Technical building services

Soundproofing with innovative lightweight-concrete resonators

The soundproofing of combined heat and power units in block-type thermal power plants is becoming increasingly important. Soundproofed steel sheet containers or concrete sound hoods are used for decentralized plants. Concrete sound hoods are preferably used in residential areas as they offer better soundproofing properties. Manufactured from conventional precast reinforced concrete elements, they achieve masses of around 60 t, which increases the effort required in terms of logistics and assembly. It has to date not been possible to integrate the plant technology at the factory.

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