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Digest 337 Sound insulation: basic principles (1994 revision)
Publication Year
1994
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
There appear to be many different constructional techniques available to provide a reasonable standard of sound insulation between dwellings. They are all based on a few simple principles and once these are understood the designer will be able to adapt designs to particular requirements. The Digest explains the terminology and basic principles of the subject.
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