Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources
Journal Article
Crawford, D., Smith, S., Hairstans, R., & Papastavrou, P. (2015)
Viability of cross-laminated timber from UK resources. Proceedings of the ICE - Construction Materials, 168(3), 110-120. https://doi.org/10.1680/coma.14.00064
Cross-laminated timber is an innovative engineered timber product that can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is typically produced from kiln-dried, fast-growi...
Structure-borne sound transmission through resiliently suspended ceilings in timber frame floors
Thesis
Su, S. Structure-borne sound transmission through resiliently suspended ceilings in timber frame floors. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from 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 Regula...
Racking performance of platform timber frame walls
Thesis
Dhonju, R. L. Racking performance of platform timber frame walls. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2058930
Platform timber frame construction is considered an efficient building method for multistorey dwellings where timber walls and diaphragms provide the overall stability for the...
Developing a performance measurement framework for municipal construction projects in Saudi Arabia
Thesis
Alsulamy, S. Developing a performance measurement framework for municipal construction projects in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/8802
Performance measurement has the main aim of helping organizations to realize how decision-making processes can be harnessed to improve success rate in past activities and how ...
Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study
Thesis
Sanna, F. Timber modern methods of construction: a comparative study. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/1256099
The doctoral research revolves around a comparative study of timber modern methods of construction for low-rise, residential buildings in Scotland.
The building techniques st...
Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection
Thesis
Abu-Shabeen, N. N. Development of multi-criteria decision analysis models for bidding and contractor selection. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from 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 fo...
A Framework for Improvement of Contractor Selection Procedures on Major Construction Project in Libya.
Thesis
Elsayah, O. S. (2016)
A Framework for Improvement of Contractor Selection Procedures on Major Construction Project in Libya. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/453191
The construction sector constitutes one of the most important sectors in the economy of any country. Contractor selection is a critical decision that is undertaken by client o...
Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce.
Conference Proceeding
Crawford, D., Hairstans, R. & Smith, R. E. (2013)
Feasibility of cross-laminated timber production from UK Sitka Spruce. ISBN 1 85790 181 9
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is an innovative wood product, which can be used for almost all superstructure elements. It is generally produced from kiln dried, fast growing ti...
Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete.
Thesis
Heritage, I. Direct electric curing of mortar and concrete. (Thesis)
Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6571
Direct electric curing is the method by which the hydration reactions within concrete are
thermally accelerated by passing an alternating electric current through the sample. ...
Recycling of demolished masonry rubble.
Thesis
De Venny, A. S. Recycling of demolished masonry rubble. (Thesis)
Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6043
The recycling of demolished masonry rubble as the coarse aggregate in new concrete
represents an interesting possibility at a time when the cost of dumping such material
is on...