Tool for predicting transmission of air-borne and structure-borne sound in buildings

Authors

  • J.David Quirt National Research Council, Institute for Research in Construction, Ottawa, KlA 0R6, Canada
  • John K. Dickinson National Research Council, Institute for Research in Construction, Ottawa, KlA 0R6, Canada

Keywords:

Architectural acoustics, Design decisions, Experimental characterization, Flanking sounds, In-buildings, Interactive interfaces, Internet based, Structure borne sound

Abstract

This paper provides a terse overview of how experimental characterization of the direct and flanking sound transmission paths in wood-framed construction leads to a manageable set of path transmission terms (which depend on the specific construction details). By combining an interactive interface with a calculation framework, a new internet-based tool presents predicted energy transmitted via all paths in an intuitive and user-friendly form that supports informed design decisions.

Published

2009-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Quirt J, Dickinson JK. Tool for predicting transmission of air-borne and structure-borne sound in buildings. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2009Sep.1 [cited 2021Apr.13];37(3):72-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/2139

Issue

Vol. 37 No. 3 (2009)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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