CONTENTS
1 Chapter 1 Introduction
I 1.1 Sound Insulation History
3 1.2 The Guidelines: Previous Versions
4 1.3 ACRP Project 02-24: Updating the Guidelines
6 Chapter 2 Program Development
6 2.1 Qualification and Formulation
19 2.2 Program Boundaries
21 2.3 Phasing
23 2.4 Pre-ImplementationTasks
28 2.5 Policies and Procedures Manual
32 2.6 Program Organization
38 Chapters Community Outreach
38 3.1 Planning Efforts Prior to SIP
42 3.3 Collateral Materials
46 3.4 Communication
48 3.5 Satisfaction Rates
50 3.6 Media
52 Chapter 4 Acoustical Engineering
52 4.1 Introduction and Acoustic Fundamentals
57 4.2 Basics of FAA-Sponsored Sound Insulation
62 4.3 The Science Behind Evaluating Sound Insulating Building Elements, Materials, and Systems
65 4.4 The Acoustical Design Process
66 4.5 Noise Effects
68 4.6 Acoustical Testing
73 4.7 Best Practice Recommendations: Acoustical Engineering
74 Chapter 5 Design of Architectural Treatment Strategies
74 5.1 Treatment Goals
77 5.2 Residential Sound Insulation Treatments .
1015.3 Public Buildings ;-H>-.-:
Chapter 6 Treatment of Historic Structures
6.1 The Role of Section 106
6.2 Definition of Historic
6.3 The Section 106 Process
6.4 Preparing Agreement Documents (NAEs, MOAs, PAs)
6.5 Sound Insulating Historic Structures
6.6 Best Practice Recommendations: Treatment of Historic Structures
115 Chapter 7 HVAC and Ventilation Strategies
115 7.1 Introduction
115 7.2 Regulatory Environment
7.3 Residential Indoor Air/Environment Quality
7.4 Evaluating Existing Residential Systems
130 7.5 System Design 138 7.6 Developing Program Policies
140 7.7 Emerging Energy Design
144 7.8 Additional Design Considerations
147 7.9 Institutional Properties
150 Chapter 8 Green Initiatives
150 8.1 Sustainable Building Design
153 8.2 Energy Rating Programs
155 8.3 Sustainability Codes and Standards
158 8.4 Current Program Practices for Sustainability
161 Chapter 9 Product Development
161 9.1 Design Attributes of Acoustical Products
166 9.2 Product Performance
169 9.3 Product Durability
169 9.4 Specifications of Acoustical Products
183 9.5 Product Manufacturer Requirements
185 9.6 Updated Manufacturer and Product Matrixes
185 9.7 Best Practice Recommendations: Acoustical Products
187 Chapter 1O Construction Contracting
188 10.1 Construction Delivery Approaches
191 10.2 Delivery Approach Considerations
193 10.3 Approach Evaluation and Selection Process
194 10.4 Management of Physical Construction
196 Chapter 11 Program Cost Development and Funding
196 11.1 Funding, Costs, and Eligibility for Reimbursement
201 11.2 Establishing Cost Goals and Priorities
208 11.3 Variables Affecting Cost
211 Chapter 12 Project Reporting and Closeout
211 12.1 Regulatory Agencies
212 12.2 Reporting and Closeout Guidelines
213 5S 12.3 Documentation Organization
216 12.4 Grant Closeout
220 12.5 OMB 133 Audit
221 12.6 Best Practice Recommendations: Project Reporting and Closeout
222 Appendix A Key FA A Documents
224 Appendix B Sample Implementation Documents
262 Appendix C Manufacturers'Product Matrixes
273 Appendix D Buy American Guidance Letter
280 Appendix E Project Closeout and Reporting
303 Glossary
313 Bibliography