The growth and quality of UK grown Douglas-fir (2015)
Thesis
Drewett, T. A. The growth and quality of UK grown Douglas-fir. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/9163

Timber is a local, sustainable and valuable building material, but it is highly variable compared to other building materials (e.g. concrete, steel). The quality of wood is its suitability for the end-user, in this case the construction industry (via... Read More about The growth and quality of UK grown Douglas-fir.

Structure-borne sound transmission through resiliently suspended ceilings in timber frame floors (2009)
Thesis
Su, S. Structure-borne sound transmission through resiliently suspended ceilings in timber frame floors. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6799

Resilient bars provide cheap, effective sound insulation. They are increasingly popular in timber floor/ceiling assemblies in the UK following the upgrading of Building Regulations requirements. However, the behaviour mechanisms providing resilient b... Read More about Structure-borne sound transmission through resiliently suspended ceilings in timber frame floors.

Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction. (2005)
Thesis
Edwards, A. J. Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6884

The term "lime" comes from the word limestone. Limestone rocks were
converted to lime powder by burning (calcining). The process of converting
limestone to lime was an old process and it has been well documented,
archaeologically. It has been esta... Read More about Properties of hydraulic and nonhydraulic limes for use in construction..