Acoustic emission of internal drainage in multi-storey buildings

Anaebo Chike Emmanuel; Rabee Rustum; Lynne Barbara Jack; Adebayo J. Adeloye

Acoustic emission of internal drainage in multi-storey buildings

Anaebo Chike Emmanuel, Rabee Rustum, Lynne Barbara Jack, Adebayo J. Adeloye

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The number of multi-story buildings continues to increase around the world, and as a result, the quality of life for those people living in these buildings requires ongoing evaluation. Many residents of multi-story buildings complain about noise disturbances from internal drainage systems, mostly from toilets flushing in the upper levels. This paper seeks to establish whether or not the noise from internal drainage systems in multi-story buildings affects daily human activity and sleep patterns. A survey was undertaken on a 6-storey building and used a sound level meter to measure noise levels on different floors in the building. The results showed that the building height does not influence the noise, nor does the noise affect human activity and sleep patterns, principally because the noise does not last longer than a few seconds, with a typical duration of 15 seconds or less.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Structure, Engineering and Environment
Editors	Zakaria Hossain
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 10 Nov 2022
Event	8th International Conference on Structure, Engineering and Environment 2022 - Yokkaichi, Japan Duration: 10 Nov 2022 → 12 Nov 2022 https://www.confsee.com/

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Conference	8th International Conference on Structure, Engineering and Environment 2022
Abbreviated title	SEE 2022
Country/Territory	Japan
City	Yokkaichi
Period	10/11/22 → 12/11/22
Internet address	https://www.confsee.com/

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