Acoustic detailing for steel construction
Publication 372
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Publication
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 systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- Sound insulation
- Building structure
- Steel building systems/frame
- Acoustics
Publisher History
With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.
Information
NBS
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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