Factors Affecting the ASTC Performance of Double Wood Stud Shear Walls in Mid-rise Residential Construction

Authors

  • Anil Joshi Valcoustics Canada Ltd.

Abstract

Mid-rise wood-framed multi-unit residential buildings are becoming a common building form. Demising walls between adjacent dwellings are typically constructed of double-stud wall assemblies. Structural (shear) requirements often require the addition of structural sheathing on the inner face of the studs. There is limited laboratory test data to establish STC ratings for these walls; however, it is well understood that the sheathing layers can dramatically reduce the STC ratings of the walls.

This paper presents the results of numerous field (ASTC) tests done on double stud wall assemblies. The test results provide an indication of the degree to which interior structural sheathing lowers the ASTC ratings of these walls as well as the influence of the number of gypsum board layers on the ASTC ratings. These findings point to the need for a program of laboratory STC tests to establish STC ratings for these wall types.

Author Biography

Anil Joshi, Valcoustics Canada Ltd.

Acoustical engineer with Valcoustics Canada Ltd., located in Richmond Hill Ontario.

Additional Files

Published

2022-07-05

How to Cite

1.
Joshi A. Factors Affecting the ASTC Performance of Double Wood Stud Shear Walls in Mid-rise Residential Construction. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2022 Jul. 5 [cited 2024 Apr. 30];50(3):32-3. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/3841

Issue

Vol. 50 No. 3 (2022)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

License

Author Licensing Addendum

This Licensing Addendum ("Addendum") is entered into between the undersigned Author(s) and Canadian Acoustics journal published by the Canadian Acoustical Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Publisher"). The Author(s) and the Publisher agree as follows:

  1. Retained Rights: The Author(s) retain(s) the following rights:

    • The right to reproduce, distribute, and publicly display the Work on the Author's personal website or the website of the Author's institution.
    • The right to use the Work in the Author's teaching activities and presentations.
    • The right to include the Work in a compilation for the Author's personal use, not for sale.

  2. Grant of License: The Author(s) grant(s) to the Publisher a worldwide exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, and display the Work in Canadian Acoustics and any other formats and media deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

  3. Attribution: The Publisher agrees to include proper attribution to the Author(s) in all publications and reproductions of the Work.

  4. No Conflict: This Addendum is intended to be in harmony with, and not in conflict with, the terms and conditions of the original agreement entered into between the Author(s) and the Publisher.

  5. Copyright Clause: Copyright on articles is held by the Author(s). The corresponding Author has the right to grant on behalf of all Authors and does grant on behalf of all Authors, a worldwide exclusive license to the Publisher and its licensees in perpetuity, in all forms, formats, and media (whether known now or created in the future), including but not limited to the rights to publish, reproduce, distribute, display, store, translate, create adaptations, reprints, include within collections, and create summaries, extracts, and/or abstracts of the Contribution.