Acoustic detailing for steel construction

Publication 372

Steel Construction Institute, 2008
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Abstract

Examines sound insulation requirements and the principles of acoustic detailing for a range of floor and wall constructions in steel framed buildings.

History

Supersedes P336 Acoustic detailing for multi storey residential buildings (2004). Updates and extends guidance in P128 Building design using cold formed steel sections: acoustic insulation (1993), P320 Acoustic performance of light steel framed systems: Meeting the new requirements of Part E of the Building regulations (2003), P321 Acoustic performance of Slimdek: meeting the new requirements of the Building regulations (2003) and P322 Acoustic performance of composite floors (2003).

Subjects

  • Building structure
  • Steel building systems/frame
  • Acoustics
  • Building systems/frame
  • Special subject areas
  • Sound insulation

Publisher History

With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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