Construction Specifier

AUGUST 26, 2020

It is important to take sound isolation into consideration when designing multifamily residential buildings to ensure the long-term comfort and satisfaction of building occupants. ASTM defines single-number metrics for testing of airborne sound transmission class (STC) and impact isolation class (IIC).

IIC 82

IIC Residential Environment Certification 82

Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

The information that does exist is mostly for multifamily residential buildings with wood framing/flooring and gypsum board ceilings. STC is measured in a laboratory and is used as reference during design. Noise isolation is also important between vertically adjacent rooms. 6 in the 2018 volume for hospitals). in the 2018 version).

Guidelines 98

Guidelines IRS IIC Concrete 98

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. It is relatively common for building owners to ask for their floor assemblies to be designed to exceed these code minimums. By Anton Dekom.

Design 52

Design IIC Documentation Residential 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Designing an acoustically controlled occupied space is a balancing act, as there are many ways to find the best solution for the intended program of the space. While most companies prefer the lower cost of an open workspace environment, there is a need for smaller designated areas for very different, specific tasks. acoustician).

IIC 64

IIC Consulting Environment Products 64

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

That means builders and designers are often forced to compromise one key capability for another, such as flexibility for speed. T-SLAB is a unique, patented precast concrete floor system that was designed to be more versatile than any slab system on the market. What is T-SLAB? Apartment Buildings. Medium-Rise Structures. Long spans.

Concrete 52

Concrete IIC Innovation Zoning 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

That means builders and designers are often forced to compromise one key capability for another, such as flexibility for speed. T-SLAB is a new, patented precast concrete flooring system that was designed to be more versatile than any slab system on the market. Additionally, T-SLAB provides significant design flexibility.

Concrete 40

Concrete Zoning Innovation IIC 40