The effect of lining reveals with sound absorbent material

Authors

  • R.W. Guy Concordia Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada
  • A. de Mey Concordia Univ., Montreal, Que., Canada

Keywords:

acoustic wave transmission, architectural acoustics, room acoustics, reveals, sound absorbent material, panel, window, acoustic transmission, sound reduction index

Abstract

The sill and reveal of a panel or window system are known to influence the acoustic transmission of the system and it is known that lining the reveal with sound absorbent material can increase the sound reduction index. This work examines the influence of a window to sill or reveal ratio upon the known effects, by testing two window sizes whilst maintaining sill or reveal depths. The potential for marked increase in sound reduction index by reveal absorbent lining is also examined and deductions concerning its use are made

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Published

1987-04-01

How to Cite

1.
Guy R, de Mey A. The effect of lining reveals with sound absorbent material. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1987 Apr. 1 [cited 2026 May 10];15(2):15-24. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/575

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (1987)

Section

Technical Articles

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