Improving ASTC Performance of As-built Wood-frame Double-shear Panel Wall Assemblies

Authors

  • Alex Lorimer <p>CAA</p><p>HGC Engineering</p>
  • Joonas Niinivaara HGC Engineering
  • Simon Edwards HGC Engineering

Abstract

In wood-frame buildings, structural shear resistance in load-bearing walls is sometimes provided using OSB or plywood sheathing board directly applied on the wood framing.  When these panels are used on both internal faces of a double-stud demising assembly with a drywall layer on each finished side, the sound transmission performance is significantly compromised by the air cavity resonance between the panels.  This was the subject of a 2015 Acoustics Week presentation.  As a follow-up, the mitigating effects of using a resilient mounting for the drywall are investigated from recent field measurements.

Author Biographies

Alex Lorimer, <p>CAA</p><p>HGC Engineering</p>

Acoustical ConsultantSenior Associate 

Joonas Niinivaara, HGC Engineering

Project Consultant

Simon Edwards, HGC Engineering

Project Consultant

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Published

2017-08-15

How to Cite

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Lorimer A, Niinivaara J, Edwards S. Improving ASTC Performance of As-built Wood-frame Double-shear Panel Wall Assemblies. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2017 Aug. 15 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];45(3):60-1. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/3136

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Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada