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Sound isolation code requirements

Construction Specifier

As new construction techniques and certifications become more widely used, specifiers must be aware of the many factors impacting the transmission of sound in buildings. ASTM defines single-number metrics for testing of airborne sound transmission class (STC) and impact isolation class (IIC). by Evelyn Way. All images courtesy Maxxon.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Building a better building envelope Achieving the well-balanced acoustic goal becomes challenging due to improvements in building envelopes, constructing demising assemblies for enhanced sound isolation, and quieter mechanical systems. Review post-construction installations for compliance and performance objectives.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

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Some hybrid carpets can perform more than 200 percent better than hard surfaces in Impact Insulation Class (IIC) ratings, which measure how well a flooring absorbs impact vibrations within a room and between floors of a building. The post Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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DCA3: Designing fire-rated I-joist assemblies

Construction Specifier

The author will demonstrate a few possible avenues for threading the needle between generic and proprietary assemblies and will share some versatile assembly designs aimed at multifamily residential construction: floor and roof assemblies (both one-hour and two-hour rated) that meet code requirements for fire, thermal, and sound.

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In pursuit of acoustical equity

Construction Specifier

The post In pursuit of acoustical equity appeared first on Construction Specifier. En route to answering these questions, one must first consider the traditional approach to acoustics, which relies on ‘categorization’ and ‘acceptable-level’ schemes prevalent throughout building standards and codes.

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This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems

Construction Specifier

T-SLAB is perfect for a wide range of applications, including offices, schools, apartment buildings, medium-rise structures, and even high-rise construction. High-Rise Constructions. m widths helps reduce total installation costs and simplify the entire construction process by requiring fewer slabs per project. Fire rating.

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Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems

Construction Specifier

Through these examples, it has been proven T-SLAB is perfect for a wide range of applications, including offices, schools, apartment buildings, medium-rise structures, and even high-rise construction. Impact insulation class (IIC) rating: 33. How does T-SLAB affect construction schedules? High sound ratings. Sound test results.