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Course Description: AEC Daily: Sound Control in Multifamily Floor/Ceiling Assemblies
Acoustics affect critical aspects of a building’s function, yet acoustical design can be one of the most complex aspects of architecture. This course reviews the noise issues associated with floor/ceiling assemblies of multifamily dwellings, as well as the factors that affect acoustical performance. Also presented is a discussion of the acoustical solutions that are available, with a focus on sound mats with poured underlayment (SMPU) systems.
Describe the health effects of noise and define the noise issues that affect floor/ceiling assemblies in multilevel dwellings.
Describe the LEED® v4.1 requirements as well as the testing and rating standards associated with sound attenuation.
Discuss the methods used to minimize the transmission of airborne and impact sound in floor/ceiling assemblies.
State the benefits of using durable ultralow compression (ULC) sound mats with poured underlayment as an acoustic strategy.
Define the factors that affect acoustical performance in a floor/ceiling assembly designed with a ULC sound mat and poured underlayment system.