Acoustical investigation of ceiling performance in an open office

2019/07/29 by Warnock, A. C. C.
#Acoustique des bureaux #Office acoustics #absorption acoustique #acoustic properties #bureau (local) #ceilings #déflecteur acoustique #espace #offices (rooms) #open spaces (interior) #plafond #plafond acoustique #propriété acoustique #sound absorbent ceilings #sound absorption #sound baffles

paper · doi:10.4224/40000620

Abstract

This Note describes an acoustical investigation of flat ceiling properties in an open office. The experiments were concerned particularly with the effects of different ceiling materials, baffle configurations and screen arrangements. The results obtained are analyzed in terms of articulation index giving a single figure rating that facilitates comparisons. A short theoretical outline of screen-ceiling interaction emphasizes the important ceiling and screen parameters and refers to areas where new test procedures are needed.

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