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This document discusses sound transmission in buildings. There are two types of sound transmission: direct and indirect/flanking. Sound is commonly measured in decibels, with sound reduction index (SRI) measuring how effective materials are at reducing sound. Principles of sound proofing include increasing weight and density of materials, ensuring completeness to prevent cracks, and using isolation cavities like double glazing or cavities in block walls to stop sound transmission.

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Sound

This document discusses sound transmission in buildings. There are two types of sound transmission: direct and indirect/flanking. Sound is commonly measured in decibels, with sound reduction index (SRI) measuring how effective materials are at reducing sound. Principles of sound proofing include increasing weight and density of materials, ensuring completeness to prevent cracks, and using isolation cavities like double glazing or cavities in block walls to stop sound transmission.

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Sound

Sound Transmission in Buildings Two types of sound Airborne Impact, Two types of Transmission Direct Indirect/ Flanking

Measure of Sound Sound power = watts (W) usually rates speakers Sound energy level = Decibel (dB) Most common measure of sound pollution SRI Sound Reduction Index 100 mm Conc block wall Closed Window Slightly Open window Door

45dB 25dB 10dB 15db

Sound Proofing
Principles

Increase the weight, sound does not travel as well through dens objects. Ensure completeness. Prevent cracks Isolation cavities stop sound, double glazing, cavity in block wall

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