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Sound Attenuation with Resilient Sound Isolation Clips
Provides an overview of acoustics and building construction techniques for sound attenuation with a focus on the use of resilient sound isolation clips.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Define acoustics as it relates to architecture and describe the acoustical needs of building projects.
- Define Sound Transmission Class and Impact Insulation Class and determine the code requirements for sound transmission criteria.
- Predict airborne and structure-borne noise paths and select appropriate sound isolation details to disrupt these paths.
- Identify sound isolation techniques, materials, and products.
- Recognize the role of resilient sound isolation clips in sound attenuation and specify appropriate locations for their use.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Michael Gernhart
on behalf of PAC International, Inc..
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Presenter Information

Name: Michael Gernhart
Title: National Sales and Technical Advisor, PAC International Inc.
Background: PAC International, LLC. is a world-wide supplier of noise control product, including The RSIC noise control systems With head-quarters LAS Vegas Nevada. National Sales and Technical Advisor. Michael Gernhart has been involved as an advisor in the construction industry for over 25 years with extensive experience in finishes, general construction guidelines, Fire Life and Safety designs and is an expert in RSIC clip noise control for walls and ceilings. Michael has been involved with the PAC International RSIC line of products from the inception. Michael has 10 years of experience in the specification, design, acoustical testing, Fire life and Safety testing and construction of RSIC related systems.
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