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.

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

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..

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..

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

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..

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.

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.

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..

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.

Using semi-empirical models to design timber platform frame for stability. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Hairstans, R., & Kermani, A. (2008, June). Using semi-empirical models to design timber platform frame for stability. Presented at 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Experimental study of timber-to-concrete dowel type connections used in timber platform frame construction. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leitch, K., Hairstans, R., Abbott, D., Dodyk, R., & McAndrew, S. (2008, June). Experimental study of timber-to-concrete dowel type connections used in timber platform frame construction. Presented at 10th World Conference on Timber Engineering

Methods of quality control of airborne and impact sound insualtion in newly built residential buildings. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Prokofieva, E., & Smith, S. (2008, October). Methods of quality control of airborne and impact sound insualtion in newly built residential buildings. Presented at XX Session of the Russian Accoustical Society

The standard method of sound insulation testing in dwellings is pre-completion testing of separating walls and
floors during the building process. The main disadvantage of this method is that if these structures fail to comply
with building standar... Read More about Methods of quality control of airborne and impact sound insualtion in newly built residential buildings..

New heights in sound insulation. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2008, November). New heights in sound insulation. Presented at Timber in construction

Research knowledge transfer and testing facilities ot Scottish universities. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2008, December). Research knowledge transfer and testing facilities ot Scottish universities. Paper presented at Scottish Construction Centre

No abstract available.

Sound insulation and lightweight structures. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S. (2008, February). Sound insulation and lightweight structures. Presented at FutureBuild

Monitoring the performance of 100,000 homes per annum. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, S., Baker, D., & Panter, D. (2008, July). Monitoring the performance of 100,000 homes per annum. Presented at Joint American(ASA)-European (EAA) Conference

Dynamic Performance of Multi-Webbed Engineered Timber Joists (2008)
Journal Article
Bahadori-Jahromi, A., & Ridley-Ellis, D. (2008). Dynamic Performance of Multi-Webbed Engineered Timber Joists. Journal of the Institute of Wood Science, 18(2), 87-93. https://doi.org/10.1179/wsc.2008.18.2.87

The introduction of engineered beams offered longer span, lower cost joists in comparison to traditional solid timber sections; however, vibration criteria in the design codes may significantly reduce the permissible span of joists for domestic const... Read More about Dynamic Performance of Multi-Webbed Engineered Timber Joists.

Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: Developing a combined resource management strategy (2008)
Journal Article
Khamkanya, T., & Sloan, B. (2008). Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: Developing a combined resource management strategy. International Journal of Strategic Property Management, 12(3), 183-202. https://doi.org/10.3846/1648-715x.2008.12.183-202

As indicated in Government reports and previous research, the traditional office environment of both central and local governments has been occupied with high occupancy cost. Flexible working supported by information and communication technology, hum... Read More about Flexible working in Scottish local authority property: Developing a combined resource management strategy.

Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection (2008)
Thesis
Abu-Shabeen, N. N. Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/3746

Estimating and bidding a job is one of those essential processes at the heart of a contractor's business. Risk and uncertainty are major considerations in bidding decisions for construction projects. Numerous factors need to be taken into account whe... Read More about Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection.