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== How to build ==
== How to build ==
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| Image: Panel Build Step 1.jpg‎| Figure 1:|1|First step of building the frames of the acoustic panels. Measuring 2x4's to appropriate lengths for your individual design.. (Photo by Amy Gabriel)
| Image: Panel Build Step 2.jpg‎| Figure 2:|2| Second step of the frame building process is then to cut to boards to appropriate lengths. A chop, skill, or table saw works best for this step... (Photo by Amy Gabriel)   
| Image: Panel Build Step 3.jpg‎ | Figure 3:|3| Putting the cut sides of the frame together which are ready for assembly... (Photo by Amy Gabriel)
| Image: Panel Build Step 4.jpg| Figure 4:|4| Drilling pilot holes on the joint. One and half inch screws were then used to attach the two sides... (Photo by Amy Gabriel)
| Image: Panel Build Step 5.jpg‎| Figure 5:|5| Repeat step 3 and 4 until frame is fully assembled.
(Photo by Amy Gabriel)}}


== Discussion and next steps ==
== Discussion and next steps ==


== References ==
== References ==

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Abstract

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Acoustic Dampening Project Plan

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Background

Problem Statement and Criteria

Criteria Weight Description
Safety 10 Must be designed to...
Aesthetics 8 Design must be aesthetically pleasing.
Cost 3 Entire design must cost less than $400.
Durability 5 Must last until Humboldt Coastal Nature Center's remodel
Inspiration 7 Design inspirational quality of using alternative building methods.
Ease of Maintenance and Installation 7 Design must be easy to install and free of a lot of maintenance
Functionality 10 Design must improve acoustics within Humboldt Coastal Nature Center.

Description of final project

Costs

Material What We Paid Retail Price
Burlap $150.00 $150.00
Shipping and Handling $5.00 $5.00
Concrete Fasteners (4x) $12.00 $12.
Wood $32.00 $84.00
Lag Bolts (12x) $22.68 $22.68
Newspaper Donated $12
ChickenWire (2'x25') $15.53 $15.53
Total $242.21 $284.21
Fig 1: Design hours for the acoustic dampening system

Testing Results

How to build

Image: Panel Build Step 1.jpg‎
How to Build Acoustic Panels

Discussion and next steps

References

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