Proceedings of the 54th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering

ANALYSIS OF FLOATING FLOOR PERFORMANCE IN REDUCING IMPACT NOISE IN GYM AREAS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

Published in 25/09/2025 - ISBN: 978-65-272-1573-8

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Paper Title
ANALYSIS OF FLOATING FLOOR PERFORMANCE IN REDUCING IMPACT NOISE IN GYM AREAS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
Authors
  • Yann Ardanaz de Sá
  • Moisés Canabarro
  • Carolina Acaiah
  • Iorhan Vinícius Ferreira
Modality
Online Pre-recorded
Subject area
11.2 Measurement and Prediction of Airborne, facade and Impact Sound Insulation
Publishing Date
25/09/2025
Country of Publishing
Brazil | Brasil
Language of Publishing
en-US
Paper Page
https://www.even3.com.br/anais/international-congress-exposition-noise-control-engineering/1074720-analysis-of-floating-floor-performance-in-reducing-impact-noise-in-gym-areas-of-residential-buildings
ISBN
978-65-272-1573-8
Keywords
Floating floors, Residential buildings, Impact noise, Noise evaluation, Residential gym noise, ABNT NBR 10152:2017
Summary
This study focuses on improving acoustic insulation in floors of gym areas within residential buildings, where noise complaints are common due to dropped dumbbells, treadmill use, and weight machines. The ABNT NBR 15575 standard, updated in 2021, is the performance standard that sets acoustic criteria for residential buildings. It requires that the weighted impact sound pressure level, LnT,w, between gym areas (above) and bedrooms (below) should not exceed 55 dB. However, even when this guideline is met, residents continue to report discomfort due to noise. To evaluate and enhance the insulation, the study uses ABNT NBR 10152:2017, which provides a measurement methodology and evaluation parameters for the acoustic comfort of internal environments in buildings, including bedrooms. The research tests various floating floor systems, including both conventional solutions and cost-effective alternatives. Prototypes (mock-ups) are created, and tests are conducted that simulate impact, using standard-weight apparatuses dropped from a controlled distance. The results of the different floor systems will be compared to identify the most effective solution for reducing noise in gym areas above bedrooms.
Title of the Event
Inter-Noise 2025
City of the Event
São Paulo
Title of the Proceedings of the event
Proceedings of the 54th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering
Name of the Publisher
Even3
Means of Dissemination
Meio Digital

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SÁ, Yann Ardanaz de et al.. ANALYSIS OF FLOATING FLOOR PERFORMANCE IN REDUCING IMPACT NOISE IN GYM AREAS OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS.. In: Proceedings of the 54th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering. Anais...Sao Paulo(SP) WTC Events Center, 2025. Available in: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/international-congress-exposition-noise-control-engineering/1074720-ANALYSIS-OF-FLOATING-FLOOR-PERFORMANCE-IN-REDUCING-IMPACT-NOISE-IN-GYM-AREAS-OF-RESIDENTIAL-BUILDINGS. Access in: 05/04/2026

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