6.3 Suspended Ceiling Design Process - Bilkent University
6.3 Suspended Ceiling Design Process - Bilkent University
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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