Development of new standards for sound insulation for new housing in Scotland. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S., MacKenzie, R., & Wood, J. B. (2009, October). Development of new standards for sound insulation for new housing in Scotland. Presented at Euronoise 2009

During the last 20 years minor amendments have been made to the technical design details for the Scottish Technical Standards for new build attached homes, under Section 5: Noise (formerly Part H). In 2007-08 a major research project was undertaken b... Read More about Development of new standards for sound insulation for new housing in Scotland..

Evolution of timber platform frame construction - timber structures from antiquity to the present. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hairstans, R., & Kermani, A. (2009, June). Evolution of timber platform frame construction - timber structures from antiquity to the present. Presented at International Symposium on Timber Structures

Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters (2009)
Thesis
Garnier, C. Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/2593

In a period of rapidly growing deployment of sustainable energy sources the exploitation of solar energy systems is imperative. Colder climates like those experienced in Scotland show a good potential in addressing the thermal energy requirement of b... Read More about Performance measurement and mathematical modelling of integrated solar water heaters.

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.

Project SONos: smoking outdoors and noise survey. (2009)
Report
Smith, S., & Lothian, S. (2009). Project SONos: smoking outdoors and noise survey

Background to Project
Following the smoking ban in March 2006, complaints were received by local authorities from residents in relation to being disturbed by noise as a result of smokers congregating outside. The aim of Project SONoS is to identify... Read More about Project SONos: smoking outdoors and noise survey..

Smoking outdoors and noise survey: results of project SONoS. (2009)
Report
Smith, S., & Lothian, S. (2009). Smoking outdoors and noise survey: results of project SONoS

Determination of shear strength of timber joists by torsion testing. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Khokhar, A. M., Zhang, H., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2009, October). Determination of shear strength of timber joists by torsion testing

This paper presents an experimental investigation in which the torsion testing approach was employed to evaluate the shear strength of Sitka spruce and Norway spruce joists. Rectangular
structural size specimens of lengths ranging from 1.0 m to 3.6... Read More about Determination of shear strength of timber joists by torsion testing..

A comparison of modern methods of bathroom construction: a project case study. (2009)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Taylor, M. D., Fisher, A., & Wamuziri, S. (2009, September). A comparison of modern methods of bathroom construction: a project case study. Presented at Association of Researchers in Construction Management Annual Conference

Volumetric modules are often employed as an efficient and effective means of
constructing highly serviced areas in buildings such as bathroom, kitchens and
structures to house mechanical plant and equipment. Recent developments in
structurally int... Read More about A comparison of modern methods of bathroom construction: a project case study..

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.

The non-destructive evaluation of Sitka spruce mechanical properties using acoustic methods (2009)
Thesis
MacKenzie, R. The non-destructive evaluation of Sitka spruce mechanical properties using acoustic methods. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6039

The need for improved timber grading is key to improving Scottish forestry: the majority (80%) of the sustainable softwood population in Scotland is Sitka spruce of variable quality. Current visual assessment of strength and stiffness is inaccurate,... Read More about The non-destructive evaluation of Sitka spruce mechanical properties using acoustic methods.