Perforated Steel Stud to Improve the Acoustic Insulation of Drywall Partitions

Steel studs are an inevitable part of drywall construction as they are lightweight and offer the required structural stability. However, the studs act as sound bridges between the plasterboards, reducing the overall sound insulation of the wall. Overcoming this often calls for wider cavity walls and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Arun Arjunan, Ahmad Baroutaji, John Robinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Acoustics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2624-599X/3/4/43