A Study of Vibration Transmission in a Framed Building

Sound transmission through large buildings can be studied using Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA). In this study measurements were carried out to investigate sound transmission through a framed building. Sound transmission between columns, beams, walls and floors is investigated.

Sound transmission through the building is investigated and measured and predicted results are shown. Difficulties were encountered when modelling large floor slabs.

The work demonstrates the application of Statistical Energy Analysis methods to the study of sound transmission in framed buildings and highlights some of the diiffculties.