Assessing the Sheltering Response in the Middle East: Studying Syrian Camps in Jordan
Journal Article
Alshawawreh, L., Smith, R. S., & B. Wood, J. (2017)
Assessing the Sheltering Response in the Middle East: Studying Syrian Camps in Jordan. Proceedings of the World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 4(8), 1881-1887
This study focuses on the sheltering response in the Middle East, specifically through reviewing two Syrian refugee camps in Jordan, involving Zaatari and Azraq. Zaatari camp ...
Increasing need for Offsite Construction and Manufactured Infrastructure in the UK Economy
Conference Proceeding
Smith, R. S., Wood, J. B., & Hairstans, R. (2015)
Increasing need for Offsite Construction and Manufactured Infrastructure in the UK Economy. In CIAT Symposium Proceedings
Due to increasing demand for housing and other building infrastructure the methodology of offsite construction is becoming more attractive to developers, local authorities and...
External timber cladding: design and performance
Journal Article
Davies, I., Fairfield, C. A., Stupart, A., & Wood, J. (2012)
External timber cladding: design and performance. The structural engineer : journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers, 90, 46-53
Exposure trials on timber cladding are valuable sources of information for façade designers. Key material, fire, and structural issues affecting timber cladding design are ass...
Exterior timber cladding: design, installation and performance.
Book
Davies, I., & Wood, J. (2009)
Exterior timber cladding: design, installation and performance. Arcamedia
Designing timber facades presents technical challenges such as durability, weathering, dimensional change, corrosion, wind resistance and fire safety demand high standard prac...
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.
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...
Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration.
Journal Article
Wood, J., Muneer, T. & Kubie, J. (2007)
Evaluation of a new photodiode sensor for measuring global and diffuse irradiance, and sunshine duration. Journal of Solar Energy Engineering. 125, 1-6. doi:10.1115/1.1531149. ISSN 0199-6231
A new integrated device (called the BF3) has been developed, which enables the simultaneous measurement of horizontal global and diffuse irradiance as well as sunshine presenc...
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...
A guide for housing and sound insulation.
Report
Smith, S., Wood, J. & MacKenzie, R. (2005)
A guide for housing and sound insulation.