Aug. 2, 2005: SMACNA Publishes HVAC Sound And Vibration Manual
CHANTILLY, Va. - As building construction becomes lighter and tighter, sound and vibration previously gone unnoticed is more often becoming a nuisance to building occupants. To aid contractors charged with resolving complaints related to sound and vibration, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) has published its HVAC Sound and Vibration Manual, which the association says is an in-depth HVAC-specific guide in the art of sound and vibration measurement and mitigation.
According to SMACNA, the book covers mechanical vibration, acoustical design of mechanical systems, sound generation and attenuations associated with ducts and fittings, mechanical equipment sound and vibration specifications and inspections, plus sound and vibration instrumentation and measurements.