Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements
Journal Article
Monteiro, C., Machimbarrena, M., Tarrero, A. I., & Smith, R. S. (2017)
Translation between existing and proposed harmonized airborne sound insulation descriptors: A statistical approach based on in-situ measurements. Applied Acoustics, 116, 94-106. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apacoust.2016.09.017
A standard defining a common acoustic classification scheme for dwellings is under development by ISO TC42/SC2/WG29 based on the outcomes of European project COST Action TU090...
Understanding the compatibility of UK resource for dowel laminated timber construction
Conference Proceeding
Plowas, W., Hairstans, R., Bell, T., & Bros Williamson, J. (2016)
Understanding the compatibility of UK resource for dowel laminated timber construction
Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT also know as Brettstapel) is a technique of constructing large-scale solid timber panels for use as structural or non-structural elements. The tech...
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...
Housing and sound insulation: Improving existing attached dwellings and designing for conversions.
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...
Design and Acoustic Performance of Building Constructions for Multi-Storey Housing: Compendium.
Book Chapter
Fausti, P., García, T. C., Ingelaere, B., Machimbarrena, M., Monteiro, C. R. A., Santoni, A., …Smith, S. (2014)
Design and Acoustic Performance of Building Constructions for Multi-Storey Housing: Compendium. In B. Rasmussen, & M. Machimbarrena (Eds.), COST Action TU0901 – Building acoustics throughout Europe. Volume 1: Towards a common framework in building acoustics throughout Europe, 213-244. COST European Cooperation in Science and Technology
This chapter provides an overview of the range of construction types
found across Europe to meet various sound insulation requirements for separating (party) walls and floors....
Vibration Insulation Properties of Resilient Bars in Timber Floors
Journal Article
Smith, S., Fairfield, C. A., & Su, S. (2011)
Vibration Insulation Properties of Resilient Bars in Timber Floors. Building Acoustics, 17, 249-268. https://doi.org/10.1260/1351-010X.17.4.249
As effective, low-cost isolators, resilient bars have become the dominant ceiling treatment for improving the sound insulation of apartment timber floors in the UK to meet inc...
Sustainability tool to optimise material quantities of steel in the construction industry
Journal Article
D'Amico, B., & Pomponi, F. (2018)
Sustainability tool to optimise material quantities of steel in the construction industry. Procedia CIRP, 69, 184-188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procir.2017.10.006
The steel industry is arguably one of the most pollutant manufacturing sectors. The vast majority of steel produced worldwide is employed by the construction industry, mostly ...
Monitoring thermal upgrades to ten traditional properties.
Report
Currie, J., Bros Williamson, J., & Stinson, J. (2013)
Monitoring thermal upgrades to ten traditional properties. Edinburgh, Scotland: Historic Scotland
This Technical Paper sets out the pre-‐ and post-‐ intervention monitoring work carried out by The Scottish
Energy Centre (SEC) at Edinburgh Napier University
for Historic S...
Acoustic Isolator for a Party Wall.
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 fi...
Vibrational performance of timber floors constructed with metal web joists
Journal Article
Zhang, B., Kermani, A., & Fillingham, T. (2013)
Vibrational performance of timber floors constructed with metal web joists. Engineering Structures, 56, 1321-1334. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2013.07.011
Metal web engineered timber joists are increasingly being used nowadays to replace traditional solid timber joists for constructing intermediate-span timber floors in low-rise...