TDL - Other Design Considerations - Sound Control
APA-The Engineered Wood Association
Noise-Rated Systems
Fundamentals of acoustics, FHA recommendations and STC and IIC ratings for numerous panel construction assemblies. Form W460.
Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association
Design Procedure for the Sound Absorption of Resonant Plywood Panels
developed by Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, Inc. 20 pages, 1962.
National Particleboard Association
Acoustic Performance of Particleboard Floor Systems
Southern Forest Products Association and
Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association
Southern Pine Use Guide
Complete grade descriptions, design values and sample specifications for a wide range of uses. Also includes sound transmission information. 24 pages. #200.
Truss Plate Institute
Commentary & Appendices to ANSI/TPI 1-1995
STC/IIC ratings for fire rated assemblies UL-L528/L529 and FC-214 incorporating subfloor covering combinations of carpet & pad, vinyl, lightweight concrete and Gvpcrete.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Improved Acoustical Privacy in Multifamily Dwellings
by Jones, Forest Products Society, Sound and Vibration, pp. 30-37, Forest Products Journal, 1973.
Noise Insulation Design for Light Frame Construction
by Rudder et. al., Forest Products Society. Sept. 22-24, Proceeding #7317, 1981.
Western Wood Products Association
Wood Frame Design for Commercial/Multifamily Construction (556)
Technical manual of design and construction details for wood-frame commercial/multifamily construction up to four stories. Includes cross-reference to model building codes. 40 pages.
