new and recycled crushed clay brick aggregates for use in portland cement concrete (PCC). Various physical and mechanical properties of eight dif... Read More about Properties of new and recycled clay brick aggregates for use in concrete..

Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures. (2004)
Journal Article
Khalaf, F. M., & DeVenny, A. S. (2004). Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 16(6), 556-565. https://doi.org/10.1061/%28ASCE%290899-1561%282004%2916%3A6%28556%29

This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation into the effects of high temperatures on the properties of concrete made with crushed clay bricks as the coarse aggregate. Two types of brick of different strength were crushed to coars... Read More about Performance of brick aggregate concrete at high temperatures..

Part E and Robust Details. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2004, September). Part E and Robust Details. Paper presented at Housebuilding 2004: Management Conference

The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring. (2004)
Report
Waters-Fuller, T., MacKenzie, R., Smith, S., & Mackenzie, R. (2004). The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring

This document, produced by the Building Performance Centre at Napier University, was commissioned by Defra and the Devolved Administrations of the Scottish Executive, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Department of the Environment in Northern... Read More about The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring..

The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation (2004)
Journal Article
Hill, C. A. S., Farahani, M. R. M., & Hale, M. D. C. (2004). The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation. Holzforschung, 58(3), 316-325. https://doi.org/10.1515/HF.2004.049

Corsican pine (Pinus nigra) sapwood was treated with methanolic solutions of two organo alkoxysilanes ([γ-(methacryloxy)propylx] trimethoxy silane (TMPS), or vinyl trimethoxy silane (VTMS)). Various treatment parameters were studied in order to deter... Read More about The use of organo alkoxysilane coupling agents for wood preservation.

RSD Project-Part E building regulations update. (2004)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2004, January). RSD Project-Part E building regulations update. Paper presented at Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and Association of Building Engineers

The Building Regulations 2000 – amendment of the building regulations to allow robust standard details to be used as an alternative to pre-completion testing. (2003)
Report
Smith, S., Wood, J. B., MacKenzie, R., & MacKenzie, R. (2003). The Building Regulations 2000 – amendment of the building regulations to allow robust standard details to be used as an alternative to pre-completion testing

Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (2002)
Thesis
Asif, M. Life cycle assessment of aluminium-clad timber windows. (Thesis). Napier University. 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. 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..

Wood as a designer's material. (2001)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Davies, I. (2000, December). Wood as a designer's material. Presented at Scottish Hardwoods, New Lanark

No abstract available.

Recycling of demolished masonry rubble (1999)
Thesis
De Venny, A. S. Recycling of demolished masonry rubble. (Thesis). Napier University. 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 aggre... 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. 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..

Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process (1995)
Journal Article
Turner, P., & Murphy, R. (1995). Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process. Wood science and technology, 29(5), 385-395. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00202586

Several factors which influence the treatment of timber products with vapour phase preservatives such as borate esters are considered. Gas flow rate through the substrate was found to be a significant factor limiting both preservative penetration and... Read More about Treatment of timber products with gaseous borate esters: Part 1. Factors influencing the treatment process.