The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings.
Journal Article
Smith, S., Baker, D., MacKenzie, R., Wood, J. B., Dunbavin, P., & Panter, D. (2006)
The development of robust details for sound insulation in new build attached dwellings. Journal of Building Appraisal, 2(1), 69-85
This paper outlines the background, process and system approach towards the development of robust details (RD) for sound insulation for new build dwellings in England and Wale...
Neighbour noise: control of noise from laminate and wooden flooring.
Report
Waters-Fuller, T., Mackenzie, R., MacKenzie, R., Smith, S. & Steel, C. (2005)
Neighbour noise: control of noise from laminate and wooden flooring.
Making it work - regulation, design guidance and good practice.
Presentation / Conference
Smith, S. (2005, November)
Making it work - regulation, design guidance and good practice. Paper presented at Quiet Homes for London
A guide for housing and sound insulation.
Report
Smith, S., Wood, J. & MacKenzie, R. (2005)
A guide for housing and sound insulation.
New directions for NDT in forestry.
Journal Article
Mackenzie, R., Smith, S., & Fairfield, C. A. (2005)
New directions for NDT in forestry. Insight - Non-Destructive Testing & Condition Monitoring, 47, 416-420. https://doi.org/10.1784/insi.2005.47.7.416
The need for improved timber quality assessment is important to the forestry industry. Scotland's harvestable softwood population will reach the peak of its 50 year plantation...
Part E and Robust Details.
Presentation / Conference
Smith, S. (2004, September)
Part E and Robust Details. Paper presented at Housebuilding 2004: Management Conference, London
The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring.
Report
Waters-Fuller, T., MacKenzie, R., Smith, S. & Mackenzie, R. (2004)
The development and production of a guide for noise control from laminated and wooden flooring.
This document, produced by the Building Performance Centre at Napier University, was commissioned by Defra and the Devolved Administrations of the Scottish Executive, the Nati...
RSD Project-Part E building regulations update.
Presentation / Conference
Smith, S. (2004, January)
RSD Project-Part E building regulations update. Paper presented at Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and Association of Building Engineers, London
The Building Regulations 2000 – amendment of the building regulations to allow robust standard details to be used as an alternative to pre-completion testing.
Report
Smith, S., Wood, J. B., MacKenzie, R. & MacKenzie, R. (2003)
The Building Regulations 2000 – amendment of the building regulations to allow robust standard details to be used as an alternative to pre-completion testing.
Robust Standard Details for Part E: submitted by request of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Report
Smith, S., Wood, J., MacKenzie, R. & Mackenzie, R. (2003)
Robust Standard Details for Part E: submitted by request of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.