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Assemblies tested with generic hinged-door-type dampers A hinged-door-type damper is a generic ceiling-damper design not specific to a given manufacturer. During ANSI/UL 263 fire tests of ...
It measures the degree of soundproofing of the impact noise of a floor/ceiling assembly. FIIC stands for “Field Impact Insulation Class.” This test is conducted in the field, and the rating offers a ...
For acoustical tests, the product was installed in wall and floor/ceiling assemblies. The STC rating was established in accordance with ASTM E 413-10, “Classification for Rating Sound Insulation,” ...
The Type FR floor door maintains the fire rating of a 2-hour floor/ceiling assembly where access is required between building floors. Features include an intumescent fire resistant coating and an ...
Now On Demand Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU, 1 AIBD P-CE May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations. Taking the confusion out of UL floor/ceiling assemblies ...
D982 covers all common steel-framed floor configurations, says Charles J. Carter, AISC’s president. D982 does not and never has covered steel joist assemblies or roof assemblies, he adds.
When fire-rated walls and/or floor/ceiling assemblies are required, a fire barrier over the walls is typically necessary to prevent flames from escaping the confinement provided by the wall or ...
Hambro Floor-Ceiling Assembly is a floor-ceiling assembly composed of a concrete slab, steel joists, furring channels and gypsum boards. The concrete slab is, at minimum, 65 mm thick and minimally ...