The sound absorption coefficient for each material can be obtained from the product manufacturer or by using generally accepted measurements. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide includes a table listing the sound absorption coefficient for some common materials

The sound absorption coefficient for each material can be obtained from the product manufacturer or by using generally accepted measurements. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide includes a table listing the sound absorption coefficient for some common materials, and other sources of absorption coefficients are also available.

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The sound absorption coefficient for each material can be obtained from the product manufacturer or by using generally accepted measurements. The LEED 2009 Reference Guide includes a table listing the sound absorption coefficient for some common materials