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Basics of Noise Control

Quirouette, R.L. and A.C.C. Warnock
1985
Building Science Insight '85 Noise Control in Buildings, IRC/NRC, Canada


Quirouette, R.L. and A.C.C. Warnock, (1985), "Basics of Noise Control", Building Science Insight '85 Noise Control in Buildings, IRC/NRC, Canada.
Abstract:
ASTM tests used in building acoustics. [Quirouette and Warnock, 1985]

E90, Standard method for laboratory measurement of airborne sound transmission loss of building partitions.

E336, Standard test method for measurement of airborne sound insulation in buildings.

E413, Standard classification for determination of sound transmission class.

E597, Standard practice for determining a single number rating of airborne sound isolation for use in multi-unit building specifications.

E492, Standard method of laboratory measurement of impact sound transmission through floor-ceiling assemblies using the tapping machine.

E1007, Standard test method for field measurement of impact sound transmission through floor-ceiling assemblies and associated support structures.

E989, Standard classification for determination of impact insulation class.


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Quirouette, R. L.
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Warnock, A. C. C.
     



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