Calculating reverberation time in room with daylight monitor

Caroline Kilbane

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Lesko Associates

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September 14, 2010

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Daniel Hicks

Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE

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Tue, 09/14/2010 - 21:54

Hi Caroline: No, I wouldn't add absorption for air in your calculations. I would include the interior surface materials of the monitor (I'm assuming glass and some amount of hard surfaces like gypsum or wood) and make sure to add the additional volume of the monitor space to the total volume of the classroom for the calculation.

Caroline Kilbane

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Wed, 09/15/2010 - 11:58

Ok - Am I right in saying that there is no way to enter the data on the form online, and that I will have to do my own spreadsheet for the calculations and submit this through the "alternative compliance path"? This is because the online form does not make provision for entering the dimensions of an irregularly shaped volume. Also, If I do submit a spreadsheet, will the reviewer want the actual spreadsheet (to view the formulas) or will a pdf suffice?

Daniel Hicks

Daniel Hicks, E.I., INCE

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Wed, 09/15/2010 - 13:49

Yes, you are correct. You will have to do your own calculations. I would submit a narrative along with an actual spreadsheet in case they had any questions about the formulas you were using.