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Uncertainty determination of in situ airborne sound insulation measurements

Journal Article
Machimbarrena, M., Monteiro, C. R. A., Pedersoli, S., Johansson, R., & Smith, S. (2015)
Uncertainty determination of in situ airborne sound insulation measurements. Applied Acoustics, 89, 199-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2014.09.018
In building acoustics the measurement uncertainty of sound insulation measurements is traditionally either not reported or reported as stated in the corresponding standard ISO...

An experimental study of the effects of resilient bars on plate vibration

Journal Article
Su, S., Smith, S., & Fairfield, C. A. (2011)
An experimental study of the effects of resilient bars on plate vibration. Applied Acoustics, 72, 241-247. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2010.11.009
Resilient bars can provide a low-cost, effective improvement to sound insulation performance. They are commonly used in timber-framed floor/ceiling assemblies in North America...

Smoking outdoors and noise survey: results of project SONoS.

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

Research knowledge transfer and testing facilities ot Scottish universities.

Presentation / Conference
Smith, S. (2008, January)
Research knowledge transfer and testing facilities ot Scottish universities. Paper presented at Scottish Construction Centre
No abstract available.

Airborne sound transmission, ISO 140 and influence of ISO 717-1 spectrum adaptation terms.

Conference Proceeding
Smith, S., Macdonald, R., Lurcock, D., & Mackenzie, R. (2007)
Airborne sound transmission, ISO 140 and influence of ISO 717-1 spectrum adaptation terms

Design of separating constructions that are resistant to the transmission of noise-part 2 - example details.

Report
Smith, S., Wood, J., & MacKenzie, R. (2007)
Design of separating constructions that are resistant to the transmission of noise-part 2 - example details. Scottish Building Standards Agency
This document outlines example separating wall and floor construction details which when built correctly should comply with the sound insulation requirements as outlined in th...

Design of separating constructions that are resistant to the transmission of noise -part 1 - main report.

Report
Smith, S., Wood, J. & MacKenzie, R. (2007)
Design of separating constructions that are resistant to the transmission of noise -part 1 - main report.

Submission to Building Regulatory Advisory Committee: 3 year review of Robust Details.

Report
Panter, D., Baker, D., Smith, S., Bloodworth, S. & Dunbavin, P. (2007)
Submission to Building Regulatory Advisory Committee: 3 year review of Robust Details.

Place and technology in the home.

Journal Article
Baillie, L., & Benyon, D. (2007)
Place and technology in the home. Computer Supported Cooperative Work, 17, 227-256. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10606-007-9063-2
The home is a complex environment, designed for general use but shaped by individual needs and desires. It is a place often shared by several people with different demands and...

NANR116 Open-Closed Window Research Report.

Report
Waters-Fuller, T., Lurcock, D., Mackenzie, R. & MacKenzie, R. (2007)
NANR116 Open-Closed Window Research Report
Research into the Acoustic Transmission of Open and Closed Windows. The project will involve undertaking the following tasks; 1. A thorough review of current knowledge/lit...