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MAURER GU-f - Flexible Noise Protection-System under expansion joints

MAURER GU-f - Flexible Noise Protection-System under expansion joints

MAURER GU-f - Flexible Noise Protection-System under expansion joints

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document introduces the MAURER GU-f, a flexible noise protection system designed for use under expansion joints. This system aims to significantly reduce noise emissions associated with expansion joints, particularly in roadway applications.

System Features
The MAURER GU-f system offers several advantages:
  • Modular structure allowing for easy handling by a single person.
  • Combines noise reflection and absorption for high efficiency.
  • Can be retrofitted under existing expansion joints.
  • Durable design capable of withstanding infinite opening and closing movements.
  • Enhances noise protection at the surface of expansion joints.

Performance and Efficiency
The system effectively reduces impulse-like and low-frequency noise emissions, with measurements showing a noise reduction effect exceeding 15 dB(A). It is adaptable to various structural gaps and expansion joint structures while maintaining ease of serviceability.

Design and Installation
The system features a simple, modular design with sound-proofing elements made of insulating mats in PVC rubber shells and sound-reflecting stainless steel sheets. It ensures that connection joints do not compromise overall sound-reducing efficiency. The system is designed to allow moisture drainage and prevent direct sound transmission.

Specifications
The noise protection system must:
  • Be installed according to static and structural requirements.
  • Cover the entire length of the joint to the cornicing.
  • Allow moisture to drain freely.
  • Maintain openings to an acoustically acceptable extent.
  • Demonstrate sound-absorbing features through standardized reference measurements.
The system achieves a sound-reducing effect of ≥ 15 dB(A) during a truck crossing at 80 km/h.
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Catalog excerpts

MAURER GU-f - Flexible Noise Protection-System under expansion joints-1

Flexible Noise Protection-System under expansion joints MAURER GU-f - Noise Protection-System under expansion joints The combination of low noise emission lamella-expansion joints (diamond shaped elements) with the herewith presented system GU-f underneath the joint „GU-f” provides an optimum reduction of noise emissions at expansion joints. The patented system GU-f is an improvement of the previously used noise-insulation of expansion joints and provides the following advantages:  Modular structure – can be handled by one person  Combination of reflexion + absorption of noise ensures high efficiency  Retrofitting underneath of existing expansion joints is possible  Durable design – infinite number of opening and closing movements possible  Optimum supplement to expansion joints that leads to noise protection at their surface

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Flexible Noise Protection-System under expansion joints  Next to the required guarantees longevity, the combination of the employed material an efficient reduction of the impulse like and low frequency noise emissions which have a far reach of disturbance. Fig. 3 displays the efficiency of the system also in the low frequency range (measured at the abutment underneath the insulation). Measurements demonstrated a noise reduction effect far above the required 15 dB(A).  Due to its modular structure, this noise protection system is also suitable for retrofitting underneath existing joints.  Opening...

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