Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

One of these is to achieve greater vertical noise isolation—the acoustic ceiling panels suspended below the concrete slab should: be made of a certain material, such as wet-felted mineral fiber; have a certain minimum weight, for example, 5 kg/m 2 (1 psf); and. earn a minimum ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating of 35.

Guidelines 98

Guidelines IRS IIC Concrete 98

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Fortunately, there is a wide variety of acoustical materials and products available to help alleviate the noise and create an acoustic balance in any type of space. Some products are designed to reduce the transmission of sound from one area to another while other products or materials help to absorb sound in specific areas.

IIC 64

IIC Consulting Environment Products 64

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

Environment 59

Environment Education Accidents Products 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

When DCA3 was first published, it is likely many I-joists did indeed satisfy all these requirements but, over the years, manufacturers have improved their technologies and found ways to get better performance out of less material. Fiberglass insulation, whether blown-in or blanket, is perhaps the most used material for this application.

Design 52

Design IIC Documentation Residential 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

By leveraging multiple concrete types and the time-tested principles of Roman arch design, T-SLAB is capable of delivering all the advantages of the industry’s most effective building materials in a single, cost-effective, and 100 percent precast solution. Impact isolation class (IIC) rating: 33. Slab weight: 50 kg (109.5 Fire rating.

Concrete 52

Concrete IIC Innovation Zoning 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

By leveraging multiple concrete types and the time-tested principles of Roman arch design, T-SLAB is capable of delivering all the advantages of the industry’s most effective building materials in a single, cost-effective, and 100 percent precast solution. Impact insulation class (IIC) rating: 33. Sound test results. Fire rating.

Concrete 40

Concrete Zoning Innovation IIC 40