Performance enhancement study of acoustical privacy screens

Authors

  • B.V. Chapnik HGC Engineering, Mississauga, Canada
  • M. Walker HGC Engineering, Mississauga, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic noise, Buildings, Noise abatement, Speech intelligibility, Acoustical privacy screens

Abstract

Based on the modelled results and both economic and technical considerations, revised element configurations were selected which incorporated a slightly thicker fibreglass layer, in conjuction with a perforated back pan having low percentage, small diameter perforations. Modified prototype screens were tested in an ASTM accredited laboratory, and were found to exhibit NRC values on the order of +0.15 higher than the corresponding benchmark models.

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Published

1997-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Chapnik B, Walker M. Performance enhancement study of acoustical privacy screens. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1997 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Sep. 20];25(3):20-. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1089

Issue

Vol. 25 No. 3 (1997)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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