Preventing & Diagnosing Sound Insulation Testing Fails

Description

Who is this course for?

This course is best suited for those either conducting sound insulation testing on a regular basis, and those constructing walls and floors, particularly those looking to convert properties and wishing to know more about sound insulation testing.

Scope

A one day starter to begin the journey of learning how to prevent and diagnose sound insulation testing failures in construction.
This course covers

• Acoustic Basics
  • Difference between noise and sound insulation
  • Reverberation
  • Background Noise
  • Decibels Scales
• Sound Insulation Basics
  • What is sound insulation
  • Sound insulation data and graph readings
• Best Practice Design
  • Timber Walls
  • Blockwork Walls
  • Timber Floors
  • Concrete Floors
• Failure diagnoses techniques and live examples

The course will utilise the world class facilities of The Building Performance Hub, which includes a full size house, an ISO 10140 compliant sound insulation suite and discussion with senior sound insulation testers and consultants.