Construction Technology - Level 3 - Haltemprice Leisure Centre

Question 1

What are the two types of sound transmission?

Answer 1

Impact - Vibration through the structure

Airbourne - Travels through the air as a medium

Question 2

Can you give an example of the different types of sound transmission?

Answer 2

Impact - Footsteps on the ceiling above

Airbourne - i.e music travelling through the ceiling

Question 3

What was the type of sound transmission occurring in this instance?

Answer 3

Impact via footsteps
Airbourne from music above

Question 4

What was the system recommended in this instance?

Answer 4

Ecophon system Combison Duo AT24 600 x 600 x 55mm with as an option Combison XR pads to increase the dB levels between the suspended ceiling and the floor slab? Combison Duo A is a square edge tile and it enjoys 40mm of glasswool which offers CLASS A sound absorption & 15mm of plasterboard overall thick ness is 55mm

Additional 50mm Combision XR Pads to further reduce the dB.

Question 5

Did you give any further advice to the client?

Answer 5

Could install a flooring solution at first floor to further reduce if necessary.