Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection
Conference Proceeding
Livingstone, A., Patlakas, P., Milne, M., Smith, S., & Hairstans, R. (2016)
Multi-dimensional data fitting for the structural design of a simple timber connection. In M. Pöll, A. Fadai, W. Winter, & J. Eberhardsteiner (Eds.), WCTE 2016 e-book : containing all full papers submitted to the World Conference on Timber Engineering (WCTE 2016), (2037-2044
This paper presents a novel method of automating the structural design of timber connections and ensuring code compliance within a Building Information Modelling (BIM) context...
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...
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....
Profiling Existing and New Build Housing Stock.
Book
Smith, S. (2013)
Profiling Existing and New Build Housing Stock. In B. Rasmussen, & M. Machimbarrena (Eds.), COST Action TU0901 – Building acoustics throughout Europe. Volume 1: Towards a common framework, 12-30. European Cooperation in Science and Technology
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...
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...
Project SONos: smoking outdoors and noise survey.
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...
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