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13. ACOUSTICS 13.3.1 Acoustic Design Criterion Internal Airborne & Impact Sound Insulation

A wide range of different noises is generated by residential activities, again broadly classified into airborne and structure-
borne noise. Airborne noise sources include voices, TV sets, hi-fi equipment and home theatre systems. Because of the
13.1 Introduction nature of entertainment noise sources it is important that the sound insulation between two adjacent spaces also includes
good sound insulation of the lower frequencies.
BARC Solutions has been appointed to undertake acoustic consulting and engineering design services for DAMAC Harbour Bay prioject The expression for effective sound insulation between two adjacent spaces is DnT, w. This is the sound level difference,
within the Dubai Harbour area, Dubai. . which is adjusted to simulate a typical furnished room. To this value is added a correction factor Ctr that helps to quantify
the low frequency performance of the wall or floor. The Ctr factor is a negative value.
Dubai Harbour Development in Dubai is a new 96,474.79 sqm. project that will comprise three residential building towers, podium with
amenities and communal pools. DnT,w is an international measure and is described as the weighted standardised level difference. A high value of DnT,w +
Ctr indicates increased acoustic performance.

The acoustic design report prepared for DAMAC Harbour Bay at Tender Stage provides the acoustic design, assumptions, performance Structure borne noise includes footsteps on hard floors, scraping chairs and dropping objects.
criteria and industry best practice design recommendations to overcome the acoustical challenges that is associated with mixed-use
residential developments. Furthermore, the report provides the design strategy to enable the Architect, ID, MEP and other members of For this type of noise, the measurement is called weighted standardised impact sound pressure level LnT,w. A reduction in
the project design team to move forward with their respective designs. this parameter corresponds to an improvement in impact isolation.

The following design objectives were taken into consideration: Other sources of structure borne noise are wall mounted clothes driers, or operating a kitchen appliance on a bench
connected to a common wall. While there exists a standardised impact test for floors, there is currently no accepted
method for testing impact performance of walls.
• Sound insulation design between separate tenancies,
• Sound insulation design within the same tenancies,
Intertenancy Activities In-situ Sound Insulation Performance
• Floor impact sound insulation control between separate tenancies,
• Building services noise and vibration control, including wet services, Airborne Sound Insulation For Walls And
• Outdoor to indoor noise transmission, Floors
• Control of noise emissions of outdoor noise activities/ sources, Between Separate Tenancies DnT,w + Ctr 45 dB
• Room acoustic finishes in common spaces
Between A Lobby/Corridor & Bedroom DnT,w + Ctr 45 dB
13.2 Design Codes and Standards
Between A Lobby/Corridor & Living Area DnT,w + Ctr 45 dB
The acoustic design guidelines and standards recommended for the duration of the project as the most appropriated best practice
guidelines for sound insulation, room acoustics, noise and vibration control and environmental acoustics is listed below: Corridor, Foyer To Living Space Via Door(s) DnT,w + Ctr 40 dB

• Dubai Green Building Code Impact Isolation Of Floors

• AAAC Guideline for Apartment and Townhouse Acoustic Rating 2010
• BS 8233:2014 Guidance on Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings•2019 Between Tenancies LnT,w 45 dB
• ASHRAE Handbook- HVAC Applications, Chapter 49 Noise and Vibration Control
• AS NZS 2107-2000 Acoustics - Recommended design sound levels and reverberation times for building interiors Between All Other Spaces & Corridors LnT,w 55 dB
• CIBSE B4: 2016 Noise and vibration control for building services systems
• World Health Organization (WHO): Guidelines for Community Noise Impact Isolation Of Walls
• British Building Regulations Approved Document E, 2010.
• ANSI/ASA S12.2-2019: Criteria For Evaluating Room Noise Between Tenancies Requirement
• EN 12354-3:2000 "Building Acoustics - Estimation of acoustic performance of buildings from the performance of elements -
Part: Airborne sound insulation against outdoor sound” Between Common Areas & Tenancies Requirement

13.3 Acoustic Design Criterion MEP areas DnT,w 55 dB

The acoustic performance criterion is developed form the design codes and standards presented in section 13.2 of this report.
Generally the sound insulation of the MEP area
is designed according to the noise data of the
selected equipment
11.3.2 Outdoor to Indoor Noise Ingress & Building Services Noise Levels Internal Building Service Areas Maximum NC Level

Bedrooms low fan speed 25

We have been briefed that an environmental noise survey over a minimum time period of 24 hours have not
been carried out to date. Bedroom mid fan speed 30

The most commonly noise intrusion is caused by transportation systems such as road, rail and air traffic. In Other Habitable Rooms Including Open Kitchens 30
some instances, plant from adjoining industry, commerce or even from an adjoining residential building can
also be a problem. Wet Areas Including Bathrooms, en-suites And 35
Laundries
Internal Building Services include a range of plant and equipment; all of which have the potential to generate
noise within an apartment. These include air-conditioning and ventilation systems, lifts, hydraulics wastes Common areas (foyer, lift lobby, retail) 40
and water supply systems, garbage chutes, spa baths and appliances of adjacent apartments.
BOH 40
Appliances such as spa baths and dishwashers in the same tenancy are excluded.

Intrusive noise can generally be classified as either continuous or intermittent. The continuous measurement
is expressed as (LAeq) whereas intermittent noise is measured as the average of the maximum sound level 13.3.4 Reverberation Time (RT)
readings expressed as (ave LAmax).
One of the major descriptors of acoustics within a space is the Reverberation Time, T60, which is measured
in seconds and indicates how quickly sound decay by 60 dB in a room. The higher the T60, the more
Internal Building Service Areas Continuous Intermitted reverberant or acoustically “ live” is the space. A higher RT generally promotes higher noise levels during
(LAeq) dB Maximum sound activity which results in worsening conditions for communication and general acoustic comfort.
level
(ave LAmax) dB The optimum reverberation time for a particular space is dependent on the room volume and function.
Where the room for a particular occupancy or activity is relatively standard, the recommended
Bedrooms 30 35 reverberation times are given in table 1 of AS NZS 2107-2000. These recommended times are referred to
the medium frequencies (500Hz and 1000Hz).
Other Habitable Rooms Including Open 30 40
Kitchens
Internal Building Service Areas Recommended Reverberation
Wet Areas Including Bathrooms, en-suites 40 50 Time
And Laundries
(RT 60) seconds
Common areas (foyer, lift lobby, retail) & 45 55 Common areas (foyer, lift lobby, <1.0
BOH retail)
BOH 45 55

Parking 55 65
13.3.5 Local Environmental Noise Regulations
13.3.3 Mechanical Noise- NC Level Noise emissions from any outdoor plant equipment or from interior noise activities may not exceed at the
property boundary the noise level rating limits applicable to community/ urban noise levels:

Sound levels due to air conditioning and ventilation equipment, pipes, ducts and air terminals are not to Daytime Periods: 50 dB LAeq,T
exceed the following NC (as per ANSI S12.2-2019) ratings when measured in unoccupied room at 1,500mm from Evening Periods: 45 dB LAeq,T
air outlets. Night-time Periods: 40 dB LAeq,T

Mechanical engineer must take note of the NC level requirements.

13.4 Acoustic Design Recommendations 13.4.2 Internal Walls- Sound Insulation

13.4.1 Outdoor To Indoor Noise Ingress- Façade 1. During consultation with Damac on different wall type constructions, it was decided by the client to use AAC block
work construction for internal walls instead of our recommended wall type construction due to the lower
The most common noise intrusion is caused by transportation systems such as road, rail and air traffic. In some structural loading benefit the AAC block provides.
instances, plant from adjoining industry, commerce or even from an adjoining residential building can also be a
problem.
2. General note: The internal walls must be masonry construction between apartments/ between apartments and
There is currently no available noise data or any external environmental noise survey done presently of the corridor, lift shaft, stairs, mechanical rooms and other areas. The internal walls must be full height walls from
existing ambient noise levels at the proposed site. Outdoor to indoor sound transmission through the façade is
based on assumption that the building is located in a urban district dominated by road noise with an outdoor floor level to underside of soffit with isolation/ resilient strip recommended to minimize the flanking
ambient noise level of 50-55 dBA. The noise spectrum used in this calculation is free flowing traffic noise from a transmissions of load bearing walls, and improve the vibration and structural noise isolation of load bearing walls
standard spectrum given in ISO 717.
to decrease noise transmissions through the building.

The recommendations presented below are based on our assumptions and the target recommended indoor
background ambient noise levels. 3. The Rw+Ctr sound reduction performance must be higher than the DnT,w+Ctr in-situ sound insulation
performance requirement. The Rw+Ctr dB rating must be at least 3-5 dB higher for masonry construction and for
Roof slab:
lightweight construction such as gypsum walls at least 7-10 dB to allow for many common construction/ services
penetrations and flanking that may reduce the performance of the partition. The minimum baseline sound
• A minimum thickness of 250mm concrete (585 Kg/m2) must be used for the roof. The predicted sound
reduction performance for 250mm concrete slab is Rw + Ctr 57 dB reduction performance we have applied to the project 3 dB higher than the required DnTw + Ctr.
• The concrete construction with sufficient mass will adequately mitigate aircraft noise and roof top
mechanical equipment noise.
Color coding of walls on marked-up drawings:

Façade masonry construction:

Orange Line (Internal Wall): (Internal wall- multi family living recommended airborne sound insulation requirement is Rw
• A large percentage of the exterior walls is 800 mm solid concrete shear walls (2450 Kg/m3). The predicted 40 dB)
sound reduction performance is Rw + Ctr 74 dB.
100 mm ACC block painted & 10 mm plaster on both sides from floor to underside of soffit; Rw 39 dB; density 550
• The concrete construction provides sufficient mass and will adequately mitigate traffic noise, aircraft noise
and mechanical equipment noise from other buildings. kg/m^3.
150 mm ACC block painted & 10 mm plaster on both sides from floor to underside of soffit; Rw 42 dB; density 550
Façade glazing, operable windows and entrance doors:
kg/m^3 (Recommended for bedrooms).
Brown Line (Demising walls between apartments and corridors/ MEP) : Recommended baseline requirement Rw + Ctr 48 dB
In terms of the building envelope, the façade glazing is one of the lowest performing components. The estimated
indoor ambient noise level due to external noise ingress through the façade glazing would be 25-30 dBA in the 200 mm ACC block painted & 10 mm plaster on both sides from floor to underside of soffit; Rw+ ctr 39 dB; density 550
lower level apartments. kg/m^3.
Red Line (Demising walls between apartments) Recommended baseline requirement Rw + Ctr 48 dB
• The minimum glazing configuration to be applied on the building façade:
• 8 mm Glass/ 16 mm air / 8 mm Glass will provide a predicted sound reduction performance of Rw 38 100 mm ACC block + 50 mm void + 100 mm ACC block painted & 10 mm plaster on both sides from floor to underside of
dB (C -2, Ctr -6). soffit; Rw+ ctr 44 dB; density 550 kg/m^3.
• Exterior balcony doors and operable windows. Grey Line (Shear wall):
• 8 mm Glass/ 16 mm air / 8 mm Glass will provide a predicted sound reduction performance of Rw 38
800 mm concrete block; Rw + ctr 74dB ;density 2450 kg/m^3
dB (C -2, Ctr -6).
• It will be required that all operable windows are fitted with double rebate seals to form an airtight Red Line (Generator room and Fan Rooms)
seal. 100 mm ACC block + 50 mm void + 100 mm ACC block painted & 10 mm plaster on both sides from floor to underside of
• It will be required that all entrance doors are fitted with acoustic seals around the whole door
soffit; Rw 63 dB; density 550 kg/m^3.
perimeter, including threshold, meeting stiles and threshold/ dropdown seal is essential to form an
airtight seal.
13.4.3 Internal and Exterior Doors Generator room and Fan Rooms

The main factors determining the sound insulation of a single door set are the mass of the door and the gaps • Fire and acoustic rated plant room door: Rw >48 dB
around the edges; usually, the latter are critical. The Rw sound insulation performance between a wall and • Description: 87mm thick steel fire rated and acoustic door composed by frame and leaf manufactured with a 1.2mm
door must not be greater than 10 dB as a general-principle. thick polished metal sheet. Inner filling of the leaf: soundproofed and absorbing materials. Without lower threshold.
• Equipped with black foam rubber and perimeter acoustic and intumescent seals.
Reasonable acoustic performance cannot be achieved without seals around the whole door perimeter, • Closure: Pressure using an inside cam latch

including threshold, meeting stiles and threshold/ dropdown seal is essential. It is recognized that there can • Surface finishing: Synthetic primer (prepared for painting).

be significant restrictions on the use of door seals; therefore, doors should be sealed as far as practically
possible to create an airtight seal. Balcony doors

The following minimum recommendation must be implemented as required to control outdoor to indoor sound
Entrance & Exit doors transmission.

It is common practice to apply an acoustic rated entrance & exit door to each apartment to control intrusive
noise from the corridor space and to ensure the minimum sound insulation target value is achieved. The following • Single door set: Rw 38 dB
minimum recommendation must be implemented • Glazed door consisting of: 8 mm Glass / 16 mm air / 8 mm Glass
• Aluminium frame must be filled acoustic infill.
• Single door set: Rw >38 dB
• Compression seals to head, threshold, jambs and stiles.
• A 1 x 64mm solid core timber doors with a minimum mass of 27 kg/m2
• Suitable seals for the rebate are Batwings seals with either a mechanical drop down seal or fixed seal that seals
• Double rebate with compression seals to head, threshold, jambs and stiles.
against a threshold.
• Suitable seals for the rebate are Batwings seals with either a mechanical drop down seal or fixed seal
• Mechanical drop down seal or fixed seal that seals against a small threshold plate
that seals against a threshold. • It is further recommend that all doors are correctly installed to minimize gaps below the doors and that the doors
• Mechanical drop down seal or fixed seal that seals against a small threshold plate line up correctly so that the door makes contact with the acoustic seals. Pressure on the acoustic seal is required
• It is further recommend that all doors are correctly installed to minimize gaps below the doors and that to ensure that the door seals correctly against the frame to minimize sound leaks between the door leaf and frame
the doors line up correctly so that the door makes contact with the acoustic seals. Pressure on the • Mastic sealer (1000Kg/m3) must be applied between the door frame and wall to ensure the acoustic integrity is
acoustic seal is required to ensure that the door seals correctly against the frame to minimize sound maintained
leaks between the door leaf and frame
• Mastic sealer (1000Kg/m3) must be applied between the door frame and partition walls to ensure the MEP Rooms
acoustic integrity is maintained
• Fire and acoustic rated plant room door: Rw >41 dB

Within Tenancy/ Bedroom doors: • Description: 67mm thick steel fire rated and acoustic door composed by frame and leaf manufactured with a 1.2mm
thick polished metal sheet. Inner filling of the leaf: soundproofed and absorbing materials. Without lower threshold.

It is generally common practice to apply non-acoustic rated standard hollow/ semi hollow/ solid core doors to • Equipped with black foam rubber and perimeter acoustic and intumescent seals.

internal rooms for example bedrooms. • Closure: Pressure using an inside cam latch
• Surface finishing: Synthetic primer (prepared for painting).
13.4.4 Floor Slab Airborne Sound Insulation And Impact Sound Insulation

220-260 mm RC slab with upper screed over a resilient underlay and suspended plasterboard ceiling will provide a
minimum sound reduction performance of between Rw 62- 74 dB depending on the ceiling construction below and
slab thickness.

Habitable spaces with hard floors finishes will require floor build-up with a resilient layer separating the upper
floor finish from the floor slab to control impact noise including kitchen, bathrooms and shower floors.

A structural break is required to control flanking via the upper screed surface between two rooms separated by a
wall. Alternatively, the screed surface can also be separated between two rooms by constructing partition on top
of the concrete slab first before screed is poured.

The recommended floor build-up in the table below must be installed in all apartment bedrooms, living areas and
kitchens.

Intertenancy Activities Specification

Between Tenancies Floor Build-Up
Apartment Corridors
>220 mm RC slab with upper screed laid over an underlay and suspended
plasterboard ceiling

Sound reduction performance: Rw 69 dB (Rw + Ctr 61 dB)

Impact sound insulation: Ln,w 55 dB
Improvement: ΔLw 17dB

Build-up:
Resilient underlay 4.5 mm under tiles on >30mm screed,
>220 mm RC slab,
Suspended Light Steel Grid (Cavity 200 mm)
1 x 12,5 mm Plasterboard
13.4.5 Gym Floor Low to medium intensity activities- Gym floor:

Free-weight section- Gym floor:

Low to medium intensity impact related sounds often associated with sources of low frequency noise are group fitness,
The impact sound on the floor slab is problematic in gym settings with pull-up bars, tension straps & weights
spin studios, treadmills, functional fitness area and even gym balls bouncing on the floor in the heavily frequented
sections and other areas with high impact training. The generated noise of a 10-30Kg kettle-bell falling on a 200
mm concrete slab and with 9.5 mm rubber sports floor can reach 90-100dBA. This will lead to a high probability of stretch zone can be very obtrusive.
disturbance in the surrounding spaces.

The recommended method to control high impact sounds in free weight gym settings is to use spring isolated high Recommended method to control low to medium impact sounds is to cover the concrete floor slab with a resilient rubber
mass concrete floating floors. The spring system with a 100-150 mm concrete floating over 50 mm air void floor and sports floor.
50mm sports flooring.

The floating floor will create a step onto the free-weight section of the gym of between 150- 200 mm. The • General gym areas and physical activities such as cardio sections- 50 mm gym flooring/ resilient layer
structural slab does not require to be sunken to form a flat floor with the rest of the gym floor.

Example of a spring supported floating concrete floor is shown below. • Yoga and stretch section- 45mm gym flooring/ resilient layer with timber floor finish
13.4.6 Curtain Wall, Internal Wall & Floor Slab Junction o Mullion junction: Flanking can occur where the interior wall meets the exterior window mullions. The mullions
are constructed from a thin hollow, rectangular aluminum extrusion with very little mass. It is recommended
It is important to consider the interaction between different junctions such as the mullion junctions and floor slab for additional isolation an extra piece of 2mm steel must be installed on either side of the mullion or 2 x
junction with curtain wall. The failure to acoustically treat these junctions will downgrade the potential acoustic 13mm gypsum or 2 x 16mm MDF. The cladding must not be secured to the mullion as to allow the mullion to
performance of the acoustic separation. move during expansion and contraction of the façade. The edge between the interior wall and mullion must be
sealed off with acoustic sealer and a 10mm neoprene strip to ensure that the acoustic integrity is
The following best practice methods must be implemented to maintain the acoustic integrity of the acoustic maintained. Any void must be filled acoustic infill.
separation.
o Applicable to lightweight materials: The junction point between partitions must not be continuous across the
o Curtain wall and floor slab: Flanking can occur where the floor slab meets the curtain wall. The opening acoustic partitions. The acoustic partition/ façade internal cladding must have a structural break to
between the floor slab and curtain wall must be closed off with 2mm galvanized plate on either side of the mitigate sound transmission along the lightweight material. If the partition between rooms has to butt
opening (red line) and the void to be filled with >80Kg/m3 Rockwool (densely packed). against the inner board, it must be tight fitting and airtight sealed.
13.4.7 Service Penetrations

Services such as cable trays, ducts and conduits must run along the circulation areas where possible with branches serving individual rooms through corridor walls that have a door. They should be minimized through acoustic
partitions as far practical and openings kept as small as possible and sealed acoustically.
13.4.8 Mechanical Noise & Vibration Control Due to limited space larger attenuators could not be incorporated to meet the 55 dBA at 7 meters. During
consultation with the client it was agreed to deviate from the recommended noise level to 78 dBA at 7
Generator & Transformer Room: meters.

The table below shows the sound pressure levels of the generator, the required insertion loss of the
attenuators and the sound pressure level at 7 meters.

Noise control design:

• The internal walls of the generator must be enclosed with 250mm thick (with 50mm air gap) 550Kg/m3
density AAC wall plastered and painted both sides. The minimum noise reduction performance of Rw 63
dB is required.
• Reactive/ absorptive silencers combine with chamber(s) lined with insulation and fitted on the exhaust.
The exhaust silencer insertion loss requirement = 35 to 42 dBA.
• The internal wall and ceiling surface must be lined with a 50mm 40Kg/m3 Rockwool covered in a black
fleece and supported by steel studs to control reverberation noise build-up.
• The provisional recommended anti-vibration mount is an open restricted steel spring and neoprene
isolator with a deflection of 25 mm. Vibration control to be discussed further with suppliers. All
components of the generator must be decoupled the main building structure with anti-vibration mounts.
• The transformers must be installed on double deflection neoprene mounts 8.9 mm deflection rate.
Vibration control to be discussed further with suppliers.
• The inlet and outlet for cooling must be fitted with splitter attenuators that is at least 1500 mm deep
to mitigate noise emissions from the cooling fans. Each absorption panel must be 200mm thick with a
maximum opening of 200mm between each panel. To be further discussed with mechanical engineer.
• All penetrations must be acoustically sealed as per our penetration details.
• The cable trays carrying the cables and duct hangers coming for MEP equipment should be fixed to the
ceiling only through a vibration isolator until at least the cable tray is brought 5m out from the
equipment room.
Example of the generator air inlet and air discharge attenuators is shown below. Generally, 400 mm RC slab with a 12,5 mm gypsum ceiling with a 200 mm void filled with 50 mm 50 Kg/m3 acoustic
infill will provide a airborne sound insulation Rw 73 dB and will provide adequate noise mitigation from mechanical
noise above apartments.

Pump rooms, pool pumps, MEP floors:

The provisional recommended anti-vibration mount is an open freestanding steel spring and neoprene
isolator with a deflection rate of 25 mm. Vibration control to be discussed further with suppliers. All
components including pipes must be decoupled from the main building structure with anti-vibration mounts.

Applicable for all pump rooms in the attic floor, basement, podium, ground and apartment floors

Lift Shaft Noise & Vibration Control:

• Excellent core design is applied to the project with buffer zones between elevators shafts and noise sensitive
spaces. Currently, there are no elevators shafts and bedrooms next to each other.

• No further noise control measures is required. However, best practice methods must be adopted such as lift
rails and motor must be adequately isolated from the building structure to mitigate vibration and structural
borne sound transmitting into adjacent spaces. Resilient fixing connections is recommended to isolate the lift
rails and appropriate selected anti-vibration mounts for the lift motor.
Air Handling Units Plant Room and FCU: Low Pressure Duct

Criteria Recommended airflow velocity

• The internal wall and ceiling surface of the AHU plant rooms must be lined with a 50mm 40Kg/m3 Rockwool
covered in a black fleece and supported by steel studs to control reverberation noise build-up. Maximum airflow velocity in mains: 5 m/s

• The provisional recommended anti-vibration mount is a housed steel spring and neoprene isolator with a NC-30 Maximum airflow velocity in branches: 3.8 m/s
deflection rate of 18 mm. Vibration control to be discussed further with suppliers. All components including duct
Velocity in branch to diffuser/grille should match neck velocity.
must be decoupled the main building structure with anti-vibration mounts.
• All FCU must be suspended from spring and neoprene mount hangers with a deflection rate of 18 mm.
• The AHU inlet and outlet fans must be fitted with splitter attenuators that are 2000mm deep to reduce induct
Maximum airflow velocity in mains: 6.6 m/s
noise levels. Each absorption panel must be 150mm thick with a maximum opening of 100mm between each panel.
To be further discussed with mechanical engineer on final selection once acoustical data is received on the NC-35 Maximum airflow velocity in branches: 5.0 m/s

induct noise levels from the mechanical engineer. Velocity in branch to diffuser/grille should match neck velocity.
• Once we have received the sound power level at the diffusers, we will assess the indoor ambient noise levels
generated by the FCU in the various spaces and provide input on additional mitigation measures.
• All penetrations must be acoustically sealed as per our penetration details. Maximum airflow velocity in mains: 8.6 m/s
• The cable trays carrying the cables and duct hangers coming for MEP equipment should be fixed to the ceiling
NC-40 Maximum airflow velocity in branches: 6.5 m/s
only through a vibration isolator until at least the cable tray is brought 5m out from the equipment room.
• Airflow velocities to be considered by the MEP team while selecting equipment such as FCU and AHU. Velocity in branch to diffuser/grille should match neck velocity.
• Marked-up drawing will be issued in the next delivery date showing the location silencers/ attenuators must be
positioned.
Maximum airflow velocity in mains: 10.2 m/s

NC-50 & above Maximum airflow velocity in branches: 7.6 m/s

The fresh/ extract air fans must be fitted with 1200 mm silencers with center pods on either side of the fan to
control noise transferences to outdoor space. Velocity in branch to diffuser/grille should match neck velocity.

The fans must be installed inside fan rooms constructed of 250mm thick (with 50mm air gap) 550Kg/m3 density AAC
Medium Pressure Duct Upstream of VAV Terminals
wall plastered and painted both sides. The minimum noise reduction performance of Rw 63 dB is required.
Criteria Recommended airflow velocity
The below noise data associated with the proposed fans was received by the Mechanical engineer for our
assessment. Maximum airflow velocity above gypsum board ceiling:

Rectangular 10.0 m/s, round 17.5 m/s

NC-30
Maximum airflow velocity above lay-in ceiling:

Rectangular 7.0 m/s, round 14.0 m/s

Maximum airflow velocity above gypsum board ceiling:

Rectangular 12.7 m/s, round 22.8 m/s

NC-35
Maximum airflow velocity above lay-in ceiling:

Rectangular 9.0 m/s, round 17.8 m/s

Maximum airflow velocity above gypsum board ceiling:

Rectangular 15.2 m/s, round 24.1 m/s

NC-40
Maximum airflow velocity above lay-in ceiling:

Rectangular 10.8 m/s, round 20.3 m/s

Maximum airflow velocity above gypsum board ceiling:

Rectangular 17.8 m/s, round 25.4 m/s

NC-50 & above
Maximum airflow velocity above lay-in ceiling:

Rectangular 12.7 m/s, round 22.8 m/s

13.4.9 Plumbing Noise & Vibration Control Nominal Pipe Size Max. Velocity
(mm) (m/s)
Waste stacks which carry water from toilets and other fixtures, are frequent cause of noise complaints,
particularly when plastic pipes are used (PVC or ABS). This lightweight pipe transmits annoying levels of noise 15, 20, 25, 30, 40 0.9
when water flows through it. The cause is the lightweight plastic material vibrates due to turbulent flow
created by passage of wastewater and the direct coupling of the pipe to the structure. 50, 65 1.2
Waste pipe noise mitigation method: 80, 100 1.8

• Pipework should be acoustically isolated at mounting points and penetrations—pipe insulation of 6 mm thick 125 2.1
neoprene, closed cell foam is required between all pipes and pipe clamps; alternatively provide neoprene
150 or more 2.4
element vibration isolation hangars for pipe supports or mounting points.

• Ensure there is no direct contact between waste pipes and surrounding walls.

• All penetrations should be sealed with a flexible caulking compound such as mastic to ensure no gaps
present.

• Wastewater pipework should be resiliently supported at floor penetrations.

• Lagging pipes—externally wrapping pipes with a limp-mass membrane of 2 x 10 kg/m² wrapped over 25mm
fiberglass pipe insulation. Alternative would be to box the pipes with 2 x 15mm gypsum and fill the void
between the gypsum and pipe with glasswool or rockwool insulation.

• This pipe lagging is especially important at changes in pipe direction. This pipe lagging is especially important
at changes in pipe direction. There is no acoustic advantage in using two 135 degree bends rather than one
conventional 90 degree elbow.

• Avoid placing waste water pipes over bedrooms

• Sovent aerators must be used at every floor that slows down the water flow and streamline the flow to
prevent splashing and impact sounds.

Supply pipe isolation method:

• The supply water pipes must be isolated with an anti-vibration resilient material between the supply water
pipe and building structure.

• The supply water pipe in the services riser must be supported separately with neoprene isolation mounts

• Include pressure reducers or regulators (if necessary) such that the pressure at each tap or other appliance
does not exceed 150kPa. If a higher pressure is necessary for any reason, polybutylene pipes may be used to
connect between the appliance and nearest point of attachment to any part of the building structure. For
example, the copper sweep bend between wingback wall fitting and tap may be replaced with a length of
polybutylene pipe, or else the sweep bend may be broken and joined with a polybutylene pipe "straight
connector" attachment. This breaks the direct metal contact between tap and building structure.

Water velocities in piping located adjacent to noise sensitive areas should not exceed a Max Velocity (m/s) of
2.4.
13.4.10 Balcony and Communal Swimming Pool To reduce structure-borne noise within the swimming pool, incorporate elastic suspension within the pool's
structure covering both bottom and side walls.
Pools present a risk of structure-borne noise transmission associated with equipment and people jumping in
Pool installations must be installed on top a 25 mm resilient layer to control structural borne noise
pools.
transmission to apartments or common spaces below.

A typical detail is provided below on how to control structural borne noise from pool installations is applicable
to balcony pools and roof amenities level pool.
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13.4.11 Room Acoustics- Reverberation Time Example of seamless joints visible perforation is shown below

The following section provides information in terms of the room finishes controlling reverberation times
in the common spaces such as lobbies, corridors and gym.

Sound absorbing finishes are required to control reverberation which has a direct impact on acoustic
comfort and for noise control purposes.

The most important aspect is to reduce the reverberation as far as practical for noise control purposes.
The ceiling is by far the most effective and practical room surface to control reverberation by covering it
80% 100% with a highly sound absorbing material equivalent to a Class A (0.90).

We provisionally recommend that a minimum of 80% of the ceilings in the above mentioned spaces must
covered by a highly sound absorbing material equivalent to a Class A (0.85-0.90 aw) such as a seamless
monolith acoustic plaster ceiling system or seamless and visible perforation type ceilings. Other options
such as linear grooved perforated timber paneling can also be considered.

Example of seamless acoustic plaster ceiling system

Example of the linear grooved perforated timber paneling

Highlighted spaces which must be acoustically treated with sound absorption.
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IA34100-50-100mm
(250mm)ACCWALL
(Density550 kg/m - 3

(Density550kgh,, A :

(Density550kgh,, A 3)

(Density 2450 kg/m A 3

Rw + Ctr 42 dB
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MEP/ GENERATOR/ FAN/ PUMp

Rw48dB
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PROJECT NORTH

Key Plan:

DBA

GYM FLOOR USED FOR LOW TO

D GYM FLOOR FREE WEIGHT SECTION MEDIUM INTENSITY ACTIVITIES

0 ISSUED FOR TENDER 24/11/23 M.B M.B

WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION no. description

issues\revisions
date chkd appd

SWIMMING POOL DETAIL STAGE 4T

TENDER DOCUMENTS
Project

DAMAC BAY
B
Project Description:
2B+1GF+3P+Level 1 Amenities
DBA (39 Luxury Apartments Levels+4 Super Luxury Apartments Levels (Duplex))
DBB (37 Luxury Apartments Levels+5 Super Luxury Apartments Levels (Duplex))
DBC (44 Luxury Apartments Levels+2 Super Luxury Apartments Levels(Duplex))
+MEP Level 23+RF Amenities+URF

Client
Damac J R TWO Investment LLC,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
[Link]

Lead Consultant
KEO DUBAI
Rolex Tower, Level 4,
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
T: +971 4306 9888, F: +971 4386 4933
web: [Link]
email: info@[Link]

Specialist Consultant

Dwg. Title

A
ACOUSTIC TYPICAL DETAILS
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Scale: Proj. Start Date:

1 : 400 January 2023
Drawn Arch/Engr Hd. A/E

FLOOR DETAIL PLANT ROOM ABOVE Proj. Dir.

A.M

DC
QA/QC
M.B

FE
PM
M.B

MS
05-07-2023 [Link]

Proj. No: Rev:

FLOOR DETAIL APARTMENT AND ATTIC FLOOR Dwg. No:

22-2265-0000 0

DMB-KEO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-ACO-20000
Original Sheet Size: A1 Copyright © 2023 by KEO International Consultants, WLL
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PROJECT NORTH

Key Plan:

³
DBA

WASTE PIPE PENETRATION

D
01. THROUGH SLAB 02. SEALING PENETRATIONS MASONRY 1. 03. SEALING PENETRATIONS MASONRY 2
.

HOT AND COLD PIPE ISOLATION HOT AND COLD PIPE ISOLATION
04. DETAIL 1 05. DETAIL 2 0 ISSUED FOR TENDER 24/11/23 M.B M.B
No. Description Date Chkd Apprvd

issues\revisions

STAGE 4T
TENDER DOCUMENTS
Project

DAMAC BAY
B
Project Description:
2B+1GF+3P+Level 1 Amenities
DBA (39 Luxury Apartments Levels+4 Super Luxury Apartments Levels (Duplex))
DBB (37 Luxury Apartments Levels+5 Super Luxury Apartments Levels (Duplex))
DBC (44 Luxury Apartments Levels+2 Super Luxury Apartments Levels(Duplex))
+MEP Level 23+RF Amenities+URF

Client
Damac J R TWO Investment LLC,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
[Link]

Lead Consultant
KEO DUBAI
Rolex Tower, Level 4,
Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, U.A.E.
T: +971 4306 9888, F: +971 4386 4933
web: [Link]
email: info@[Link]

Specialist Consultant

Dwg. Title

A
PENETRATIONS DETAIL
This Parameter is auto-updated while printing

SEALING PENETRATION THROUGH SEALING PENETRATION THROUGH Scale:

1 : 400
Proj. Start Date:
January 2023

06. MASONRY WALLS (5-10 mm CLEARANCE) 07. MASONRY WALLS (<5MM CLEARANCE)
Drawn

Proj. Dir.
A.M
Arch/Engr

QA/QC
M.B
Hd. A/E

PM
M.B

DC FE MS
05-07-2023 [Link]

Proj. No: Rev:

22-2265-0000 0
Dwg. No:

DMB-KEO-ZZ-ZZ-DR-ACO-20001
Original Sheet Size: A1 Copyright © 2023 by KEO International Consultants, WLL
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