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When you need a floating floor
to dramatically Increase your

Sound Transmission Class and
Impact Noise Rating
BULLETIN
ACS-102-1
Why not use the
MASON
JACK-UP
FLOOR SLAB
SYSTEMand eliminate the cost and need for:
• Combustible, rot prone plywood forms.
• A myriad of transmission paths through
closely spaced supports.
• Moisture retaining fiberglass infill that
plugs sub-drains and encourages vermin.
while gaining:
• An easier isolation method.
• A positive air gap.
• A floor supported by DuPont Neoprene
-the time tested, low frequency,
exposure-proof and truly structural
material, at lower cost.
Our Riverbank Test Data demonstrates that a four-

inch thick concrete floor floating on neoprene mounts
improves the STC by 25 if raised two inches and that
the INR goes up by 44... These are tremendous
improvements.
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MASON INDUSTRIES, Inc.

International Manufacturers of Shock, Seismic and Vibration
Control Products, Acoustical Floor Systems and
Rubber Expansion Joints for Piping
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We have been floating floors, resiliently suspending ceilings and isolating walls for close to
40 years. The need for this acoustical reinforcement has been well established in textbooks,
sales literature and acoustical engineering recommendations. Therefore, we thought it
would be helpful to offer a handbook of specific methods and suggested specifications
rather than just print another interesting but rather general brochure.
1. There are basically two methods of reducing airborne sound transmission. The first
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is to increase the mass of the walls, floors or ceilings and the second is to introduce an
air gap between relatively airtight constructions.
2. When dealing with a monolithic building component such as a solid concrete floor
doubling the mass raises the STC by a maximum of 5. Actual test results are shown
graphically on page 3. Because of this it becomes impractical to rely on mass alone as
a 6” solid concrete floor has an STC of 54. Doubling to 12” raises the STC to 59.
Doubling again to an unacceptable 24” raises the STC to only 64.
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3. Once you decide on the maximum practical weight for the construction the next acousti-
cal step is to split this mass into two components sandwiching an air gap. This air gap trig-
gers a tremendous improvement in STC as shown by the Riverbank Tests of a floating
floor with flanking protection. (Test Two, page 3.) Notice that the addition of a 4” concrete
pour on the original 6” raised the STC from 54 to only 57. The introduction of a 2” air gap
between these sections raised the STC to 79 for a dramatic improvement of 22.
Increasing the air gap to 4” raised the STC to 82. Doubling the air gap raises the STC a the-
oretical 5, but the actual result is more like 3 because of resonances.
4. The introduction of lightweight fiberglas in the air space between massive structural ele-
ments such as concrete floors or walls is expensive and unimportant. The experimental
inclusion in a 2” void increased the STC by 3 beyond the original 79. (Test Two, page 3.)
This is meaningless at these levels as the 79 is all but unattainable in a commercial struc-
ture because of flanking. Fiberglas is an important addition over suspended ceilings, how-
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ever, where the mass is light and the contribution noticeable.
5. The air gap is the isolator. The purpose of the vibration mounting is to provide structur-
al support without voiding the air gap. Since each mount is a potential transmission path, it
is logical that the fewer mounts or support points, the better the chance of protecting and
not bypassing the air gap.
6. Specifications should be written by the professional for the protection of the client and
not the protection of the vendor. Specifications should emphasize performance characteris-
tics, physical properties and construction rather than manufacturing techniques. In describ-
ing a steel spring it would be unimportant whether the steel was produced by the Bessemer
or Open Hearth method. The neoprene molder need not be told the proper curing tempera-
ture or carbon black particle size and certainly, the glass people know the specific technique
for manufacturing fiberglas. It would be important in specifying steel springs to keep the
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operating stresses well within the elastic limit; to describe neoprene mounts in terms of ten-
sile strength, permanent set, elongation, compression set, etc. A proper dialogue regarding
fiberglas would similarly cover permanent set, dynamic frequency and most importantly
waterproofing tests of this sensitive material that fails when wet.
7. All vendors tend to favor their own products rather than those of their competitors. As
opposed to this, an acoustical expert studies all of the available materials and recommends
what in his unbiased judgment is best for the application. If there is no such person within
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your own organization, we continue to suggest that you retain an outside acoustical con-
sultant to help you in this most critical field of client sensitivity.
We would appreciate your comments as to subjects not covered, our method of presenting
this information or any other suggestions to make this booklet more valuable to yourselves
and other people in the architectural and acoustical disciplines.
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Very truly yours, MASON INDUSTRIES, INC.
Letter to the Architect 2

Table of Contents
Technical Information & Tests 3 Neoprene Form-Work Specifications 13 – 17 Floating Wall Specifications 20 & 21
Concrete Floating Floor Discussion 4&5 Neoprene Wooden Floor Floating Ceiling Discussion 22
Neoprene Jack-up Specifications 6 – 11 Discussion & Specification 18 Floating Ceiling Specifications 23
Spring Jack-Up Specifications 11 & 12 Floating Wall Discussion 19 Building Isolation Discussion 24
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TESTS Air Gap Effect on STC 4” Floating Concrete Floor on FSN Mounts
Dynamic Stiffness - MASS/STC
6” CONCRETE BLOCK
FLANKING
PATHS
W30N HANGERS
5/8” GYPSUM BOARD
SOURCE
ROOM
1” FIBREGLAS SEAL
& CAULKING
AIR GAP
SOURCE
FSN ROOM
JACK UP
MOUNTS
FIBREGLAS
2” POURED
4” FLOATING FSN
CONC TOPPING
CONCRETE JACK UP
FLOOR MOUNTS
4” FLOATING
CONCRETE
14” T-SECTIONS MIKE FLOOR
RECEIVING RECEIVING
ROOM ROOM
FLOOR ONLY - FLANKING PROBLEMS COMPLETE ROOM - FLANKING PROTECTION
Test One Test Two
MASON BRIDGE BEARING NEOPRENE

DYNAMIC STIFFNESS
AND FREQUENCY CHART
MASS/STC TEST RESULTS
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SPRINCONCRETE FLOATING FLOORS discussion
Concrete floating floors are used for many purposes. We have limited this bulletin to the following areas
of Vibration, Sound and Impact Isolation.
1. VIBRATION ISOLATION
Buildings are unavoidably near busy streets, trains and subways even though they contain space that
must be vibration free and have very low NC levels. Examples include television studios and theatres
and in some cases sound test rooms located in the center of factories.
The frequency of the isolator supporting these floors is normally determined by the architect or an
acoustical consultant depending on the input frequencies. Within our range of experience we recom-
mend neoprene mountings with a dynamic frequency not exceeding 10 Hz for input no lower than 20
Hz providing frequencies below 30 Hz are limited in amplitude. Steel spring isolators come into their
own when the input is more severe or below 20 Hz. The required deflection of the springs is depen-
dent on the input frequency, but most spring floating floor work is done with deflections between 0.5”
and 0.75” to provide frequencies in the 4.5 to 3.6 Hz range. When heavy impact is a major factor,
springs are always required.
We have provided neoprene isolators to reduce subway vibration at grade. They were very effective
as the lowest input frequency was measured at 20 Hz and the ground amplitudes were small. In
another application, however, television studios were located on the third floor of an old building. Spring
mountings were specified by the same acoustical consultant as the upper floor amplitudes were high
and frequencies low, not only because of motor truck traffic outside the building, but the passage of
heavy scenery wagons in halls between studios.
VIBRATION
2. SOUND ISOLATION
Typical of these applications are the introduction of floating floors in very noisy equipment rooms locat-
ed over prime office space or floating roofs as a protection against aircraft noises.
Since we are dealing with the prevention of airborne noise transmission only, neoprene mountings are
always the choice. The lowest audible frequency is about 25 Hz so there is no need for mountings of
greater deflection. Spring mountings manufactured with neoprene materials in series with the springs
would work equally well in this application, but they are needlessly expensive. Since the floating floor’s
frequency is too high to isolate machinery, the only function is the prevention of airborne sound trans-
mission. Machinery supported on the floating floor must have steel or air spring isolators.
3. IMPACT ISOLATION
Examples of straight impact isolation would normally include kitchens, weight rooms or bowling alleys.
A commercial kitchen in an office building generates structurally transmitted noise. The noise level
within the kitchen itself might not be very high, but the rolling of carts, the dropping of dishes, the rat-
tling of cutlery on steel tables, the placing of pots on stoves, etc., all represent impact and mechani-
cally transmitted sound. Neoprene isolators have been effective in most of these applications but
springs are better.
Where gym floors are the problem and we must deal with running, jumping and bouncing balls, neo-
prene would be effective over a very rigid substructure, but once again springs are the safer approach.
SOUND JACK-UP (Lift-Slab) SYSTEM

We believe that the most fool-proof and safest way to establish the air gap is the jack-up or lift-slab
method. Plastic sheeting is placed on the sub-floor as a breaker layer, isolators are placed on the plas-
tic sheeting, reinforcing steel or mesh rests on the isolator housings, and the concrete floor is poured.
After the concrete has cured, the slab is lifted to elevation by turning adjustment bolts above each iso-
lator to any specified air gap between 1” and 4”.
FORM-WORK SYSTEM
The alternate, almost obsolete, method is one whereby a continuous layer of the isolation media is
used as a pouring surface. More commonly, individual isolators, the thickness of the air gap are placed
in position in the field and covered with plywood or factory attached to plywood before delivery. The
upper surface is covered with a plastic layer and then the reinforcing is placed on top of the plywood
forms and the concrete poured at finished elevation.
MACHINERY SUPPORT
In our older publications we advocated the support of heavy machinery on full sized structurally sup-
ported pedestals or individual structurally supported pedestals as shown in the illustrations on page 5.
While the performance of systems installed that way was excellent, it proved to be a major coordina-
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system could go ahead. There was very little saving in cost as we provided isolators around the edges
of these pedestals so there was no saving in the number of isolators. There was the additional labor
IMPACT of installing perimeter board and caulking. We gradually modified our approach to using this method
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suggesting continuous floating floors with all the housekeeping pads and equipment on top.
JACK-UP VERSUS FORM-WORK METHOD
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1" to 4" When the form-work method is used, the spacing of the mountings is a function of the stiffness of the
Air Gap forms which support the wet concrete. In using half inch plywood, which is the most common form, we
have tested 12”, 16” and 24” spacing. We have found 24” spacing to be highly satisfactory. Closer
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ing the introduction of four times as many transmission points.
Our development of the lift-slab method accelerated in 1962 when we isolated some 30,000 square
feet of television studios for CBS using jack-up spring mountings. The mountings were designed to the
performance specifications of an acoustical consultant. This new method was an immediate success.
When using the lift-slab technique, the spacing of the isolators is determined by the thickness of the
floating floor and the reinforcement. When 4” slabs are used, a spacing of 54” in both directions is
well within design limitations. Thus we have 1/20 the number of transmission pads offered by a form
JACK-UP FLOOR work or panel system using 12” spacing. Thicker slabs allow for wider spacing and 60” or more is not
Recommended Spacing 54” unusual.
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SPRINCONCRETE FLOATING FLOORS discussion
Structural tests run in 1974 indicate that 48” spacing using 6x6x10 gauge mesh 1” from the bottom is
a very safe system for live loads of 150 Lbs. per square foot, or rolling loads of 350 Lbs. per lineal foot.
Rolling loads must be considered when rigging machines into place. These allowable loadings were
derived from destruction tests, and based on a 3 to 1 safety factor. The full certified Jones Test Report
is available on request. Extremely heavy concentrated loads are accommodated by isolators directly
under the loads or by using heavier local reinforcing to carry the load to mountings paralleling the
equipment. Heavier reinforcement allows greater spacing.
The most advantageous way of using the jack-up system is to roll the heavy equipment into position
before the floor is raised, so there is no danger of cracking the areas of lighter capacity as the machin-
ery rolls by. The floors are raised with the machinery in place. When it is done this way, all mountings
have the most uniform deflection. While this is the ideal way, the concrete people usually want to be 1" to 4"
off the job and the machinery is placed after the floor is raised. This is no problem either, as a lifted Air Gap
floor is no different than a floor poured at elevation.
In thinking about longevity it seems to be a contradiction to use plywood as the form in series with the
isolator. If moisture is present, even exterior plywood will eventually rot. Plywood between floors is a FORM-WORK FLOOR
fire hazard that violates many state codes and fireproof plywood is very expensive. Why worry about Maximum Spacing 24”
these problems when the plywood can be omitted with the jack-up system?
When deformed metallic forms are specified, many of these objections no longer exist as in one direc-
tion the support mountings can be moved out to the larger centers. Fire and rotting is similarly no longer
a problem. However, very few floors are installed this way as steel forms are expensive and difficult to
install, particularly in odd shaped rooms.
We have omitted the use of lightweight fiberglas infill in all of our recommendations, because the
acoustical improvement is negligible as shown in paragraph 4 of the opening letter on page 2. When
water is present between floors, the breakdown of the lightweight fiberglas tends to clog drains and to
hold and carry moisture up to the plywood. This accelerates rotting whether the drains are introduced
in the sub-floor or not.
The jack-up system is easier to install since there is no need to fit unusual contours. The mountings
are placed in position along the edges and the concrete flows to or around the odd shapes. Any air gap
up to 4” can be used at no increase in cost. Perhaps the most important point is that there is no pos-
sibility of short circuiting of the air gap by concrete spills between plywood panels. When these acci-
dents happen, there is no way to tell until the floor does not perform properly. In effecting repairs you
must first locate the short circuit, break or cut out that area of the floor, somehow re-establish the rein-
forcing by welding or tying to the stubs that are left and then repouring the patch. This can never hap-
pen with a lift-slab system as the floors are lifted after the concrete has hardened so the air gap must
be clear.
When using the jack-up system, the isolator is within the cast iron housing, so the thickness of the iso-
lator remains 2”, even if the floor is only elevated 1”. If you try to save height with a plywood system, OLDER ALTERNATE
the thickness of the isolator must be reduced with a loss in efficiency because the isolator frequency PEDESTAL METHODS
increases. We have installed floors that are 3” thick with a 1” lift for a total height of 4”. A plywood sys- See Page 6 for Present Method
tem with the same isolator frequency would have to be 5 1/2” high minimum. The 1 1/2” height saving
can be important.
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is the occasional application where the forms are practical or for reasons of your own you prefer this
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main adjustment bolt is enlarged to a threaded brass STOP CONCENTRATED
bushing with a centered steel bolt set to a predeter- SCREW LOAD TESTS
mined clearance above a secondary base isolation plate STRUCTURAL SLAB CLEARANCE
and isolation pad. Let us discuss these specialized
applications with you as each problem is different. STOP SCREW FSN
Also available for FS (spring)
SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS
In seismic zones the peripheral walls or curbs must be studied and designed to withstand horizontal
floating floor displacement at the maximum acceleration in the area. Typically a 5,000 square foot floor
would weigh 250,000 Lbs. and the weight of any equipment attached to the floor would have to be
added to that. If the system were in a 0.5g zone, the lateral force would be 125,000 Lbs. Assuming the
dimensions were 50 ft. x 100 ft., the 50 ft direction would be most critical and the curb or perimeter wall UNIFORM
designed to resist 2500 Lbs. per linear foot. LOAD TEST
Another potentially serious problem is the curling and failure of the concrete floor from the forces intro-
duced by the machinery restraints that must be anchored to the floating floor. The problem becomes
apparent when you visualize a tall, narrow chiller. Acceleration at the center of gravity creates an over-
turning moment that pulls on the floor on one side and depresses it on the other. A 4” concrete floor
has little inherent resistance to this type of bending and we have addressed this problem with a dou-
ble acting resilient floor snubber type SFFS as illustrated on page 8 and 14.
The snubber is anchored to the sub-floor and the housing cast into the floating floor. The up and down
clearances are adjusted after the floor has been raised. The floor restraints are grouped near the points
of tension and compression or on either side of the housekeeping pads. The inclusion of these snub-
bers keeps the floor captive and prevents damage. The generous clearances prevent short circuiting. DEFORMED
We believe we are the first, if not the only company, to offer this engineering development. METALLIC FORMS
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SPECIFIED
AIR GAP
The following floor specifications are all written in the format of the
“United States Construction Specifications Institute”. All specifica-
tions are available upon request on CD Rom.
NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

ROOMS WITH MACHINERY SUPPORTED BY THE FLOATING
FLOOR.
PART 1 - GENERAL Download This Specification

1.01 Description
Download All Product Details
A. Scope of Work
Type CFDA4 x 4 1. Isolate floating floors from building structure by means of jack-up
FLOOR DRAIN neoprene isolators and perimeter isolation board in each of the
mechanical equipment rooms as shown on the drawings.
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
2. Build sound barrier walls on the floating floors.
Type FSN B. Substitution of Materials
NEOPRENE JACK-UP MOUNT 1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the prod-
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specification continued
ucts which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples and braces and isolated angle iron wall braces at the top of the walls.
test reports by an independent laboratory for consideration on this Caulk angle iron braces.
project.
10. In seismic zones adjust the double acting snubbers after machin-
ery is in place to provide a maximum up and down clearance of
1.02 Design 0.125”(3mm).
A. Intent D. Submittals
1. The floating floor system shall consist of a 4”(100mm) thick con- 1. Detailed product drawings and load and deflection curves of all
crete slab isolated from and supported 2”(50mm) above the isolators and in seismic zones double acting floor snubbers.
waterproofed structural slab by resilient neoprene isolators within
cast iron housings designed to jack up the floor after pouring on 2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO
the sub-floor. specifications, see Table 1.
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: 3. Dynamic frequency test data verifying 10 cycle frequency.
Sound barrier walls consisting of 6”(150mm) filled concrete block 4. Acoustical test data from an independent laboratory showing a
(Barrier wall construction can be changed when writing specifica- minimum STC of 79 and a minimum INR of 17 using a 4”(100mm)
tion) shall rest on the floating floor with a 31⁄2 ” air gap to the struc- concrete floating floor, a 6”(152mm) structural floor and a
tural walls. (31⁄2 ”(90mm) may be reduced to 2”(50mm) if no sway 2”(50mm) air gap.
braces are needed.)
5. A drawing or drawings showing:
2. The floating floor slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls,
columns and curbs by means of perimeter isolation board. a. Dead, live and concentrated loads.
3. Any floor drains, piping, conduit and duct penetrations must not b. Isolator sizes, deflections, frequencies and locations and in
short circuit the isolation system. seismic zones, locations of seismic snubbers.
4. Any equipment within these rooms shall be mounted on house- If sound barrier walls are used, add the following to b:
keeping pads or directly on the floating floor as shown on the Wall sway brace and isolated angle iron brace sizes, locations
drawings. and frequencies.
5. In seismic zones the floating floor shall be restrained horizontally c. Any drain and penetration locations.
by curbs or walls designed to withstand the horizontal seismic
forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed d. Size, type, elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement.
between perimeter isolation fiberglass to withstand the seismic
forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm). e. Caulking details.
6. In seismic zones 2, 3 and 4 or equivalent Av, the floor shall be pro- f. Floor or floor and wall construction procedure.
tected by embedded double acting resilient floor snubbers set in
opposition to the overturning moments at the equipment snubbers 1.03 Quality Assurance
in all locations where the center of gravity of major equipment is A. Floating floor system components shall be designed and fabricat-
high. ed by a manufacturer with at least five years experience in fifty
B. Performance Requirements similar installations.
1. The floating floor system shall have a minimum rating of STC-79 B. The floating floor isolation materials shall be installed and the floor
and INR+17 as verified by an independent laboratory in prior raised by or under the supervision of the isolator manufacturer.
tests.
1.04 Site Conditions
C. Floor System Construction Procedure
A. If site conditions are unsatisfactory or raise questions about the
1. The setting of all isolation materials and raising of the floor shall installation of the floating floor, the work will not proceed until the
be performed by or under the supervision of the isolation manu- condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola-
facturer. tion manufacturer. The sub-floor must have the same pitch as the
2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping top of the floating floor or special provisions made for isolator
with waterproofing specifications. housings of different height.
3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns, 1.05 Sequencing and Scheduling
curbs, etc.
Coordinate work with other trades and coordinate scheduling with the
3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with construction supervisor to minimize delays.
bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola-
tion board.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
4. Cover entire floor area with 6 mil (0.15mm) plastic sheeting and
carry sheeting up perimeter isolation board. 2.01 Isolators
5. Place bell-shaped castings on a maximum of 54”(1370mm) cen- A. Bell shaped castings with integral lugs to locate reinforcing,
ters in the general areas in strict accordance with the approved shrouding 2”(50mm) thick Du Pont Neoprene isolators molded to
drawings prepared by the isolation manufacturer. Spacing can be the following AASHO bridge bearing specifications. All housings
increased to straddle machinery locations. Additional reinforce- shall have 3/4”(20mm) minimum diameter jackscrews. Deflections
ment must be detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings when shall not exceed 0.3”(7.5mm) nor the frequency 10Hz. Isolators
required. shall be Mason Industries type FSN.
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: Table 1. AASHO BRIDGE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in
addition to the perimeter of the floating floor. ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TESTED FOR AGING COMPRES-
PROPERTIES OVEN AGING(70h/212°F) OZONE SION SET
5a. In seismic zones attach double acting resilient seismic snubbers Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM
to the structural slab on either side of high center of gravity equip- D-395
ment to withstand the overturning moment generated by the Duro- Tensile Elongat. Hard- Tensile Elongat. 1 ppm in air
meter Strength at Break ness Strength at Break by Vol.20% 22hrs 158F°
machinery snubbers and prevent failure of the floating floor. Shore A (min) (min) (max) (max) (max) Strain 100F° Method B
6. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour floor mono- 40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max)
lithically. 50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
7. Raise floor 2”(50mm) by means of the jack-screws. (If construc-
tion sequence dictates raising the floor before placing machinery,
heavy planking must be used to protect floor while machinery is B. In seismic zones double acting resilient cast in floating floor snub-
being rolled into position). bers shall consist of a ductile iron housing locked into the floating
floor. The housing shall have a removable cover plate to provide
8. Caulk perimeter isolation board in all locations and grout jack- access to the adjustment of clearances in both the up and down
screw holes. directions of the resilient stops. Resilient stops shall be attached
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: to a restraining bolt attached to the structural floor with an
approved anchor. Double acting snubbers shall be Mason
9. Construct block walls on the floating floor being careful that mor- Industries Type SFFS.
tar does not drop behind the walls. Place 2”(50mm) fiberglass
bats against the structural wall as a precaution. Provide sway If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
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specification concluded
C. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a holes are required to drain the structural floor. Floor drains shall
fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a have water proofing membrane clamps. Floor drains shall be
bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for Mason Industries Type CFD-18591.
insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not
in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace PART 3 - EXECUTION
and a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal.
Sway Braces shall be Mason Industries Type DNSB. 3.01 Installation
D. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with Install the floating floor systems according to the installation and
provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of adjustment procedures and drawings submitted by the isolator manu-
3⁄8 ”(9mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. Angle Brackets facturer and approved by the architect.
shall be Mason Industries AB-716.
2.02 Bond Breaker Material

The following table is a general guide to floor thicknesses and air
A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting. gaps. All specifications may be modified to your requirements.
2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board
A. Minimum 3/4”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft. (160 kg/m3) fiberglas isola- TYPICAL FLOOR CONFIGURATIONS
tion board. Isolation board shall be Mason Industries AFG-10. Floor Overall
B. In seismic zone perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed Air Gap Thickness Height
with 3/4”(20mm) thick, 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the
height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be made 3"– Minimum
to the same AASHO specifications, as shown for the FSN mount-
ings and sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm) at maxi- 4"– Most Common
Most
mum earthquake forces. Interspersed pads shall be Mason Common 5"– Seldom Air Gap
Industries Type BBP.
1" or 2" Plus
6"– Common
2.04 Perimeter Caulking Compound Floor
A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade. Occasionally Thicker Floors or Thickness
Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75. 3" or 4" Fractional Dimensions
As Required. We
2.05 Floating Floor Drains have Designed Floating
A. Cast iron design. The upper funnel section cast into the floating Floors 12” Thick.
floor. Lower bucket, built into the structure, shall retain water sur-
rounding the upper section as a between floors sound seal. Weep
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TV STUDIOS, THEATRES, etc. NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM
6. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour floor mono-
TYPICAL FLOOR WITHOUT MACHINERY lithically.
7. Raise floor 2”(50mm) by means of the jack-screws.
8. Caulk perimeter isolation board in all locations and grout jack-
screw holes.
9. Construct block walls on the floating floor being careful that mor-
NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM FOR TV Studios, Theatres, tar does not drop behind the walls. Place 2”(50mm) fiberglass
Bowling Alleys, Kitchens, Squash Courts, Exercise Rooms, etc. bats against the structural wall as a precaution. Provide sway
braces and isolated angle iron wall braces at the top of the walls.
PART 1 - GENERAL Download This Specification Caulk angle iron braces.
1.01 Description Download All Product Details D. Submittals
We have left the blank below for you to fill in the name of the area, i.e. 1. Detailed product drawings and load and deflection curves of all
Auditorium, TV Studio, etc. Please specify floor finish such as hard- isolators.
wood or tile as you normally do in another section. 2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO
A. Scope of Work specifications, see table 1.
1. Isolate floating floors from building structure by means of jack-up 3. Dynamic frequency test data verifying 10 cycle frequency.
neoprene isolators and perimeter isolation board in each of the (fill 4. Acoustical test data from an independent laboratory showing a
in name of area) _____________________. minimum STC of 79 and a minimum INR of 17 using a 4”(100mm)
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: concrete floating floor, a 6”(150mm) structural floor and a
2”(50mm) air gap.
5. A drawing or drawings showing:
B. Substitution of Materials
a. Dead, live and concentrated loads.
1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the prod-
ucts which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples and b. Isolator sizes, deflections, frequencies and locations.
test reports by an independent laboratory for consideration on this If sound barrier walls are used, add:
project.
wall sway brace and isolated angle iron brace sizes, locations
1.02 Design and frequencies.
A. Intent c. Any drains or other penetrations.
1. The floating floor system shall consist of a 4”(100mm) thick con- d. Size, type, elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement.
crete slab isolated from and supported 2”(50mm) above the struc- e. Caulking details.
tural slab by resilient neoprene isolators within cast iron housings
designed to jack up the floor after pouring on the sub-floor. Sub f. Floating floor and wall construction procedure.
floors shall be waterproofed under kitchens.
1.03 Quality Assurance
A. Floating floor system components shall be designed and fabricat-
Sound barrier walls consisting of 6”(150mm) filled concrete block ed by a manufacturer with at least five years experience in 50 sim-
(Barrier wall construction can be changed when writing specifica- ilar installations.
tion) shall rest on the floating floor with a 31⁄2 ”(90mm) air gap to
the structural walls. (31⁄2 ”(90mm) may be reduced to 2”(50mm) if B. The floating floor isolation materials shall be installed and the floor
no sway braces are needed.) raised by or under the supervision of the isolator manufacturer.
2. The floating floor slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls, 1.04 Site Conditions
columns and curbs by means of perimeter isolation board.
3. Any floor drains, piping, conduit and duct penetrations must not installation of the floating floor, the work will not proceed until the
short circuit the isolation system. condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola-
4. In seismic zones the floating floor shall be restrained horizontally tion manufacturer. The sub-floor must have the same pitch as the
by curbs or walls designed to withstand the horizontal seismic top of the floating floor or special provisions made for isolator
forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed housings of different height.
forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm). 1.05 Sequencing and Scheduling
B. Performance Requirements Coordinate work with other trades and coordinate scheduling with the
construction supervisor to minimize delays.
1. The floating floor system shall have a minimum rating of STC-79
and INR+17 as verified by an independent laboratory in prior PART 2 - PRODUCTS
tests.
C. Floor System Construction Procedure 2.01 Isolators
1. The setting of all isolation materials and raising of the floor shall A. Bell shaped castings with integral lugs to locate reinforcing,
be performed by or under the supervision of the isolation manu- shrouding 2”(50mm) thick Du Pont Neoprene isolators molded to
facturer. the following AASHO bridge bearing specifications. All housings
shall have 3⁄4 ”(20mm) minimum diameter jackscrews. Deflections
2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping shall not exceed 0.3”(7.5mm) nor the frequency 10Hz. Isolators
with waterproofing specifications. shall be Mason Industries type FSN.
3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns, Table 1. AASHO BRIDGE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
curbs, etc.
ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TESTED FOR AGING COMPRES-
3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with PROPERTIES SION SET
bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola- OVEN AGING(70h/212°F) OZONE
tion board. Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM
Duro- Tensile Elongat. Hard- Tensile Elongat. 1 ppm in air D-395
4. Cover entire floor area with 6 mil (0.15mm) plastic sheeting and meter Strength at Break ness Strength at Break by Vol.20% 22hrs 158F°
carry sheeting up perimeter isolation board. Shore A (min) (min) (max) (max) (max) Strain 100F° Method B
5. Place bell-shaped castings on maximum 54”(1370mm) centers in 40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max)
the general areas in strict accordance with the approved drawings 50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
prepared by the isolation manufacturer. Additional reinforcement 60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
must be detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings when
required. If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: B. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a
fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a
Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for
addition to the perimeter of the floating floor. insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not
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TV STUDIOS, THEATRES, etc. NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM specification concluded
NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM for ROOFS beginning of specification
in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace and 5. In seismic zones the floating roof shall be restrained horizontally
a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal. Sway braces by curbs or walls designed to withstand the horizontal seismic
shall be Mason Industries Type DNSB. forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed
C. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with between perimeter isolation fiberglass to withstand the seismic
provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm).
3⁄8 ”(9mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. Angle Brackets 6. In seismic zones 2, 3 and 4 or equivalent Av, the roof shall be pro-
shall be Mason Industries AB-716. tected by embedded double acting resilient floor snubbers set in
opposition to the overturning moments at the equipment snubbers in
2.02 Bond Breaker Material all locations where the center of gravity of major equipment is high.
A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting. B. Performance Requirements
1. The floating roof system shall have a minimum rating of STC-79
2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board and INR+17 as verified by an independent laboratory in prior
A. Minimum 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft.(160 kg/m3) fiberglass isola- tests.
tion board. Isolation board shall be Mason Industries AFG-10. C. Roof System Construction Procedure
B. In seismic zone perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed 1. The setting of all isolation materials and raising of the roof shall be
with 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick, 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the performed by or under the supervision of the isolation manufac-
height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be made turer.
to the same AASHO specifications, as shown for the FSN mount-
ings and sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm) at maxi- 2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping
mum earthquake forces. Seismic pads shall be Mason Industries with waterproofing specifications.
Type BBP. 3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns,
curbs, etc.
2.04 Perimeter Caulking Compound
3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with
A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade. bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola-
Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75. tion board.
2.05 Floating Floor Drains 4. Cover entire floor area with 6 mil (0.15mm) plastic sheeting and
carry sheeting up perimeter isolation board.
A. Cast iron design. The upper funnel section cast into the floating
floor. Lower bucket, built into the structure, shall retain water sur- 5. Place bell-shaped castings on maximum 54”(1370mm) centers in
rounding the upper section as a between floors sound seal. Weep the general areas in strict accordance with the approved drawings
holes are required to drain the structural floor. Floor drains shall prepared by the isolation manufacturer. Spacing can be increased
have water proofing membrane clamps. Floor drains shall be to straddle machinery locations. Additional reinforcement must be
Mason Industries Type CFD-18591. detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings when required.
PART 3 - EXECUTION Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in
addition to the perimeter of the floating roof.
3.01 Installation
5a. In seismic zones attach double acting resilient seismic snubbers
Install the floating floor systems according to the installation and to the structural slab on either side of high center of gravity equip-
adjustment procedures and drawings submitted by the isolator manu- ment to withstand the overturning moment generated by the
facturer and approved by the architect. machinery snubbers and prevent failure of the floating roof.
––––––––––––––––––– End of Specification –––––––––––––––––– 6. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour roof mono-
lithically.
7. Raise roof 2”(50mm) by means of the jack-screws. (If construc-
NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM FOR ROOFS. tions sequence dictates raising the roof before placing machinery,
heavy planking must be used to protect the roof if machinery is
PART 1 - GENERAL Download This Specification rolled into position).
8. Caulk perimeter isolation board in all locations and grout jack-
1.01 Description screw holes.
A. Scope of Work If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
1. Isolate floating roofs from the building structure by means of jack- 9. Construct block walls on the floating floor being careful that mor-
up neoprene isolators and perimeter isolation board in each of the tar does not drop behind the walls. Place 2”(50mm) fiberglass
roof areas shown on the drawings. bats against the structural wall as a precaution. Provide sway
braces and isolated angle iron wall braces at the top of the walls.
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: Caulk angle iron braces.
2. Build sound barrier walls on the floating floors. 10. In seismic zones adjust the double acting snubbers after machin-
B. Substitution of Materials ery is in place to provide a maximum up and down clearance of
0.125”(3mm).
1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the products
which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples and test 11. Install waterproofing and flashing.
reports by an independent laboratory for consideration on this project. D. Submittals
1.02 Design 1. Detailed product drawings and load and deflection curves of all
isolators and in seismic zones double acting floor snubbers.
A. Intent
2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO
1. The floating roof system shall consist of a 4”(100mm) water- specifications see Table 1.
proofed concrete slab isolated and supported 2”(50mm) above the
waterproofed structural slab by resilient neoprene isolators within 3. Dynamic frequency test data verifying 10 cycle frequency.
cast iron housings designed to jack up the roof after pouring on 4. Acoustical test data from an independent laboratory showing a
the sub-roof. minimum STC of 79 and a minimum INR of 17 using a 4”(100mm)
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: concrete floating floor, a 6”(150mm) structural floor and a
2”(50mm) air gap.
Sound barrier walls consisting of 6”(150mm) filled concrete block
(Barrier wall construction can be changed when writing specifica- 5. A drawing or drawings showing:
tion) shall rest on the floating floor. a. Dead, live and concentrated loads.
2. The floating roof slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls, b. Isolator sizes, deflections, frequencies and locations and in
columns, and curbs by means of perimeter isolation board. seismic zones, locations of seismic snubbers.
3. Any equipment mounted directly on the floating roof shall be c. Any drains or other penetrations.
installed so as not to damage the roof’s waterproofing.
d. Size, type, elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement.
4. Flashing and waterproofing shall be completed after the roof is
raised. Perimeter flashing shall allow for downward movement of e. Caulking details.
0.5”(12mm). f. Roof system construction procedure.
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NEOPRENE JACK-UP SYSTEM for ROOFS specification concluded
SPRING JACK-UP SYSTEM beginning of specification
1.03 Quality Assurance TYPICAL SPRING CROSS SECTION
A. Floating roof system components shall be designed and fabricat-
ed by a manufacturer with at least five years experience in fifty
similar floor or roof installations.
B. The floating roof isolation materials shall be installed and the roof
raised by or under the supervision of the isolator manufacturer.

installation of the floating roof, the work will not proceed until the
condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola-
tion manufacturer. The sub-roof must have the same pitch as the
top of the floating roof or special provisions made for isolator
housings of different height.
1.05 Sequencing and Scheduling

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 Isolators
A. Bell shaped castings with integral lugs to locate reinforcing,
shrouding 2”(50mm) thick Du Pont Neoprene isolators molded to Type FS
the following AASHO bridge bearing specifications. All housings SPRING
shall have 3⁄4 ”(20mm) minimum diameter jackscrews. Deflections JACK-UP
shall not exceed 0.3”(7.5mm) nor the frequency 10Hz. Isolator MOUNT
shall be Mason Industries type FSN.
Table 1. AASHO BRIDGE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TESTED FOR AGING COMPRES- SPRING JACK-UP SYSTEM FOR TV STUDIOS, THEATRES,
PROPERTIES OVEN AGING(70h/212°F) OZONE SION SET BOWLING ALLEYS, KITCHENS, SQUASH COURTS, EXERCISE
Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM ROOMS, ETC.
Download This Specification
PART 1 - GENERAL
Shore A (min) (min) (max) (max) (max) Strain 100F° Method B
40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max) 1.01 Description Download All Product Details
50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max) A. Scope of Work
B. In seismic zones double acting resilient cast in floating floor snub- 1. Isolate floating floors from the building structure by means of jack-
bers shall consist of a ductile iron housing locked into the floating up spring isolators and perimeter isolation board in each of the
floor. The housing shall have a removable cover plate to provide ______________ rooms as shown on the drawings. (Architect to
access to the adjustment of clearances in both the up and down fill in name of room.)
directions of the resilient stops. Resilient stops shall be attached If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
to a restraining bolt attached to the structural floor with an
approved anchor. Double acting snubbers shall be Mason 2. Build sound barrier walls on the floating floors.
Industries Type SFFS. B. Substitution of Materials
2.02 Bond Breaker Material 1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the prod-
ucts which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples for
A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting. consideration on this project.
2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board 1.02 Design
A. Minimum 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft. (160 kg/m3) isolation board.
Isolation board shall be Mason Industries AFG-10. A. Intent
B. In seismic zone perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed 1. The floating floor system shall consist of a 4”(100mm) thick con-
with 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick, 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the crete slab isolated from and supported 2”(50mm) above the struc-
height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be made tural slab by resilient spring isolators within cast iron housings
to the same AASHO specifications, as shown for the FSN mount- designed to jack up the floor after pouring on the sub-floor.
ings and sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm) at maxi- If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
mum earthquake forces. Interspersed pads shall be Mason
Industries Type BBP. Sound barrier walls consisting of 6”(150mm) filled concrete block
(Barrier wall construction may be changed by the architect when
2.04 Perimeter Caulking Compound writing specification) shall rest on the floating floor with a 31⁄2
”(90mm) air gap to the structural walls. (3”(90mm) may be
A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade. reduced to 2”(50mm) if no sway braces are needed.)
Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75.
2. The floating floor slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls and
2.05 Floating Roof Drains curbs by means of perimeter isolation board.
A. Use standard roof drains cast into the floating roof. The structural 3. Any floor drains, piping, conduit and duct penetrations must not
floor shall have openings large enough to access pipe connec- short circuit the isolation system.
tions to the drains. Drain piping shall be suspended from combi- 4. In seismic zones the floating floor shall be restrained horizontally
nation spring and neoprene hangers with a minimum of 1”(25mm) by curbs or walls designed to withstand the horizontal seismic
static deflection for 40 feet(12 meters) from the attachment point forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed
as shown on the drawings. between perimeter isolation fiberglass to withstand the seismic
B. Roof drains shall be (Architects Preference) forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm).
B. Performance Requirements
PART 3 - EXECUTION
1. All spring isolators shall have the minimum specified deflection.
3.01 Installation C. Floor System Construction Procedure
Install the floating roof systems according to the installation and adjust- 1. The setting of all isolation materials and raising of the floor shall
ment procedures and drawings submitted by the isolator manufactur- be performed by or under the supervision of the isolation manu-
er and approved by the architect. facturer.
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SPRING JACK-UP SYSTEM specification concluded
2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping PART 2 - PRODUCTS
with waterproofing specifications.
2.01 Isolators
3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns,
curbs, etc. A. Casting or weldments consisting of an internally threaded outer
housing complete with lugs to support the reinforcing system. The
3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with inner inverted cup shaped housing shall be externally threaded.
bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola- The springs are compressed and the floor lifted by turns of the
tion board. internal housing. Springs shall be seated in neoprene cups and
4. Cover entire floor area with 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting housings shall have removable cover plates. Spring diameters shall
and carry sheeting up perimeter isolation board. be no less than 0.8 of the compressed height of the spring at rated
load. Springs shall have a minimum additional travel to solid equal
5. Place spring isolator castings on a maximum of 54”(1370mm) to 50% of the rated deflection. Spring deflections shall be a mini-
centers in the general areas in strict accordance with the mum of 0.75”(20mm). (Note to architect: Deflections may be
approved drawings prepared by the isolation manufacturer. changed as required.) Isolators shall be Mason Industries Type FS.
Additional reinforcement such as in wall locations must be
detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings when required. If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
B. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a
Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for
addition to the perimeter of the floating floor. insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not
in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace
6. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour floor mono- and a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal.
lithically. Sway Braces shall be Mason Industries Type DNSB.
7. Raise floor 2”(50mm) by means of the isolator threaded sleeves C. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with
and replace covers. provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of
3⁄8 ”(9mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. Angle Brackets
8. Caulk perimeter isolation board in all locations. shall be Mason Industries Type AB-716.
2.02 Bond Breaker Material
tar does not drop behind the walls. Place 2”(50mm) fiberglass A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting.
bats against the structural wall as a precaution. Readjust perime-
ter isolators as required to compensate for wall weight as the wall 2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board
is built. Provide sway braces and isolated angle iron wall braces A. Minimum 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft. (160 kg/m3) fiberglass iso-
at the top of the walls. Caulk angle iron braces. lation board. Isolation board shall be shall be Mason Industries
AFG-10.
D. Submittals
B. In seismic zone perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed
1. Detailed product drawings including load and deflection curves of with 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick, 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the
all isolators. height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be
2. Drawing or drawings showing: Dupont neoprene pads molded to the following AASHO specifica-
tions. Pads shall be sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm)
a. Dead, live and concentrated loads. at maximum earthquake forces. Interspersed pads shall be Mason
b. Isolator sizes, deflections and locations.
Table 1. AASHO BRIDGE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following to b:
Wall sway brace and isolated angle iron brace locations. PROPERTIES OVEN AGING(70h/212°F) OZONE SION SET
c. Any drain and penetration locations. Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM
d. Size, type, elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement. meter Strength at Break ness Strength at Break by Vol.20% 22hrs 158F°
e. Caulking details. Shore A (min) (min) (max) (max) (max) Strain 100F° Method B
40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max)
f. Floating floor and wall construction procedure. 50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
1.03 Quality Assurance
A. Floating floor system components shall be designed and fabricat-
ed by a manufacturer with at least five years experience in fifty A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade.
similar installations. Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75.
B. The floating floor isolation materials shall be installed and the floor 2.05 Floating Floor Drains
raised by or under the supervision of the isolator manufacturer.
A. Cast iron design. The upper funnel section cast into the floating
1.04 Site Conditions floor. Lower bucket, built into the structure, shall retain water sur-
rounding the upper section as a between floors sound seal. Weep
A. If site conditions are unsatisfactory or raise questions about the holes are required to drain the structural floor. Floor drains shall
installation of the floating floor, the work will not proceed until the have water proofing membrane clamps. Floor drains shall be
condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola- Mason Industries Type CFD-18591.
tion manufacturer. The sub-floor must have the same pitch as the
top of the floating floor or special provisions made for isolator PART 3 - EXECUTION
housings of different height.
3.01 Installation
Install the floating floor systems according to the installation and
Coordinate work with other trades and coordinate scheduling with the adjustment procedures and drawings submitted by the isolator manu-
construction supervisor to minimize delays. facturer and approved by the architect.
Note to Architect: When theatres have sharply sloped floors, FSN or

FS mountings must be furnished with round cast iron or neoprene
wedges at each FSN or FS location so mountings are installed level.
In extreme cases a restraining curb is needed at the base of the slope
or the end of the straight section adjoining the slope.
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2. The floating floor slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls and
curbs by means of perimeter isolation board.
3. Any floor drains, piping, conduit and duct penetrations must not
short circuit the isolation system.
4. Any equipment within these rooms shall be mounted on house-
keeping pads or directly on the floating floor as shown on the
drawings.
5. In seismic zones the floating floor shall be restrained horizontally
forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed
between perimeter isolator fiberglass to withstand the seismic
forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm).
Type CFDA4 x 4 6. In seismic zones 2, 3 and 4 or equivalent Av, the floor shall be pro-
FLOOR DRAIN tected by embedded double acting resilient floor snubbers set in
opposition to the overturning moments at the equipment snubbers
in all locations where the center of gravity of major equipment is
high.
Type EAFM B. Performance Requirements
NEOPRENE FLOOR MOUNT 1. The floating floor system shall have a minimum rating of STC-79
and INR+17 as verified by an independent laboratory in prior
tests.
NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM FOR MECHANICAL EQUIP- C. Floor System Construction Procedure
MENT ROOMS WITH MACHINERY SUPPORTED BY THE FLOAT- 1. The setting of all isolation materials shall be performed by or
ING FLOOR. under the supervision of the isolation manufacturer.
Download This Specification 2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping
PART 1 - GENERAL
with waterproofing specifications.
1.01 Description Download All Product Details 3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns,
A. Scope of Work curbs, etc.
1. Isolate floating floors from building structure by means of neo- 3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with
prene isolators under plywood panels and perimeter isolation bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola-
board in mechanical equipment rooms as shown on the drawings. tion board.
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: 4. Place individual neoprene isolators on the sub-floor at a maximum
spacing of 24”(600mm) in strict accordance with the approved
2. Build sound barrier walls on the floating floors. drawings prepared by the isolation manufacturer. Additional rein-
B. Substitution of Materials forcement must be detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings
when required.
1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the prod-
ucts which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples and If sound barrier isolation walls are used, add the following:
test reports by an independent laboratory for consideration on this Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in
project. addition to the perimeter of the floating floor.
5. In seismic zones provide anchorage for the double acting resilient
1.02 Design vertical snubbers to the structural slab. Snubber anchor bolts
A. Intent must be in close proximity to the mechanical snubbers restraining
any high center of gravity equipment to withstand the overturning
1. The floating floor shall consist of a 4”(100mm) thick concrete slab moments generated by the machinery snubbers and prevent fail-
isolated from and supported 21⁄2 ”(62mm) above the waterproofed ure of the floating floor.
structural slab by resilient neoprene isolators covered by 1/2”
(12mm) plywood panels that form the pouring surface. 6. Cover isolators with 1⁄2 ”(12mm) AC plywood. Isolators shall be
located under joints and joints staggered. Connect plywood at
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: abutting edges and corners with 16 gauge steel junction plates.
Sound barrier walls consisting of 6”(150mm) filled concrete block 7. Cover the plywood with 6 mil (0.15mm) plastic sheeting and carry
(Barrier wall construction may be changed by architect when writ- it up the walls past the perimeter isolation.
ing specification) shall rest on the floating floor with a 31⁄2
”(90mm) air gap to the structural walls. (31⁄2 ”(90mm) may be 8. Place seismic snubber housings on the anchor bolts that protrude
reduced to 2”(50mm) if no sway braces are needed.) from the structural floor and through the plywood.
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MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM
specification concluded
9. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour floor mono- restraining bolt attached to the structural floor with an approved
lithically. anchor. Double acting snubbers shall be Mason Industries Type
SFFS.
10. After the concrete has hardened, caulk all perimeter isolation
board. If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: C. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a
fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a
Construct block walls on the floating floor being careful that mor- bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for
tar does not drop behind the walls. Place 2”(50mm) fiberglass insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not
bats against the structural wall as a precaution. Provide sway in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace
braces and isolated angle iron wall braces at the top of the walls. and a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal.
Caulk angle iron braces. Sway Braces shall be Mason Industries Type DNSB.
11. In seismic zones adjust the double acting snubbers after machin- D. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with
ery is in place to provide a maximum up and down clearance of provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of
0.125”(3mm). 3⁄8 ”(9mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. Angle Brackets
D. Submittals shall be Mason Industries Type AB-716.
1. Detailed product drawings and load and deflection curves of all 2.02 Plywood Covering Material
isolators. In seismic zones details of double acting floor snubbers.
A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting.
2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO
specifications see Table 1. 2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board
3. Dynamic frequency test data verifying 10 cycle frequency. A. Minimum 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft. (160 kg/m3) fiberglass iso-
4. Acoustical test data from an independent laboratory showing a lation board. Isolation board shall Mason Industries AFG-10.
minimum STC-79 and a minimum INR+17 using a 4”(100mm) B. In seismic zones perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed
concrete floating floor, a 6”(150mm) structural floor and 2”(50mm) with 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the
air gap. height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be made
5. A drawing or drawings showing: to the same AASHO specifications, as shown for the EAFM
mountings and sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm) at
a. Dead, live and concentrated loads. maximum earthquake forces. Interspersed pads shall be Mason
b. Isolators sizes, deflections, frequencies and locations. In seis- Industries Type BBP.
mic zones add: “Locations and details of seismic snubbers”.
A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade.
Wall sway brace and isolator, angle iron brace sizes, locations and Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75.
frequencies.
c. Any drain and penetration locations. 2.05 Floating Floor Drains
d. Size type elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement. A. Cast iron design. The upper funnel section cast into the floating
floor. Lower bucket, built into the structure, shall retain water sur-
e. Caulking details. rounding the upper section as a between floors sound seal. Weep
f. Floating floor and wall construction procedure. holes are required to drain the structural floor. Floor drains shall
have water proofing membrane clamps. Floor drains shall be
1.03 Quality Assurance Mason Industries Type CFD-18591.
A. Floating floor system components shall be designed and fabricat- 2.06 Plywood
ed by a manufacturer with at least five years experience in fifty
similar installations. A. Type AC exterior grade 1⁄2 ”(12mm) thick.
B. The floating floor isolation materials and panel board forms shall PART 3 - EXECUTION
be installed under the supervision of the isolator manufacturer.
1.04 Site Conditions 3.01 Installation

A. If site conditions are unsatisfactory or raise questions about the Install the floating floor systems according to the installation and
installation of the floating floor, the work will not proceed until the adjustment procedures and drawings submitted by the isolator manu-
condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola- facturer and approved by the architect.
tion manufacturer.

APPLICATION OF SEISMIC FLOATING FLOOR SNUBBERS
PART 2 - PRODUCTS CONDENSER

2.01 Isolators
A. Cylindrical neoprene mountings with a diameter no less than 0.9
of the 2”(50mm) height. Isolators are molded to the following Du
Pont neoprene AASHO bridge bearing specification. Maximum
durometer 60. Deflections shall not exceed 0.3”(7.5mm) nor the
frequency 10Hz. Isolators shall be Mason Industries Type EAFM. COOLER
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50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
B. In seismic zones double acting resilient cast in floating floor snub-
bers shall consist of a ductile iron housing locked into the floating
floor. The housing shall have a removable cover plate to provide
access to the adjustment of resilient stop clearances in both the SNUBBER SHOWN WITH EAFM PANEL SYSTEM
up and down directions. Resilient stops shall be attached to a Equally suitable for FSN Jack-Up Floors
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TV STUDIOS, THEATRES, etc. NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM
TYPICAL SLOPED THEATRE FLOOR addition to the perimeter of the floating floor.
5. Cover isolators with 1⁄2 ”(12mm) AC plywood. Isolators shall be
abutting edges with plywood junction plates.
6. Cover the plywood with polyethylene sheeting and carry it up the
walls past the perimeter isolation.
7. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour floor mono-
lithically.
8. After the concrete has hardened, caulk all perimeter isolation
board.
NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM FOR TV STUDIOS, THE- If sound barrier walls are used, add 9.
ATRES, BOWLING ALLEYS, KITCHEN, SQUASH COURTS, EXER-
CISE ROOMS, ETC. 9. Construct block walls on the floating floor being careful that mor-
tar does not drop behind the walls. Place 2”(50mm) fiberglass
Download This Specification bats against the structural wall as a precaution. Provide sway
PART 1 - GENERAL braces and isolated angle iron wall braces at the top of the walls.
Caulk angle iron braces.
1.01 Description Download All Product Details
D. Submittals
A. Scope of Work
1. Detailed product drawings and load and deflection curves of all
1. Isolate floating floors from building structure by means of neo- isolators.
prene isolators under plywood panels and perimeter isolation
board in mechanical equipment rooms as shown on the drawings. 2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO
specifications see Table 1.
3. Dynamic frequency test data verifying 10 cycle frequency.
4. Acoustical test data from an independent laboratory showing a
B. Substitution of Materials minimum STC-79 and a minimum INR+17 using a 4”(100mm)
1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the prod- concrete floating floor, a 6”(150mm) structural floor and 2”(50mm)
ucts which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples and air gap.
test reports by an independent laboratory for consideration on this 5. A drawing or drawings showing:
project.
1.02 Design b. Isolators sizes, deflections, frequencies and locations.
A. Intent If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
1. The floating floor shall consist of a 4”(100mm) thick concrete slab Wall sway brace and isolator, angle iron brace sizes, locations
isolated from and supported 21⁄2 ”(62mm) above the waterproofed and frequencies.
structural slab by resilient neoprene isolators covered by plywood
panels that form the pouring surface. c. Any drain and penetration locations.
If sound barrier walls are used, add the following: d. Size type elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement.
Sound barrier walls consisting of 6” (150mm) filled concrete block e. Caulking details.
(Barrier wall construction may be changed by architect when writ-
ing specification) shall rest on the floating floor with a 31⁄2 ” f. Floating floor and wall construction procedure.
(90mm) air gap to the structural walls. (31⁄2 ”(90mm) may be
reduced to 2”(50mm) if no sway braces are needed.) 1.03 Quality Assurance
2. The floating floor slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls and A. Floating floor system components shall be designed and fabricat-
curbs by means of perimeter isolation board. ed by a manufacturer with at least five years experience in fifty
similar installations.
short circuit the isolation system. B. The floating floor isolation materials and panel board forms shall
4. Any equipment within these rooms shall be mounted on house-
keeping pads or directly on the floating floor as shown on the 1.04 Site Conditions
drawings.
5. In seismic zones the floating floor shall be restrained horizontally installation of the floating floor, the work will not proceed until the
by curbs or walls designed to withstand the horizontal seismic condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola-
forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed tion manufacturer.
between perimeter isolator fiberglass to withstand the seismic
forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm). 1.05 Sequencing and Scheduling
B. Performance Requirements Coordinate work with other trades and coordinate scheduling with the
1. The floating floor system shall have a minimum rating of STC-79 construction supervisor to minimize delays.
and INR+17 as verified by an independent laboratory in prior
tests. PART 2 - PRODUCTS
C. Floor System Construction Procedure 2.01 Isolators
1. The setting of all isolation materials shall be performed by or A. Cylindrical neoprene mountings with a diameter no less than 0.9
under the supervision of the isolation manufacturer. of the 2”(50mm) height. Isolators are molded to the following Du
2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping Pont neoprene AASHO bridge bearing specification. Maximum
with waterproofing specifications. durometer 60. Deflections shall not exceed 0.3”(7.5mm) nor the
frequency 10Hz. Isolators shall be Mason Industries Type EAFM.
3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns,
curbs, etc. If sound barrier walls are used, add the following:
3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with B. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a
bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola- fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a
tion board. bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for
insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not
4. Place individual neoprene isolators on the sub-floor at a maximum in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace
spacing of 24” (600mm) in strict accordance with the approved and a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal.
drawings prepared by the isolation manufacturer. Additional rein- Sway Braces shall be Mason Industries Type DNSB.
forcement must be detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings
when required. C. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with
provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of
If sound barrier isolation walls are used, add the following: 3⁄8 ”(9mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. Angle Brackets
Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in shall be Mason Industries Type AB-716.
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TV STUDIOS, THEATRES, etc. NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM specification concluded
NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM for ROOFS beginning of specification
2.02 Bond Breaker Material 5. In seismic zones the floating roof shall be restrained horizontally
A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting. forces. Solid bridge bearing neoprene pads shall be interspersed
2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board forces with a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm).
A. Minimum 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft. (160 kg/m3) fiberglass iso-
lation board. Isolation board shall Mason Industries AFG-10. 6. In seismic zones 2, 3 and 4 or equivalent Av, the floor shall be pro-
tected by embedded double acting resilient floor snubbers set in
B. In seismic zones perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed opposition to the overturning moments at the equipment snubbers
with 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the in all locations where the center of gravity of major equipment is
height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be made high.
to the same AASHO specifications, as shown for the EAFM
mountings and sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm) at B. Performance Requirements
maximum earthquake forces. Interspersed pads shall be Mason 1. The floating roof system shall have a minimum rating of STC 79
Industries Type BBP. and INR+17 as verified by an independent laboratory in prior
tests.
C. Roof System Construction Procedure
A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade.
Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75. 1. The setting of all isolation materials shall be performed by or
under the supervision of the isolation manufacturer.
2.05 Floating Floor Drains 2. Set and waterproof any drains and lower pipe seals in keeping
A. Cast iron design. The upper funnel section cast into the floating with waterproofing specifications.
floor. Lower bucket, built into the structure, shall retain water sur- 3. Cement perimeter isolation board around all walls, columns,
rounding the upper section as a between floors sound seal. Weep curbs, etc.
holes are required to drain the structural floor. Floor drains shall
have water proofing membrane clamps. Floor drains shall be 3a. In seismic zones intersperse the perimeter isolation board with
Mason Industries Type CFD-18591. bridge bearing quality neoprene pads the thickness of the isola-
tion board.
2.06 Plywood 4. Place individual neoprene isolators on the sub-floor at a maximum
A. Type AC exterior grade 1⁄2 ”(12mm) thick. spacing of 24”(600mm) in strict accordance with the approved
drawings prepared by the isolation manufacturer. Additional rein-
forcement must be detailed on isolation manufacturer’s drawings
PART 3 - EXECUTION when required.
3.01 Installation If sound barrier isolation walls are used, add the following:
Install the floating floor systems according to the installation and Perimeter isolators shall be selected to support the wall weight in
adjustment procedures and drawings submitted by the isolator manu- addition to the perimeter of the floating roof.
facturer and approved by the architect.
5. In seismic zones provide anchorage for the double acting resilient
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must be in close proximity to the mechanical snubbers restraining
any high center of gravity equipment to withstand the overturning
moments generated by the machinery snubbers and prevent fail-
ure of the floating floor.
6. Cover isolators with 1⁄2 ”(12mm) AC plywood. Isolators shall be
abutting edges and corners with 16 gauge steel junction plates.
NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM FOR ROOFS 7. Cover the plywood with polyethylene sheeting and carry it up the
walls past the perimeter isolation.
PART 1 - GENERAL Download This Specification 8. Place seismic snubber housings on anchor bolts that protrude
from the structural floor and through the plywood.
1.01 Description
A. Scope of Work
Download All Product Details 9. Place reinforcing as shown on the drawings and pour floor mono-
lithically.
1. Isolate floating roofs from the building structure by means of neo- 10. After the concrete has hardened, caulk all perimeter isolation
prene isolators under plywood panels and perimeter isolation board.
board as shown on the drawings.
2. Build sound barrier walls on the floating floors. tar does not drop behind the walls.
B. Substitution of Materials 12. Perimeter roofing shall be done to allow for 0.5”(12mm) of down-
1. Substitute materials shall meet or exceed the “quality” of the prod- ward movement without leakage.
ucts which are listed in these Specifications. Submit samples and 13. In seismic zones adjust the double acting snubbers after machin-
test reports by an independent laboratory for consideration on this ery is in place to provide a maximum up and down clearance of
project. 0.125”(3mm).
1.02 Design D. Submittals
A. Intent 1. Detailed product drawings and load and deflection curves of all
isolators and in seismic zones double acting floor snubbers.
1. The floating roof shall consist of a 4”(100mm) thick concrete slab
isolated from and supported 21⁄2 ”(62mm) above the waterproof 2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO
structural slab by resilient neoprene isolators covered by plywood specifications see Table 1.
panels that form the pouring surface. 3. Dynamic frequency test data verifying 10 cycle frequency.
4. Acoustical test data from an independent laboratory showing a
Sound barrier walls consisting of 6”(150mm) filled concrete block minimum STC of 79 and a minimum INR of 17 using a 4”(100mm)
(Barrier wall construction can be changed when writing specifica- concrete floating floor, a 6”(150mm) structural floor and a
tion) shall rest on the floating floor. 2”(50mm) air gap.
2. The floating roof slab shall be isolated from adjoining walls and 5. A drawing or drawings showing:
curbs by means of perimeter isolation board.
short circuit the isolation system. b. Isolator sizes, deflections, frequencies and locations and in
seismic zones, locations of seismic snubbers.
4. Any equipment on the roof shall be mounted on housekeeping
pads or directly on the floating roofs as shown on the drawings, c. Any drain and penetration locations.
and installed so as not to damage the roof’s waterproofing. d. Size, type, elevation and spacing of concrete reinforcement.
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NEOPRENE FORM-WORK SYSTEM for ROOFS specification concluded
e. Caulking details. access to the adjustment of clearances in both the up and down
directions of the resilient stops. Resilient stops shall be attached
f. Floating roof and wall construction procedure. to a restraining bolt attached to the structural floor with an
approved anchor. Double acting snubbers shall be Mason
1.03 Quality Assurance Industries Type SFFS.
A. Floating roof system components shall be designed and fabricat-
ed by a manufacturer of at least five years experience in fifty sim- 2.02 Plywood Cover Material
ilar floating floor installations.
A. Provide one (1) layer of 6 mil (0.15mm) polyethylene sheeting
B. The floating roof isolation materials and panel board forms shall over the plywood.
2.03 Perimeter Isolation Board
A. Minimum 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick 10 #/cu.ft. (160 kg/m3) fiberglass iso-
A. If site conditions are unsatisfactory or raise questions about the lation board. Isolation board shall be Mason Industries AFG-10.
installation of the floating floor, the work will not proceed until the
condition has been corrected in a manner acceptable to the isola- B. In seismic zone perimeter isolation board shall be interspersed
tion manufacturer. The sub-floor must have the same pitch as the with 3⁄4 ”(20mm) thick, 60 durometer bridge bearing pads the
top of the floating roof or special provisions made for isolator height of the perimeter material. Bridge bearing pad shall be made
housings of different height. to the same AASHO specifications, as shown for the EAFM
mountings and sized for a maximum deflection of 0.2”(5mm) at
1.05 Sequencing and Scheduling maximum earthquake forces. Interspersed pads shall be Mason
construction supervisor to minimize delays. 2.04 Perimeter Caulking Compound
PART 2 - PRODUCTS A. Non-hardening, drying or bleeding. Troweling or pouring grade.

Caulking compound shall be Mason Industries Type CC-75.
2.01 Isolators
2.05 Floating Roof Drains
A. Cylindrical neoprene mountings with a diameter no less than 0.9
of the 2” (50mm) height. Isolators are molded to the following A. Floating roof drains shall be selected by the architect. A hole large
Dupont neoprene AASHO bridge bearing specification. Maximum enough to allow passage of the drain piping shall be left in the
durometer 60. Deflections shall not exceed 0.3”(7.5mm) nor the structural roof. Drain piping shall be suspended from combination
frequency 10Hz. Isolators shall be Mason Industries Type EAFM. spring and neoprene hangers with a minimum of 1”(25mm) static
deflection for 40 feet (12 meters) from the attachment point as
Table 1. AASHO BRIDGE BEARING SPECIFICATIONS shown on the drawings.
ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TESTED FOR AGING COMPRES- B. Floor drains shall be (Architects preference).
Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM 2.06 Plywood
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50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max) 3.01 Installation
B. In seismic zones double acting resilient cast in floating floor snub- Install the floating floor systems according to the installation proce-
bers shall consist of a ductile iron housing locked into the floating dures and drawings submitted by the isolator manufacturer and
floor. The housing shall have a removable cover plate to provide approved by the architect.
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SPRINWOODEN FLOATING FLOORS discussion & specification
It is often necessary to provide a wooden floating floor rather than the heavier con-
crete construction with wood topping. Cost or weight restrictions may be the factor. PRODUCT DETAILS
In older buildings it is often necessary to improve on existing floors with a lightweight
impact noise resistant construction. A resiliently supported wooden floor will reduce ND Double Deflection Neoprene Mounts
the rumbling noise of a bowling ball, the click, click of a woman’s heels and that por- Height Saving D
tion of a typical noise generated by a piano that travels down the piano legs and into ND Mounting Simpler ND
the structure. It will offer only minor reduction of airborne sound, as there is insuffi- Position Mounting
cient mass in the surface. In some applications on stages or in rehearsal rooms the Position
primary purpose is relief and comfort for the dancers. Landing on concrete or hard
5⁄8 ”
mounted wood surfaces is very damaging to a dancer’s feet and legs. 1” Wood
Nail
We have run some tests on INR and IAC as noted below, and hope to run other
tests on STC, but have not done so at this writing. We have seen meaningful 1”
results, however, using this construction under judo rings, rehearsal dance floors, A
bowling alleys, gymnasium floors and high school machine shops. C
B
In most cases, we have used our type ND neoprene mountings, and occasionally
our type MFS spring designs. We have included a typical specification using the ND
neoprene mountings and prefer not to write a general specification for springs, as Lowest
spring selections are very construction dependent. Please let us help you specifi- Load Max Dynamic
Range Defl. Freq. A B C D
cally on direct mounted spring applications. (lbs) (in) (60 Duro) (in) (in) (in) (in)
Our wooden floor specifications can be modified depending on your specific con- 15 to 150 0.23 9 Hz 33⁄16 15⁄8 11⁄2 11⁄4
struction and finish. For example, rather than plywood you might be using heavy 50 to 300 0.28 8 Hz 37⁄8 25⁄16 11⁄2 13⁄4
tongue and groove sub-flooring across the sleepers and a hardwood finish. 140 to 600 0.40 6.5 Hz 51⁄2 35⁄16 23⁄4 25⁄8
80
1/8” VINYL ACOUSTICAL TILE
INR -8 Test 3” STRUCTURAL SLAB MFS
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ON STEEL DECK Spring
OCTAVE BAND LEVELS (dB re 0.0002 microbar)
Test 1 HUNG ACOUSTICAL CEILING Floor

60 3/4” PLYWOOD Mounts
2 X 4 WOOD SLEEPER 16” on Center 1” Wood
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INR +20 SAME AS TEST 1
40 IIC 71
INR +27
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Reference impact Insulation SAME AS TEST 2
20 Class Contours IIC 3 EXCEPT WITH FIBERGLASS
Measured Octave Band Levels IN VOID BENEATH PLYWOOD
Impact Sound Transmission INR
10 Robt. A. Hansen Assoc. DOUBLE LAYER
125 250 500 1000 2000 4000
CENTER FREQUENCY of OCTAVE BAND (Hz) Field Test 1081 Apr 76 PLYWOOD PATTERN
floor area. Neoprene strip should be full height of overall construction.
TYPICAL WOODEN FLOATING FLOOR
2. Counter bore holes on 24”(600mm) centers in underside of 2x4 sleep-
ers so that the depth allows for an unloaded clearance of 5⁄8 ”
(16mm) between the underside of the sleeper and the top of the isola-
tor base plate. Holes shall be large enough to provide a minimum clear-
ance of 1⁄4 ”(6mm) all around the diameter of the isolators. Bolt the iso-
lators to the 2x4 with flat head machine screws in countersunk holes.
WOODEN FLOATING FLOORS FOR DANCE FLOORS, STAGE FLOORS, 2a. When height is not critical, use the following alternate.
BOWLING ALLEYS, GYMNASIUMS, LIGHT DUTY MACHINE SHOPS, ETC. Invert the neoprene isolator and nail securely to the underside of the
A. Scope Download This Specification 2x4 sleeper on the center line.
Isolate the wooden floating floor from the building structure by means 3. Place the sleepers all around the perimeter of the room up against the
of double deflection neoprene isolators and perimeter isolation. neoprene sponge perimeter isolation.
B. Materials Download All Product Details 4. Place the balance of the sleepers in parallel rows on 16”(405mm)
centers across the room as shown on the drawings.
1. Sleepers: Kiln dried 2x4’s minimum 12’(3.6m) long.
5. Lay 11⁄2 ”(40mm) – 3# Density Fiberglass Insulation between rows of sleepers.
2. Flooring: 2 layers 3⁄4 ”(20mm) AC plywood.
6. Attach the first 3⁄4 ”(20mm) layer of plywood to the sleepers with 2”
3. Neoprene Isolators: Minimum of 11⁄2 ”(40mm) high with an extended (50mm) flat head screws on 16”(405mm) centers. Lay the rows of ply-
neoprene covered base plate and a tapped steel insert on top. wood down so the joints are staggered by 48”(1220mm) and the ply-
Isolators shall be selected for a maximum of 0.23” deflection and shall wood is snug against the perimeter neoprene sponge.
be molded to the following AASHO Table B Bridge bearing properties.
7. Lay the second layer of 3⁄4 ”(20mm) plywood down with the joints off-
ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TESTED FOR AGING COMPRES- set 16”(405mm) in both directions in relation to the first layer. Attach
PROPERTIES OVEN AGING(70h/212°F) OZONE SION SET the second layer of plywood to the first by means of 11⁄2 ”(40mm)
Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM long flat head wood screws on 16”(405mm) centers in both directions.
Duro- Tensile Elongat. Hard- Tensile Elongat. 1 ppm in air D-395 Use wood glue between layers.
meter Strength at Break ness Strength at Break by Vol.20% 22hrs 158F° 8. Apply floor finish as shown on the drawings.
D. Submittals
40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max)
50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max) 1. Load and deflection curves of all isolators.
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
2. Certification of the elastomeric compound to the listed AASHO spec-
4. Perimeter Isolation Sponge: Neoprene sponge 1⁄2 ”(12mm) thick. ifications.
5. Fiberglass Insulation: Unfaced lightweight 11⁄2 ”(40mm) – 3# Density E. Manufacturer
Fiber-glass Insulation Batts The following products are approved for use: Double Deflection
C. Floor System Construction Procedure Neoprene Mountings manufactured to AASHO specifications.
1. Cement 1⁄2 ”(12mm) thick neoprene sponge to walls around entire Mountings shall be Mason Industries, Inc. Type ND-BBP.
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SPRINISOLATED WALLS discussion
Walls are isolated to prevent flanking around floating floors or to improve the STC between adja-
cent spaces.
The word “flanking” is used to describe a vibration or noise path that goes around an isolated
component. If a structure is built with continuous walls so that in cross section it is as an H and
we introduce a floating floor, the STC of the system will probably remain at only 60 or 63 regard-
less of the floor’s rating. Sound energy vibrates the walls and this vibration continues in wave
form to the lower spaces where the wall reintroduces the sound. This is flanking or bypassing
the floating floor. The difference in results is shown in Test Two as opposed to Test One in the
beginning of our discussion on page 3. The floor constructions were exactly the same. In Test
FLANKED FLOOR One, however, the sound impinged directly on the walls and ceiling without the isolated barrier
walls and ceiling used in Test Two.
To complete an envelope, secondary walls must be introduced with the same consideration
given to mass and air gap as covered in the floor discussion. The problem is simpler, because
the walls normally support only their own weight and they need not have the structural strength
FLOATING of the floor. Poured concrete or concrete block walls should approach the floor density. It is most
FLOOR important that block joints are properly filled with mortar and painting the walls so the construc-
SUPPORTED tion is more nearly airtight helps.
WALL
The best approach is resting these walls on the perimeter of the floating floor so the floor isola-
tion system serves the walls as well. If this is not possible, the second choice is supporting the
isolated wall on the structural slab with continuous neoprene pads, and providing a caulked fiber-
glas seal between the floating floor and the wall as described for the perimeter in the previous
specifications.
If the wall is so high as to be unstable it must be protected against buckling or toppling by means
of resilient sway braces anchored to the structural walls. Sway braces are mandatory for all inde-
pendent walls resting on pads if they are not locked at the top. Braces are normally placed 4’
apart horizontally with the vertical spacing of rows dependent on the height and thickness of the
wall. It is seldom that more than two rows of braces are required.
Occasionally we have used double acting springs for sway braces in conjunction with spring
mounted floors. In most cases, however, our recommended design is the neoprene Type DNSB
as illustrated on page 20. When space is limited, the WIC clip is the logical alternate. (Page 20)
Yet another variation, Type WCL, consists of a channel shaped bracket that is lined with 5/16”
neoprene waffle pad and a 1/4” thick felt backing. With this arrangement the bracket is bolted to
STRUCTURAL the structural wall so that horizontal steel furring can be laid in the isolated pocket as illustrated.
FLOOR (Page 20)
SUPPORTED
WALL When we did our test work at Riverbank, we did not place lightweight fiberglas fill between the
walls of our inner room and the walls of the laboratory. Concrete short circuited the air gap and
we had to break it out. Therefore, under Construction Procedure you will find that we have said
that “special care must be taken to completely butter all joints and concrete must not be allowed
to drop behind the wall and short circuit the air gap”.
If you wish to be more cautious about concrete droppings, you can call for 1 1/2” or 2” thick three
pound minimum density fiberglas to fill this vertical void. Call for the fiberglas in the materials
portion of the specification and then in the construction procedure advise the contractor to
cement the fiberglas to the structural wall in advance of the placing of the concrete blocks. Thus,
the fiberglas will serve to prevent accidental short circuiting of the air gap. It is primarily a
mechanical rather than an acoustical aid.
We must also be concerned with sound leakage over the top of the wall. If a wall is short and
TYPICAL LIGHTWEIGHT
rigid and need not be locked at the top, the least expensive approach is the inclusion of a fiber-
WALL BRACE AND SUPPORT glas pad over the last course of masonry with acoustical caulking on both sides of the pad. In
most cases, it is easier to both lock the walls in place and seal them by the use of continuous
angle brackets type AB-716 which are placed on both sides of the wall as illustrated on page 20.
Test Three If the walls are stable and it is possible to rest the floating ceiling on the floating walls to com-
BROADCASTING STUDIO plete the box, there is no need for these top details.
Frequency Transmission
(Hz) Loss (dB) When an isolated wall abuts the rigid structure, it is usual to place a fully caulked strip of fiber-
glas or 1/2” neoprene sponge at the end to prevent short circuiting. AB-716 angle braces can be
100 47
125 48 used vertically as well for locking purposes or a caulked vertical section of channel iron lined with
160 50 1/2” neoprene sponge makes another neat joint as the wall fits between the flanges.
200 54
250 60 If some lesser STC values are satisfactory, it is not necessary to use masonry. Good results can
315 66 be obtained with gypsum board walls or various of the prefabricated acoustical partitions as
400 71 shown by Test Three of a small broadcasting studio using a 4” jack-up concrete floor, gypsum
500 79 board walls on three sides and an isolated ceiling. You will note that rather than the 79 STC
630 85 obtained with the 2” air gap in the Riverbank Test, this room came in at FSTC 71 with an INR of
800 90 plus 24. These are excellent results and probably more than satisfactory for most situations. This
1000 95 less expensive construction should certainly be considered. The type WCL clip was used to
1250 92 resiliently support horizontal runners and we had included fiberglas behind the walls as always
1600 92
for lightweight construction.
FSTC 71
INR +24 Isolated walls are often used without floating floors to reduce sound transmission between adja-
Cerami Field Test 2501, July 1, 1974 cent spaces. Here the floor provides a possible flanking path, but if results in the STC 60 range
are satisfactory this is certainly a valid technique. All of the wall specifications are meant to be
used with or without the floor specifications as required.
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Waffle Pads 3⁄8 ” Sponge
NOTE: The floating floor specifications already include provision for 2. Build concrete block wall on perimeter of floating floor leaving a
floating walls. The following independent specification is provided for 31⁄2 ”(90mm) gap between the building wall and the floating wall.
additional clarity. (31⁄2 ”(90mm) may be reduced to 2”(50mm) if no sway braces are
needed.)
MASONRY WALL ISOLATION, WALLS RESTING ON FLOATING 3. Cement 2”(50mm) fiberglas to the structural wall. When buttering
CONCRETE FLOOR all joints, concrete should not be allowed to drop behind the wall
A. Scope Download This Specification and short circuit the air gap. The fiberglas will prevent accidental
droppings.
Isolate masonry walls shown on drawings from building structure
by supporting them on the floating concrete floor. Brace them with 4. Set sway braces as shown on drawings and anchor hooks in mor-
resilient sway braces and anchor the top by means of resiliently tar joints.
lined angle iron guides. 5. Bolt one angle bracket to structural ceiling with sponge leg facing
B. Materials Download All Product Details new wall.
1. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a 6. Continue construction to ceiling leaving a minimum gap of
fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a 1/2”(12mm) on top with the floating floor elevated. Check to be
bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for certain gap is continuous.
insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not 7. Secure other angle to structural ceiling with sponge leg vertical and
in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace bearing on wall. Angles shall be continuous on both sides of wall.
and a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal.
8. Caulk all accessible joints.
2. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with
provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of D. Submittals
3/8”(10mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. 1. Load and deflection curves of all sway braces in both planes.
3. Caulking Compound: Non-hardening, non-drying and non- bleed- 2. Detailed drawings of angle braces.
ing.
E. Manufacturer
C. Wall System Construction Procedure
1. Subject to compliance with the specifications, the following prod-
1. If the drawings call for sway braces, raise the floating floor to oper- ucts are approved for use: Type DNSB Sway Braces,
ating position before attaching the first row of sway braces to the
walls. If no sway braces are used, construct the walls before rais- AB-716 Angle Braces and CC-75 Caulking Compound all as man-
ing floor if walls do not cover isolator access. ufactured by Mason Industries, Inc.
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SPRINISOLATED MASONRY WALLS ON STRUCTURAL FLOOR and
GYPSUM BOARD WALL specifications
The method below is used when walls are extremely tall and heavy so quency not exceeding 15Hz based on the total weight of the wall area
that support on the floating floor becomes impractical. There are also per brace”. Under materials and manufacturer they should be referred
installations where only adjacent space must be protected and no to as type WIC rather than DNSB.
floating floor is required.
MASONRY WALL ISOLATION, WALLS RESTING ON ISOLATION
PADS.
A. Scope Download This Specification
Isolate masonry walls shown on drawings from building structure
by supporting them on two 5/8”(16mm) thick neoprene isolation
pads, bracing them with resilient sway braces and anchoring the
top by means of resiliently lined angle iron guides.
B. Materials Download All Product Details
1. Wall Isolation Pads: Two layers of 5/16”(8mm) thick neoprene
waffle pad molded to the following AASHO Table B properties and
cemented to a 16 gauge sheet metal form cut to the full width of
the wall. Sections shall be furnished 6’(2m) long with corrugated
steel anchors riveted or welded to the plates to facilitate anchor-
ing of the walls. Waffle pad may be cut in lengthwise strips to
reduce area and allow for the proper deflection. Dynamic fre-
quency shall not exceed 14Hz.
CONCRETE BLOCK GYPSUM GYPSUM
Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM PAD SUPPORT 3 1/2” AIR GAP 2” AIR GAP
meter Strength at Break ness Strength at Break by Vol.20% 22hrs 158F° Gypsum walls are used to reduce weight and cost when lesser perfor-
Shore A (min) (min) (max) (max) (max) Strain 100F° Method B mance remains acceptable.
40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max) GYPSUM BOARD FLOATING WALLS RESTING ON FLOATING
50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max)
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max) FLOORS
The following specification is meant as a general guide for the
2. Neoprene Cement construction of gypsum board or similar sound barrier walls. There
are so many variations in construction that our specifications can
3. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a only be very broad and must be specifically tailored to each indi-
fail safe feature in three planes. Braces shall be furnished with a vidual application.
bracket for bolting to the structural wall and a hooked end for
insertion in the masonry joint. Braces shall have a frequency not A. Scope Download This Specification
in excess of 10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace 1. Isolation of gypsum board walls from building structure by putting
and a vertical stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal. them on the floating concrete floor, bracing them with resilient
4. Angle brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with sway braces and establishing a sound seal either at the structur-
provision for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of al or acoustical ceiling.
3/8”(10mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg. B. Isolation Materials
5. Caulking Compound: Non-hardening, non-drying and non- bleed- 1. Wall Sway Braces: Double acting neoprene sway braces with a
ing. fail safe feature in three planes. Sway braces shall be made with
C. Wall System Construction Procedure a bracket for bolting to the building structure and a projecting
1. Strike lines on the floors and cement the 6’(2m) long wall supports anchor bolt with adjusting nuts for plumbing the wall structure.
in position with neoprene cement. Sway braces shall have a horizontal frequency not in excess of
10Hz based on the weight of the wall area per brace and a verti-
2. Cement 2”(50mm) fiberglas to the structural wall. cal stiffness not in excess of 50% of the horizontal.
3. Lay the first course of blocks being certain to bend up the corru- 2. Angle Brackets: 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) angle iron sections with
gated anchors to embed them in the mortar joints. provisions for bolting to the structure and a minimum thickness of
4. Build up the concrete wall taking special care to completely butter 3⁄8 ”(10mm) sponge cemented to the vertical leg.
all joints. Where sway braces are used, leave a 31⁄2 ”(90mm) gap 3. Caulking Compound: Non-hardening, non-drying and non-bleeding.
between the acoustical wall and the building structure. Do not
allow mortar to drop behind wall and short circuit the air gap. The 4. One and a half to three pound density fiberglass 2”(50mm) thick.
2”(50mm) fiberglas will help prevent short circuiting. C. Wall System Construction Procedure
5. Set sway braces as shown on drawings and anchor hooks in mor- 1. Raise the floating floor to operating position before constructing
tar joints. walls. Bolt the wall foot channel to the perimeter of the floating
6. Bolt one angle bracket to structural ceiling with sponge leg facing floor and set the vertical channels in position.
new wall. 2. Bolt the sway braces to the structural wall as shown on the draw-
7. Continue construction to ceiling leaving a minimum gap of ing and use the leveling nuts to plumb the channels and set them
1/2”(12mm) on top. Check to be certain gap is continuous. in their vertical position.
8. Secure other angle to structural ceiling with sponge leg vertical 3. Attach 2”(50mm) fiberglas to building walls.
and bearing on wall. Angle shall be continuous on both sides of 4. Add horizontal steel members in the normal manner and cover
wall. entirety with two layers of 3⁄4 ”(20mm) gypsum board staggering
9. Caulk all joints. and overlapping all seams.
D. Submittals 5. Where drawings indicate, gypsum board terminates at the struc-
1. Load and deflection curves of all sway braces in both planes. tural ceiling, stop the gypsum board 1⁄2 ”(12mm) short of the ceil-
Load and deflection curves of wall isolation pads. Detail drawings ing and lock in place with the 11⁄2 ”(40mm) x 2”(50mm) isolation
of angle braces. angles on either side with the sponge rubber facing the gypsum
board.
E. Manufacturer
6. Where the gypsum board forms a seal with the isolation ceiling,
1. Subject to compliance with the specifications, the following prod- terminate the gypsum board as shown on the details without the
ucts are approved for use: Type SWW Wall Isolators, DNSB Sway angle iron braces.
Braces, AB-716 Angle Braces and CC-75 Caulking Compound. All
as manufactured by Mason Industries, Inc. 7. Caulk all joints.
D. Submittals
NOTE TO ARCHITECT:
1. Submittals shall include load and deflection curves of all sway
When you cannot leave a 31⁄2 ”(90mm) gap between the isolated wall braces.
and the basic structure, it is necessary to use a stiffer type of sway
brace as the neoprene materials must be made thinner. If there is an E. Manufacturers
inch and a half gap, the item can be defined as a “Double acting neo- 1. Subject to compliance with the specifications the following prod-
prene sway brace consisting of two interlocking metal sections sepa- ucts are approved for use: Type DNSB Sway Braces as manufac-
rated by 5/16”(8mm) thick neoprene waffle pad with a horizontal fre- tured by Mason Industries, Inc.
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SPRINISOLATED SUSPENDED CEILINGS discussion
There are two types of resiliently suspended ceilings.

PRODUCT DETAILS The most common is a lightweight mechanical ceiling that contains the lighting fixtures, the outlets for
the air conditioning system, etc. These lightweight ceilings consist of light steel framing drop-in absorp-
WHD Neoprene Hangers tive tiles that are generally 24”x24” or 24”x36”. The primary purpose is to absorb sound within the room
and to lower the reverberation rate. Because the material is so light, there is virtually no reduction in
transmitted noise either in or out of the room.
Acoustical barrier ceilings are entirely different. In years past they might have been plaster on wire
lathe, but modern construction is two layers of 5/8” gypsum board screwed together with staggered
B A joints. Every effort is made to seal the perimeter as well as any penetrations. While these ceilings are
still lightweight as compared to concrete floating floors, they do have sufficient mass to act as sound
barriers and the fact that they are carefully caulked and sealed puts them in a totally different catego-
C ry than the mechanical ceilings described above.
Barrier ceilings are primarily used to reduce noise transmission from the floor above. In most cases an
architect will choose either a floating floor in the equipment room or a barrier ceiling in the space below.
Load Range A B CC However, the two methods are sometimes used in conjunction with one another.
(lbs) (in) (in) (in)
Up to 125 23⁄4 41⁄8 2
In other applications the ceilings help contain noise. Thus, an equipment room may have a suspended
Up to 650 41⁄2 7 4 1 ⁄4 ceiling to complete the isolated wall and floor design. This is a common procedure for adjacent music prac-
tice rooms, particularly when the double partition walls do not reach all the way to the structural ceiling.
Barrier ceilings are light as compared to floating concrete floors, so the effectiveness of the ceiling is
W30 Spring Hangers far more dependent on the air gap than mass or rigidity. Since the air must allow for the inclusion of the
hangers and support steel, a minimum air gap is about 12”. Lightweight fiberglas bats are placed over
the barrier ceiling to further improve the performance.
The building service ducts, electrical conduits, etc., pass beneath it and above a removable tile
BA mechanical acoustical ceiling. The acoustical hangers are located in the supporting rods or wires com-
mon to both ceilings. When the barrier ceiling is penetrated by wires, rods or straps, these members
must be isolated by means of resilient sleeves and they should be caulked as well.
C While the double ceiling method is probably the most effective approach to the problem, vibration hang-
ers are commonly used to support single ceiling systems as well. If the single ceiling is of the sound bar-
30°
rier type, the vibration isolator helps to prevent the passage of structural noise just as in the case of the
double ceiling. Hangers used to support simple mechanical ceilings prevent rattling of the ceiling mem-
Load Range A B C
(lbs) (in) (in) (in) bers.
12 to 95 41⁄2 71⁄4 23⁄4 A mounting that “looks into” or rests on a rigid structure has a simpler task than one working against
138 to 336 43⁄8 73⁄8 4 something that is flimsy. In the case of floating floors, the neoprene isolators or springs rest on the main
structure, which is comparatively rigid. In the case of ceiling hangers, we often start with the noise and
vibration at the concrete building structure and move down a rod or wire to the vibration control hang-
W30N Neoprene & Spring er and then on to the suspended ceiling. Under the best of circumstances, when this is a plastered ceil-
ing, it is still a very flexible diaphragm without concentrated mass as compared to the concrete floor
Hangers that a floor mounting rests on. Therefore, a hanger must be very carefully designed or it will not have
the comparative flexibility to do the job.
B A Very little test work has been done to show the effectiveness of acoustical ceilings using isolation hang-
ers. In 1969 we tested lightweight components. We started with a 3” gypsum concrete floor with an STC
of 41 and suspended a single 5/8” gypsum board ceiling using W30N hangers with 1” static deflection.
The air gap was 12” . The STC went up to STC 50 for an improvement of nine as tabulated in Test Four.
C Most ceilings are made up of two layers of 5/8” gypsum board with lightweight fiberglas bats laid over the
30°
top. Therefore, it is safe to assume that the average barrier ceiling provides an improvement of STC 14.
Load Range A B C We manufacture a very wide range of ceiling hangers in order to be competitive when other vendors
(lbs) (in) (in) (in) are specified. In this bulletin, however, we are discussing only three major categories consisting of the
12 to 95 51⁄2 10 31⁄2 WHD, W30 and W30N. Our suggestions are as follows:
138 to 336 81⁄4 11 43⁄4 Series WHD - Simple neoprene vibration hangers are used in low budget applications or for those
installations where it has been clearly established that there is little or no structural vibration. The hang-
ers serve as noise breaks only, as static deflection is limited.
Test FOUR Series W30 - Steel coil spring vibration hangers are far superior to the neoprene designs because the
TRANSMISSION LOSS TEST higher deflection spring element will serve to isolate building vibration. The design includes a neoprene
(KAL-714-9-69) cup in series with the spring that acts as a partial high frequency noise barrier.
Lightweight 3” Lightweight Series W30N - Combination hangers make use of the WHD neoprene element in series with the W30
Fre- Gypsum Gypsum Floor spring. Thus the design combines the best features of the all neoprene and the spring hangers and we
quency 3” Floor & Suspended recommend them for all critical applications.
(Hz) Only 5/8” Ceiling
15° Misalignment Tolerance - Both our spring and combination spring and neoprene hangers are
125 27 35 designed so that the hanger rod or wire can be off vertical by as much as 15° without rubbing on the
160 26 32 steel hanger box and transmitting noise. We continue to manufacture lower priced competitive hang-
200 31 36 ers that do not have this angular tolerance, but we invented the 30° sweep design, because most field
250 32 39 problems stem from a contractor’s difficulty in lining up what may be hundreds of hangers perfectly. If
315 30 39
400 33 43 they do not, the wires and rods rub.
500 38 47 Precompression - We strongly recommend that all spring hanger installations have the spring ele-
630 38 50 ments partially precompressed at the factory before they are installed. If the springs are not precom-
800 41 53 pressed, the ceiling will descend as much as an 1” when the spring deflects as weight is added. The
1000 43 57 contractor will have great difficulty in preventing cracks in plaster ceilings or finishing with a flat ceiling
1250 44 59 at the proper elevation. When the spring hangers are precompressed 70% of the total travel, the ceil-
1600 45 64 ing will not descend at all until the installation is about completed and the travel will only be 0.30” to
2000 48 67 completion.
2500 51 69
3150 51 71 The architectural drawings should show the construction of the isolated ceilings and the spacing of the
4000 54 76 ceiling hangers. They are usually on 48” centers in both directions. The hanger most commonly used
on our jobs and our standard recommendation is the Type W30N. Under Materials and Manufacturer,
STC 41 50 however, we have repeated the specification for each type so you can select your preference. Since
5/8” Gypsum board ceiling suspended the construction procedure is the same in all cases, it was pointless to keep rewriting the same speci-
12” below 3” gypsum concrete floor and fication over again. By the same token, the specification can be changed slightly to cover any type of
hung from W30N hangers.
construction such as a sand plaster ceiling or a simple acoustical tile ceiling by substituting your mate-
rials where we call for two layers of 5/8” Gypsum Board.
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SPRINISOLATED SUSPENDED CEILINGS specification
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ISOLATED CEILINGS SUSPENDED BY RESILIENT HANGERS 2. Closed cell neoprene sponge 1/4”(6mm) thick.
A. Scope Download This Specification 3. One and a half to three pound density 2”(50mm) thick fiberglas.
To prevent the transmission of noise and vibration through the C. Isolated Ceiling Construction Procedure.
ceiling hangers and the suspended ceiling. 1. Lay out ceiling support wires on 48”(1220mm) centers in both
directions.
B. Materials Download All Product Details
(Select one of the following as 1) 2. Where ducts or other mechanical interferences occur, a rigid steel
trapeze can be run under the interference and a ceiling hanger
1. Combination Neoprene Element and Spring Hangers: Hangers hung from the trapeze to maintain the 48”(1220mm) centers.
shall consist of a steel frame containing a neoprene isolation ele- Where head room does not allow for this, the steel trapeze can be
ment at the top and a coil steel spring seated in a neoprene cup installed with an isolation hanger on each end and a ceiling wire
on the bottom. Both the element and the cup shall be molded with hung from the trapeze to the floating ceiling.
a neoprene bushing that passes through the steel frame. The neo-
prene element shall be capable of a minimum deflection of 3. Install isolation hangers making certain that hangers are vertical
0.23”(6mm) and the steel springs selected from a 1”(25mm) stat- and that they do not rub against pipe, duct, ceiling beams or other
ic deflection series with a minimum additional travel to solid of interferences.
1/2”(12mm). Spring diameters and hanger box lower hole size 4. Connect wires to lower end of hangers and proceed with steel
shall be large enough to permit the hanger rod to swing through a ceiling grid construction in the normal manner. Attach the first
30° arc before contacting the box and short circuiting the spring. layer of 5/8”(16mm) gypsum board to the ceiling steel covering the
Hangers shall be selected for a minimum of 0.75”(20mm) spring upper surface of the gypsum board with 2”(50mm) fiberglas bats
deflection and factory precompressed 70% of the total deflection as completely as possible.
determined by the assigned load per hanger. Hangers shall be
manufactured with provision for bolting or attaching to the ceiling 5. Attach the second layer of 5/8”(16mm) gypsum board being cer-
flat iron straps, wire, rods or steel runners. Hangers shall be fail tain to stagger the joints in all cases.
safe. 6. Install lightweight angles around the perimeter of the ceiling by
1. Spring Hangers: Hangers shall consist of a steel frame containing bolting one leg to the wall and resting the 1/4”(6mm) neoprene
a coil spring seated in a neoprene cup. The cup is molded with a sponge on top of the horizontal leg so as to provide a support for
rod isolation bushing that passes through the hanger frame. the perimeter.
Hangers shall be selected from a 1”(25mm) static deflection 7. Caulk the perimeter.
series with a minimum additional travel to solid of 1/2”(12mm).
Spring diameters and hanger box lower hole size shall be large 8. When an acoustical tile ceiling is to be used below the sound bar-
enough to permit the hanger rod to swing through a 30° arc before rier ceiling, continue the hanger wires to the acoustical ceiling and
contacting the box and short circuiting the spring. Hangers shall caulk all hanger wire penetrations where they pass through the
be selected for a minimum 0.75”(20mm) spring deflection and fac- gypsum ceiling.
tory precompressed 70% of the total deflection determined by the 9. Where mechanical equipment, pipes or ducts fall below the barri-
assigned load per hanger. Hangers shall be manufactured with er ceiling, provide additional hangers that are not connected to the
provision for bolting or attaching to the ceiling flat iron straps, barrier ceiling for this equipment and sponge sleeves where these
wires, rods or steel runners. Hangers shall be fail safe. rods pass through the barrier ceiling. Caulk the perimeter of all
sleeves.
1. Neoprene Hangers: Hangers shall consist of a steel frame con-
taining a neoprene isolation element molded with a rod isolation 10. Continue with the construction of the acoustical tile ceiling in the
bushing that passes through the hanger frame. Deflections shall normal manner.
be a minimum of 0.23”(6mm) and a maximum of 15% of the ele- D. Submittals
ments height. The dynamic frequency shall not exceed 10Hz. The
isolation elements shall be molded to the following AASHO Table 1. Load and deflection curves of all hangers. Certification of the neo-
B bridge bearing properties. Hangers shall be manufactured with prene compound to the AASHO specifications as well as the
provision for bolting or attaching to the ceiling flat iron straps, Dynamic Frequency.
wires, rods or steel runners. Hangers shall be fail safe. (Use 2 for W30N or W30 only)
ORIGINAL PHYSICAL TESTED FOR AGING COMPRES- 2. A full scale drawing of the hangers showing the minimum 30° con-
PROPERTIES OVEN AGING(70h/212°F) OZONE SION SET tact arc in all planes. Submittals shall include compressed spring
height and spring rates.
Tests: ASTM D-676 & D-412 ASTM D-573 ASTM D-1149 ASTM
Duro- Tensile Elongat. Hard- Tensile Elongat. 1 ppm in air D-395 E. Manufacturer
meter Strength at Break ness Strength at Break by Vol.20% 22hrs 158F° Subject to compliance with the specifications, the following prod-
ucts are approved for use: (Select One) (Type W30N Combination
40±5 2000 psi 450% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 30%(max) Spring and Neoprene Hangers.) (Type W30 Spring Hangers.)
50±5 2500 psi 400% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max) (Type WHD Double Deflection Neoprene Hangers) as manufac-
60±5 2500 psi 350% +15% ±15% -40% No Cracks 25%(max) tured by Mason Industries, Inc.
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SPRINBUILDING ISOLATION discussion
All of the discussions thus far have dealt with the isolation of exist- 3. Rubber is a natural product and as with all natural products
ing floor, walls or complete rooms within structures. The definition like wood, there is variation from one lot to the next. Thus we find
of a completed room would be one with a floating floor, barrier that when we are processing natural rubber, we do have changes
walls and a sound barrier system attached to the tops of these from batch to batch, which makes production somewhat more dif-
walls. In most cases, where equipment rooms are isolated, the ficult and inconsistent. The synthetic neoprenes are produced in a
area of principle concern is below and beside the equipment totally controlled environment so that every lot of neoprene is iden-
rooms and whatever energy vibrates the unprotected ceiling has tical to the last and production becomes less burdensome and
to travel from the ceiling to the structural walls and down the struc- consistent.
tural walls, to the walls and ceilings below before causing a prob-
lem. In most cases, the height to the ceiling and the long path to 4. The neoprenes are far more resistant to oxidation and ozone,
the sensitive areas makes ceiling treatment unnecessary. as well as sunlight and extremes of heat and cold. While in most
In addition to isolating building components, we have also busied architectural isolation systems, there is very little concern about
ourselves with isolation of structures. Perhaps our oldest work, exposure to chemicals such as petroleum, the fact of the matter is
back in the 1950’s, had been the isolation of complete sound test that with neoprene there is no concern and with natural rubber
rooms. Virtually, all the major equipment manufacturers, such as there is.
York, Carrier, Trane, Lennox, Fedders, etc., found it important to It is quite true that when large blocks of materials are used, such
build a sound proof test room within their own facility, and very as column, beam or building isolators, the chemical deterioration
often adjacent to manufacturing processes. These rooms are best is primarily exterior, and there is very little effect on the perfor-
described as concrete boxes. The floor, ceiling and all four walls mance of the whole pad. Should this cracking and checking
were poured concrete with sound proof access doors. appear, the average client is not interested in the explanations.
These complete structures were supported on spring isolators for However, when natural rubber is specified by others, we are more
the most part as in addition to preventing sound transmission from than pleased to provide what is called for and fully understand the
the factory floor, there was production machinery impact to con- reasoning behind the selection.
tend with.
Major support pads are all designed specifically to the application.
As time went on and we became more and more involved with Design controls are based on hardness with 40, 50 or 60 durome-
neoprene bridge bearing materials, we gradually moved into other ter the usual choice. Loaded area and thickness also control
applications supporting structural components, such as roofs, but capacities. When higher capacities are needed, a pad can be
under the structural steel, resiliently supporting complete floors at divided into equal thicknesses molded and bonded to steel plates
the beam ends or the complete structures with neoprene isolators to increase capacity.
on the column caps or under the perimeter walls.
Design discussion appears in other of our literature and we are
This always raises the discussion as to when to use steel springs, more than pleased to make them available to you. The purpose of
neoprene or natural rubber supports. In very broad terms, springs this brief reference is to let you know that Mason Industries is very
are called for when the incoming annoyance is low frequency and much involved in this type of design, fabrication and application.
you require an isolator response of 3Hz or lower. These problems
can be solved with rubber materials too, but springs tend to In addition to a complete mixing facility and molding presses, we
become less costly and more practical. The decision as to whether have test equipment with capacities up to 500,000 Lbs. for verifi-
cation of designs and 100% testing when required. We would be
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to use neoprene or natural rubber depends on which factors are
most important to the designer. more than pleased to work directly with you or through your
acoustical consultant.
Assuming that both natural rubber and neoprene are compound-
ed so they each have minimal dynamic stiffness, the natural rub-
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ber will always require less correction to arrive at the resonant fre-
quency than neoprenes of the same hardness. In most cases, to
attain the same isolation efficiency, a neoprene pad would have to
be 20% thicker and deflect 20% more than a natural rubber pad.
It is also true that natural rubber is a less expensive material than
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neoprene. Therefore, installations on neoprene are more costly
than those on natural rubber as more material is required and the
cost per pound of material is higher. BEAM
Our company continues to stress the use of neoprene rather than ISOLATION
natural rubber, although we work with both materials. The reasons
are:
BUILDING HAUNCH
1. There is no highly organized information on the longevity of ISOLATION SUPPORTED
natural rubber. While the material has been in use long before the ISOLATION
synthetics, the type of information generally available cites individ-
ual applications and isolated performances over some time frame.
For example “Natural rubber door gaskets were recovered from a
submerged World War I submarine and found to be in remarkably
good condition.”
2. Du Pont has been the leading manufacturer of neoprene, and
this respected firm has kept records, which are over 50 years old,
of applications in bridge bearing situations. Pads on any number
of jobsites have been removed and tested for changes in hardness
and chemical deterioration. This information is readily available COMPLEX PAD
and documented so we can reassure a client who is concerned WITH SPACER
about any rubber like material. If we are asked to provide a PLATES SIMPLE PAD
longevity guarantee, we have the data for doing so.
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many other parts of the world. Please call New York or Los Angeles with 516/348-0282 714/535-2727
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