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Acoustic Testing of a Pinus Radiata Pole Joist Floor System
John Chapman, Senior Lecturer School of Architecture & Planning, NICAI Faculty, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand and Dr George Dodd, Senior Lecturer, Head of Acoustic Testing Centre School of Architecture & Planning, NICAI, Faculty, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
 

The overall aim of the research is to eventually develop a viable system, using Pinus radiata, for multi-storey timber buildings up to six storeys. One of the main issues is achieving sound resistant timber floors that are economically viable. This paper reports on the acoustic testing of a prototype floor built with Radiata pole joists. Measurements were made of the objective performance. The results indicate that the floor meets code requirements – even when it has a hard surface.

 

 
 
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