Acoustic testing of a timber floor system using pinus radiata pole joists
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The overall aim of our research is to eventually develop a viable system, using pinus radiata, for multi-storey timber buildings up to 6 storeys. One of the main issues is achieving sound resistant timber floors that are economically viable. This paper reports on the acoustic testing of a prototype floor, with radiata pole joists. Measurements were made of the objective performance. The results indicate that the floor meets code requirements – even when it has a hard surface
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