Tag Archives: Multi-family

How thin is too thin? Evaluating slab thickness in reinforced concrete flat-plate construction

July 3, 2014

Reinforced concrete flat-plate construction is popular among mid- and high-rise residential construction projects. It provides a great deal of flexibility in the placement of the structure’s vertical load-carrying elements as could potentially be the case with steel or masonry.

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Improving Floor/Ceiling Sound Control in Multifamily Projects: Sound testing practices

June 24, 2014

The sound transmission class (STC) and impact insulation class (IIC) are ASTM-derived single number ratings that try to quantify how much sound a stopped by partition being tested. Laboratory testing involves an ideal setting for the floor/ceiling assembly.

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Improving floor/ceiling sound control in multifamily projects

June 24, 2014

Demand for better floor/ceiling acoustics in multifamily construction has been spurred by consumer desires, new guidelines from code bodies, and stricter enforcement of existing codes. This article reviews important new guidelines, delving into how construction manufacturers have created new products or enhanced existing ones.

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Designing Floors for Optimal Performance: Understanding the impact of product choices and installation methods

December 25, 2013

When designing a wood-framed floor system for multi-family projects, from the joists to the subfloor, specifiers have numerous options for the level of performance related to occupant comfort.

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