- Author
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Sharp, B. H.
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Kasper, P. K.
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Montroll, M. L.
- Title
- Sound Transmission Through Building Structures: Review and Recommendations for Research. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Wyle Labs.-Wyle Research, Arlington, VA
- Sponsor
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBS GCR 80-250; WR-80-20
July 1980
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- NB79-SBCA-0144
- Keywords
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buildings; noise pollution; noise reduction; vibration; sound transmission; acoustic insulation; acoustic measurement; technology assessment
- Abstract
- This report presents a critical review of the status of technology in sound transmission through building structures, and identifies specific areas for further research. The approach taken in the review follows the steps involved in the design process, namely, prediction, measurement, and evaluation. Priorities for further research are based on the potential for achieving the following objectives: to develop new technology to reduce the cost of noise control in buildings; to increase confidence that designs will provide the required acoustical privacy; and to identify and apply sound isolation techniques that reduce energy consumption.