EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures (2009)
Journal Article
Porteous, J., & Kermani, A. (2009). EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 87, 25-30

With timber or wood-based structures, deformation rather than strength behaviour will commonly be the limiting factor in design and as such, a lack of understanding of design requirements may lead to under or over-designed timber members and connecti... Read More about EC5 - Deformation and creep of timber structures.

Acoustic Isolator for a Party Wall. (2007)
Patent
Smith, S., Bignell, D., Parrett, R., Wood, J., & Flynn, P. (2007). Acoustic Isolator for a Party Wall

Abstract of GB2429719
The invention relates to a party wall 10 and comprises first and second skins 12, 14 and a cavity 16 between the skins; an acoustic isolator 22; and a fixing means that fixes the acoustic isolator 22 to the inner surface of at... Read More about Acoustic Isolator for a Party Wall..

Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions. (2006)
Book
Smith, S., Wood, J., & MacKenzie, R. (2006). Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions. Arcamedia

This book is an essential tool for housing managers, building control and architects in designing to improve the levels of sound insulation in existing housing.

A key section on conversions provides invaluable advice on how to approach sound insul... Read More about Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions..

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..

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..

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..

A review of acoustical fencing. (2003)
Preprint / Working Paper
Waters-Fuller, T., MacKenzie, R., Mackenzie, R., & McAlister, D. A review of acoustical fencing

Embodied energy analysis of aluminium-clad windows (2001)
Journal Article
Asif, M., Davidson, A., & Muneer, T. (2001). Embodied energy analysis of aluminium-clad windows. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 22(3), 195-199. https://doi.org/10.1191/014362401701524226

This article provides an overview of energy loads associated with the application of powder coated aluminium profiles on the exterior wooden surface of double glazed windows. The entire powder coating process has been analysed to measure its energy a... Read More about Embodied energy analysis of aluminium-clad windows.