Sound transmission

class

Sound

Transmission Class (or

STC) is an integer rating of how
well a building partition
attenuates airborne sound.

The

STC number is derived from

sound attenuation values tested
at sixteen standard frequencies
from 125 Hz to 4000Hz. These
transmission-loss values are then
plotted on a sound pressure level
graph and the resulting curve is
compared to a standard
reference contour.

Noise reduction

 Noise

by definition is an unwanted sound

We, therefore, want to reduce, rather than redirect, noise to

acceptable levels, when we talk about controlling it
Noise

level in a building is a combination of 2 sources:

interior noise that produced inside the building and
exterior noise
Primary source of interior noise is the use and occupancy of
the building

Noise

can be controlled at its source, in the path

between the source and the listener, or at the listener
The most effective control takes place at the source
If noise can be controlled at its source, it is unnecessary to
consider the path or listener locations
If the noise can be controlled in the path, it is unnecessary
to consider the listeners location for noise control measures

Control at the
Source

Control in the Path

Control at the
Listener

Maintenance

Enclose source

Relocate listener

Avoid resonance

Install barrier

Enclose listener

Relocate source

Install proper muffler

Remove unnecessary
sources

Install absorptive
treatment

Use quieter models

Isolate vibrations

Redesign source to be
quieter

Use active noise control

Have listener use hearing

protection
Add masking sound at
listener's location

INTERIOR NOISE CONTROL

THROUGH SITE PLANNING