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- How to reduce propagating noise to 20 dB minimum in a multi-story building. General assumptions: 72F, wall thickness = 2 ft, material = paper/gypsum.
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I second that. See if it is adequate.Drakkith said:Probably the easiest thing to do is to simply buy some soundproofing material and install it.
It looks like you are still at university. Is this question for schoolwork, or are you having noise problems in the dorms?Helios047 said:TL;DR Summary: How to reduce propagating noise to 20 dB minimum in a multi-story building. General assumptions: 72F, wall thickness = 2 ft, material = paper/gypsum.
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If they are hollow (stud walls?) then fill them with sound absorbing filler. Sound can get through unexpected gaps even in solid brick walls.Tom.G said:Those are thick walls!
But much more detail is needed to get anywhere at all with this. I can say with some certainty that there will be no quick and cheap solution. Unwanted sound is the very devil to deal withDrakkith said:There is simply not enough information here to help you.