a leading
manufacturer of products and systems for control of noise and vibration since 1958.
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER -
Q: "Where do I locate this noisy space in my floor plan?"
KINETICS -
Q: "Wherever you want to. In most cases you can control airborne
and impact noise transmission into adjacent spaces using Kinetics composite
construction systems."
The Problem
Noise and vibration are major sources of occupant complaint in modern buildings. Floors,
walls, and ceilings reduce noise according to the Mass Law, which states that doubling of
building weight will reduce the transmission of sound by up to 6 decibels (dB). Example: a
4" concrete floor has a sound transmission loss (TL) of 42 dB at 250 Hz. Doubling of
the floor to 8" only increases the TL to 48 dB.
The Solution
By introducing Kinetics® composite construction one can achieve extremely high
sound transmission loss. Kinetics® Floating Floors, Isolated Ceilings, Isolate
Partitions, and Composite Barrier Material all far exceed the "Mass Law"
capability and provide a much greater reduction in sound transmission. (See diagram
comparisons).
Certification
Kinetics Noise Control provides certified engineering drawings upon request for its
products to assure compliance with job specifications. Copies of independent test reports
on specific systems are available to architects, engineers, and acoustical consultants on
request.
Description |
Acoustical
Properties |
Sections |
IIC |
STC |
4" Concrete Structural Floor (50 psf)
6" Concrete Structural Floor (75 psf) |
25
28 |
49
53 |
|
| Concrete "T" sections with 2" of
concrete topping (75 psf) |
24 |
54 |
|
4" Concrete Floating Floor
1/2" Plywood Pouring Form
Kinetics® RIM L-2-12
Concrete "T" sections with 2" of concrete topping (75 psf) |
70 |
73 |
|
Ceramic Tile
7/16" Glass Mesh Mortar Unit
5/8" Kinetics SR Floorboard
Concrete® Sub-floor (56 psf) |
59 |
59 |
|
Parquet Floor
1 1/2" Concrete
5/8" Plywood
3 1/2" Insulation
2" x 10" Joist
2 Layers 5/8" Gypsum Board |
40 |
51 |
|
Parquet Floor
1 1/2" Concrete
5/8" Plywood
3 1/2" Insulation
Kinetics® ICW Ceiling Hanger |
62 |
76 |
|
Vinyl composition tile
1" Gypsum-concrete
3/4" Oriented Strand Board
18" Deep floor trusses
3" Insulation
5/8" Gypsum Board on resilient channel |
FIIC-33 |
_ |
|
Vinyl composition tile
1" Gypsum-concrete
5/16" Kinetics Soundmatt
3/4" Oriented Strand Board
18" Deep wood floor trusses
3" Insulation
5/8" Gypsum Board on resilient channel |
FIIC-51 |
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|
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