Acoustical Properties of Wood: A Critique of the Literature and a Survey of Practical Applications

A critique of the wood technology literature on the acoustical properties of wood reveals a lack of information of the practical aspects of architectural acoustics. Several examples of the importance of acoustics in the use of wood as a building material are given including reverberation time of wood and masonry churches, sound absorption through various wall constructions, transmission loss for wood partitions, and impact sound pressure levels for wood joist and concrete slab with various floor coverings. It is pointed out that there is almost no acoustical application for which wood or any of its products is the best available material.

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