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Question
List the measures that you will take when designing a sound-proof room.
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Solution
In order to design such a sound proof room we take the following measures
(1) The roof of the enclosure must be covered by plaster of paris after putting the sheets of thermocol.
(2) The walls of the enclosure should be covered by the wooden strips.
(3) The floor must be laid down by thick carpets.
(4) The machine parts of all the electrical equipments such as fan, air conditioner etc. must be placed outside the enclosure.
(5) Thick curtains should be used to cover the doors and keep them closed.
(6) Thick stripping must be used to cover the openings of doors and windows.
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