Jose R. Rodriguez, M.Eng. 2014
Supervisor: Dr. Rodrigo Mora
Research Poster Jose R. Rodriguez
Most building structures are excellent transmitters of noise and vibration. Noise generated on the roof due to mechanical units, maintenance personnel and amenity uses is usually under-estimated. This is of great importance particularly when the roof is supported by a light weight structure. The tests for this project were performed in a conventional light weight roof with 2 ply modified bitumen and two green roofs in the same building. Some additional elements regularly used on roofs were evaluated as well, in order to understand their effect on the impact of sound transmission.