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6.3 Suspended Ceiling Design Process - Bilkent University

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Panel Acoustics NRC: Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of the<br />

suspended ceiling panel rates of ability of a ceiling panel to absorb<br />

sound. This value may typically range from 0.4 to 1.00.<br />

Panel Antimicrobial Treatment: A treatment applied to inhibit or retard<br />

growth of mold or mildew on products' painted surfaces.<br />

Panel Color: The color of the suspended ceiling panel.<br />

Panel Edge and Joint Detail: The type of joint applied at the panel<br />

edges (e.g. reveal, flush reveal, square edge, etc.)<br />

Panel Fire Resistance: The suspended ceiling’s property of acting as a<br />

barrier to fire. Acoustical ceiling systems form a membrane to contain<br />

fire within a room. Fire-rated assemblies are given ratings of one, two,<br />

three, or four hours.<br />

Panel Humidity Resistance: The resistance of the suspended ceiling<br />

panel to the relative humidity. Standard acoustical panels are designed<br />

for installation within the normal occupancy condition range of maximum<br />

70% relative humidity. When the in-service use relative humidity is<br />

expected to exceed this range, the use of acoustical units specifically<br />

designed for these applications should be considered.<br />

Panel Material: The material of the suspended ceiling panel.<br />

Panel Sag Resistance: The resistance of the suspended ceiling panel to<br />

sag.<br />

Panel Surface Pattern: <strong>Suspended</strong> ceiling panels may be one of or a<br />

combination of two or more of the following patterns: perforated,<br />

fissured, textured, smooth, printed, embossed, surface scored, and<br />

random swirl.<br />

Panel Surface Reflectance: The suspended ceiling’s property of<br />

reflecting light. The measure of light reflectance is that fraction of the<br />

specified incident light, which is reflected by the surface.<br />

Panel Thermal Insulation Value: (R factor) A number measuring a<br />

material's resistance to heat flow. R stands for resistance, the inverse of<br />

conductivity.<br />

Panel Thickness: The thickness of the suspended ceiling panel.<br />

Panel Weight: The weight of a single panel.<br />

Panel Width and Length: The width and length of the suspended ceiling<br />

panels.<br />

Plenum Depth: The space above the suspended ceiling in which<br />

beams, HVAC and lighting equipment are concealed.<br />

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