| Main Title |
Minimum Cost Design for Noise Insulation in Building Construction. |
| Author |
Rudder, Jr., F. F. ;
Weber, S. F. ;
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| CORP Author |
National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Noise Abatement and Control. |
| Year Published |
1983 |
| Stock Number |
PB84-105683 |
| Additional Subjects |
Buildings ;
Acoustic insulation ;
Construction costs ;
Noise reduction ;
Structural design ;
Mathematical models ;
Reprints ;
Computer applications
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB84-105683 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
18p |
| Abstract |
A method is described for estimating the construction cost of building components designed to achieve a specified level of noise insulation. The method also determines the noise insulation value of each component of a multi-component wall such that the wall achieves a design level of noise insulation at the minimum construction cost. Curves of minimum construction cost as a function of design noise insulation are easily generated using the method. All calculations can be performed using a pocket calculator. The adjustment of construction cost estimates to account for inflation and geographic variation is discussed. Detailed examples illustrate the application of the method to design problems. |
