HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 1
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS
ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS FOR EFFICIENT
IMPACT & AIRBORNE NOISE ISOLATION
2 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 3
Why CDM Stravitec?
We take pride in our heritage of noise and vibration expertise and our
ability to integrate acoustics with modern construction methods. Our
holistic design approach and extensive knowledge of materials set
us apart. Using this approach, we deliver high-performing acoustic
isolation solutions to the world’s largest and most discerning clients.
When you work with the team at CDM Stravitec, you are working with
some of the most knowledgeable and experienced staff in the industry.
Our commitment to effectively manage noise levels shines through
in everything we do. From conception to completion, we are a client-
focused and full-service solution provider that designs, manufactures,
delivers, and installs market-leading noise and vibration isolation solutions
- making your world a quieter place.
Quality Assurance
CDM Stravitec operates
an ISO 9001:2015 approved
quality management system.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 3
4 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 5
WORLDWIDE PRESENCE
With locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, CDM Stravitec is well-
positioned to handle projects globally. No matter where you are, CDM
Stravitec provides great customer service, engineered solutions, and
on-site performance. The diversity of our multilingual staff provides an
ideal creative source for understanding technical, practical, local, and
cultural considerations. Hundreds of completed projects in more than
50 countries are testimony of our customer satisfaction.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
CDM Stravitec’s ongoing R&D program continuously expands the
understanding of raw materials, allowing us to proprose always the
best solution independently of the type of elastomer used. Continuous
investment into acoustical and mechanical property testing (in-house
testing) allows us to provide material science and test reports for many
applications. Collaboration with leading international universities and
testing institutes enables us to develop high-performing acoustical
solutions for tomorrow.
INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE
How well an acoustic floating floor performs largely depends on the
quality and care taken during installation (eliminating possible mechanical
bridging and noise flanking). By overseeing installation and addressing
any issues that may occur, we can provide the necessary warranties,
giving you complete peace of mind.
EXPERIENCE
Established in 1951, CDM Stravitec’s reputation is built on a passion for
solving noise and vibration problems, a professional approach, technical
excellence, customer service, and, most of all, our people. Our clients
rely on decades of experience and trust us to bring the right solution to
every project we undertake.
ENGINEERING & CUSTOMIZATION CAPABILITIES
Our highly qualified team of engineers has a thorough understanding of
the properties of sound generation, propagation, and its effect, it uses
sophisticated calculation software (FEM, SOLIDS, BIM, etc.) to predict
system performance, and provide detailed drawings and installation
plans for each project. Because of this, clients welcome us working
closely with them and their project teams.
4 / CDM
6 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 7
STRAVIFLOOR SOLUTIONS …
•	have an outstanding dynamic to static
stiffness (Kdyn
/Kstat
) ratio, allowing a low
resonant frequency at minimal deflection;
•	use elastomeric isolators with low stiffness
and high resilience, achieving a natural
frequency of ≥ 6 Hz or springs achieving a
natural frequency of ≥ 2.5 Hz;
•	use resilient elements that offer extremely
low and constant resonant frequency over
a wide load range;
•	are durable and have an exceptionally low
creep rate;
•	are compatible with thermal isolation and
waterproofing systems;
•	incorporate an air void to maximize airborne
noise isolation (excl. Stravifloor Mat);
•	allow for an extremely low-profile floating
floor system;
•	use isolators that remain accessible and
replaceable even after installation and
concrete pour (jack-up systems);
•	provide the least amount of contact points,
reducing the potential for acoustical
bridging.
Note: to limit the floating floor system deformations in the load window without jeopardizing the noise and vibration integrity, it is important that the ratio of
dynamic to static stiffness, the so-called r-factor, is limited to < 2. Having a lower r-factor, CDM Stravitec elastomers have a high performance with a low deformation.
Why
High-performance Floating Floors?
Increasing populations density and urbanization is making the standard for low noise and vibration ever
more stringent. This is causing an increase in demand for high-quality and efficient noise and vibration
isolation systems following the need to build faster, lighter, and with bigger spans.
These trends pose new challenges to the design of high-performance floating floor systems aimed
at mitigating vibration, and reducing impact and airborne noise. Stiffening the structure to change its
dynamic performance is a suitable but costly measure.
Today, floating floor systems are part of state-of-the-art modern building technology. They are a cost-
effective and efficient option to improve the acoustical performance of our buildings and are commonly
part of box-in-box systems installed in high-performance spaces. Floating floors are usually made of
poured-in-place concrete or of lightweight panel systems, supported by resilient elements that transfer
the loads from the floating floor to the subfloor.
A floating floor system can have three functions, or a combination thereof, depending on the final
objective in the building design:
An increase of the airborne isolation properties of the floor
structure.E.g.:floorsofmechanicalequipmentrooms,musical/
rehearsal spaces, recording studios, bowling alleys, etc.
AIRBORNE NOISE ISOLATION
An increase of vibration isolation properties of the structural
floor, supporting vibration generating machines. E.g.: floors
underneath generators, air-handling units, transformers,
pumps, and other building service equipment.
VIBRATION ISOLATION
An increase of the impact noise isolation properties of
the floor structure. E.g.: floors of rooftop bars, ballrooms,
classrooms, hallways, etc.
IMPACT NOISE ISOLATION
8 / CDM STRAVITEC
Where to Use
Stravifloor Solutions?
Application Stravifloor Jackup Stravifloor Prefab Stravifloor Channel Stravifloor Deck Stravifloor Mat
(1)
For more information about lightweight fitness floating floors please refer to our brochure Fitness & Gym Isolated Floating Floors.
(2)
NR: Not Recommended. (3)
Wood frame construction. (4)
Cross-laminated timber structures.
Main Benefit
Few
Contact Points;
Guaranteed
Separation from
Subfloor
Pre-
manufactured;
Discrete
Solution
Discrete
Solution with
Enhanced
Stability
Low-profile
Floating;
Concrete Deck
System
Roll-out
Solution
Natural Frequency
(fn
)
Elast. ≥ 6 Hz
Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz
Elast. ≥ 6 Hz
Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz
≥ 6 Hz
Elast. ≥ 6 Hz
Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz
≥ 15 Hz
∆Lw
≥ 35 dB 18-34 dB
Rw
> 70 dB ≤ 70 dB
Cinema
& Theater ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞ ∞∞ NR(2)
Recording Studio
& Radio Station ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞ NR
Music Practice
& Rehearsal Room ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ NR
Mechanical
Equipment Rooms ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ NR
Event Space ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞
Swimming Pool ∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞
Basketball Court
& Sports ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞ NR
Bowling Alley ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞
Residential ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞
Parking Garage ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞
Medical
Laboratory ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ NR
Rooftop Heliports ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞ ∞
Timber
Construction
(WFC(3)
/CLT(4)
)
∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞
Fitness Floating
Floor (concrete)(1) ∞∞∞ ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 9
Stravifloor jackup is a jack-up floating floor system with reinforced steel boxes cast into concrete. Once
the concrete has cured, the isolated slab is raised off the structure to the required void depth. Stravifloor
Jackup boxes allow for easy adjustment of the final floor height as well as replacement of isolators,
should the use of the room or load conditions change in the future.
Special, insulation material can be installed in the void to avoid a standing wave in the air void (which
may cause noise breakthrough at high frequencies).
Stravifloor Jackup boxes have an extremely high load capacity and, therefore, allow for larger spans and
fewer support points than traditional jack-up systems, to provide a cost-effective solution. Stravifloor
Jackup reduces the risk of acoustic bridging between the floating floor slab and the subfloor.
Extreme
Performance
Jack-up
System
Replaceable
& Inspectable
Low Risk of
Acoustical
Bridging
Stravifloor Jackup
Jack-Up System
Natural
Frequency
Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz
Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz
Standard
Product
Height
Box
100 mm
150 mm
200 mm
Minimum
System
Height
Elastomeric Pads 110 mm
Springs 105 mm
Minimum
Air Gap
Elastomeric Pads 10 mm
Springs 5 mm
10 / CDM STRAVITEC
Stravifloor Prefab is a pre-manufactured modular floating floor solution that is delivered on site
with detailed installation drawings making it exceptionally easy to install whilst minimizing the risk of
installation errors.
The CDM Stravitec elastomeric bearings or springs ensure this high-performance floating floor system
provides excellent structure-borne and airborne noise isolation.
High
Performance
Discrete
System
Low Risk
of Installation
Errors
Easy
& Quick
Installation
Stravifloor Prefab
Modular System
Natural
Frequency
Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz
Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz
Standard
Product Height
Elastomeric Pads 30 mm, 50 mm
Springs 89 mm
Minimum
Build-up
Height
Wet
(Concrete/Screed)
130 mm
Dry
(Timber/Cement Boards)
70 mm
Minimum
Air Gap
30 mm
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 11
Stravifloor Channel is an isolated steel floor batten system for the support of concrete or timber floating
floors and sprung-floor applications.
Stravifloor Channel improves the structural stability of the floating floor and provides lower differential
deflection resulting from live load or concentrated loads. It also allows for larger isolation pad
spacing, which reduces material and installation costs, and increases acoustical performance through
optimization of pad loading and fewer contact points (transmission paths) to the subfloor.
Stravifloor Channel is the ideal choice to maximize noise insulation when an existing structure cannot
support a heavyweight floating concrete slab.
Stravifloor Channel
Channel System
Natural
Frequency
Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz
Standard
Product
Height
Elastomeric Pads 30 mm, 50 mm
Minimum
Build-up
Height
Wet
(Concrete/Screed)
130 mm
Dry
(Timber/Cement Boards)
70 mm
Minimum
Air Gap
30 mm
High
Performance
Discrete
System
Enhanced
Stiffness
Suitable for
Lightweight
Systems
12 / CDM STRAVITEC
Stravifloor Deck is a low-profile floating floor system using a proprietary dovetailed metal deck for thin
concrete pours. The system’s high bending stiffness allows for concrete toppings as thin as 50 mm,
making this system a great solution for projects that require a low-profile or lightweight concrete
floating floor. It is also suitable for areas with high live loads.
This system provides a high-performance floating floor system for excellent structure-borne and
airborne noise isolation, while minimizing any impact on the available floor-ceiling height.
High
Performance
Discrete
System
Reduced
Build-up
Height
Lightweight
Stravifloor Deck
Floating Deck System
Natural
Frequency
Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz
Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz
Standard
Product
Height
Elastomeric Pads 50 mm
Springs 64 mm
Minimum
Build-up
Height
Wet
(Concrete/Screed)
100 mm
Minimum
Air Gap
50 mm
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 13
StravifloorMatproductsarealow-profileroll-outisolation solutionmadeofrecycledmaterials,providing
economic structure-borne noise protection. Stravifloor Mat can be used with gypsum, lightweight, or
normal weight concrete without the need for formwork, and can also be installed with panelized rafts.
Available in various thicknesses, Stravifloor Mat provides a great level of impact noise reduction with
minimal system thickness and is a cost-effective solution to achieve building code requirements for
floor-ceiling assemblies. The wavy form (dimples) on the underside of the mat reduces the contact area
to the subfloor and reduces the dynamic stiffness of the material to maximize its performance.
Stravifloor Mat
Full-Surface System
Natural
Frequency
Mat ≥ 15 Hz
Standard
Product
Height
Flat
3 mm
4.5 mm
Wavy
8 mm
15 mm
25 mm
Minimum
Build-up
Height
Dry
(Timber/Cement Boards)
40 mm
Wet
(Concrete/Screed)
60 mm
Medium
Performance
Roll-out
System
Cost-
effective
Reduced
Build-up
Height
Underscreed
Noise
Control
Mat-F3e
| ∆Lw=18 dB
Mat-F4.5e
| ∆Lw=24 dB
Mat-W8a
| ∆Lw=27 dB
Mat-W15a
| ∆Lw=31 dB
Rolling
Noise
Control
Mat-W8x
| ∆Lw=27 dB
Mat-W15x
| ∆Lw=32 dB
Mat-W25x
| ∆Lw=34 dB
14 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 15
La Joliette
EuropaCorp
Marseille
(FR)
Kodály
Center
Pécs
(HU)
© Claude Almodovar
References
Grand
Hyatt Hotel
Kuala Lumpur
(MY)
MYRIAD
by SANA
Hotels
Lisbon
(PT)
© Hyatt Corporation
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© DVDWPhotography
© George Clerk Photography
Related Applications
Our high-performance floating floor range is
our standard range of full-surface and discrete
isolatedfloatingfloorsystems;however,gymand
fitness areas often have special requirements,
that is why we have designed a bespoke range
of Stravigym engineered lightweight floating
floors.
For more information about lightweight fitness
floating floors please refer to our Stravigym
brochure.
Fitness & Gym
Wood construction is gaining popularity in
various parts of the world for its sustainable,
fast, lightweight, and inexpensive construction
methodology. Historically, this construction me-
thod has offered poor acoustical performance
due to the lack of mass and stiffness; particularly
at lower frequencies where lightweight walls
and ceilings transmit low frequency noise very
efficiently and make it impossible to comply
with local building regulations.
CDM Stravitec have participated in several
projects to research and develop sustainable,
cost-effective and environmentally responsible
isolation solutions for wooden framed and
cross-laminated timber structures.
Timber Construction
HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 15
MediaCityUK
Studio Block
Salford
(UK)
At CDM Stravitec, we take pride in the quality
of work that we produce. Our extensive
resume is comprised of over 10,000 projects
completed since 1951. Our diverse project list
includes commercial and residential buildings,
manufacturing plants, medical facilities, schools,
hotels, gyms, and more.
During that time, we have made many
contributions to the intelligent design and noise
mitigation of buildings with our engineered
products. Take a look at some of our latest
projects carried out with well-known brands and
reputable acoustical consultants.
14 / CDM STRAVITEC
16 / CDM STRAVITEC
We have qualified engineers in noise and vibration
based at different locations around the world – they
are only a phone call away. For general enquiries
please contact our head office or visit our website.
Version 2021/1 - © CDM N.V. 2021. All rights reserved.
CDM Stravitec
Reutenbeek 9-11
3090 Overijse
Belgium
T +32 2 687 79 07
info@cdm-stravitec.com
www.cdm-stravitec.com
DISCLAIMER
This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of issue. Information, data and recommendations provided are based on industry accepted testing and prior product usage.
It is intended as descriptive of the general capabilities and performance of our products and does not endorse applicability for any particular project. We reserve the right to change products,
performance, and data without notice. This document replaces all information supplied prior to the publication hereof.

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CDM Stravitec - High Performance Floating Floors

  • 1. HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 1 HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS FOR EFFICIENT IMPACT & AIRBORNE NOISE ISOLATION
  • 2. 2 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 3 Why CDM Stravitec? We take pride in our heritage of noise and vibration expertise and our ability to integrate acoustics with modern construction methods. Our holistic design approach and extensive knowledge of materials set us apart. Using this approach, we deliver high-performing acoustic isolation solutions to the world’s largest and most discerning clients. When you work with the team at CDM Stravitec, you are working with some of the most knowledgeable and experienced staff in the industry. Our commitment to effectively manage noise levels shines through in everything we do. From conception to completion, we are a client- focused and full-service solution provider that designs, manufactures, delivers, and installs market-leading noise and vibration isolation solutions - making your world a quieter place. Quality Assurance CDM Stravitec operates an ISO 9001:2015 approved quality management system. HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 3
  • 3. 4 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 5 WORLDWIDE PRESENCE With locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, CDM Stravitec is well- positioned to handle projects globally. No matter where you are, CDM Stravitec provides great customer service, engineered solutions, and on-site performance. The diversity of our multilingual staff provides an ideal creative source for understanding technical, practical, local, and cultural considerations. Hundreds of completed projects in more than 50 countries are testimony of our customer satisfaction. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CDM Stravitec’s ongoing R&D program continuously expands the understanding of raw materials, allowing us to proprose always the best solution independently of the type of elastomer used. Continuous investment into acoustical and mechanical property testing (in-house testing) allows us to provide material science and test reports for many applications. Collaboration with leading international universities and testing institutes enables us to develop high-performing acoustical solutions for tomorrow. INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE How well an acoustic floating floor performs largely depends on the quality and care taken during installation (eliminating possible mechanical bridging and noise flanking). By overseeing installation and addressing any issues that may occur, we can provide the necessary warranties, giving you complete peace of mind. EXPERIENCE Established in 1951, CDM Stravitec’s reputation is built on a passion for solving noise and vibration problems, a professional approach, technical excellence, customer service, and, most of all, our people. Our clients rely on decades of experience and trust us to bring the right solution to every project we undertake. ENGINEERING & CUSTOMIZATION CAPABILITIES Our highly qualified team of engineers has a thorough understanding of the properties of sound generation, propagation, and its effect, it uses sophisticated calculation software (FEM, SOLIDS, BIM, etc.) to predict system performance, and provide detailed drawings and installation plans for each project. Because of this, clients welcome us working closely with them and their project teams. 4 / CDM
  • 4. 6 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 7 STRAVIFLOOR SOLUTIONS … • have an outstanding dynamic to static stiffness (Kdyn /Kstat ) ratio, allowing a low resonant frequency at minimal deflection; • use elastomeric isolators with low stiffness and high resilience, achieving a natural frequency of ≥ 6 Hz or springs achieving a natural frequency of ≥ 2.5 Hz; • use resilient elements that offer extremely low and constant resonant frequency over a wide load range; • are durable and have an exceptionally low creep rate; • are compatible with thermal isolation and waterproofing systems; • incorporate an air void to maximize airborne noise isolation (excl. Stravifloor Mat); • allow for an extremely low-profile floating floor system; • use isolators that remain accessible and replaceable even after installation and concrete pour (jack-up systems); • provide the least amount of contact points, reducing the potential for acoustical bridging. Note: to limit the floating floor system deformations in the load window without jeopardizing the noise and vibration integrity, it is important that the ratio of dynamic to static stiffness, the so-called r-factor, is limited to < 2. Having a lower r-factor, CDM Stravitec elastomers have a high performance with a low deformation. Why High-performance Floating Floors? Increasing populations density and urbanization is making the standard for low noise and vibration ever more stringent. This is causing an increase in demand for high-quality and efficient noise and vibration isolation systems following the need to build faster, lighter, and with bigger spans. These trends pose new challenges to the design of high-performance floating floor systems aimed at mitigating vibration, and reducing impact and airborne noise. Stiffening the structure to change its dynamic performance is a suitable but costly measure. Today, floating floor systems are part of state-of-the-art modern building technology. They are a cost- effective and efficient option to improve the acoustical performance of our buildings and are commonly part of box-in-box systems installed in high-performance spaces. Floating floors are usually made of poured-in-place concrete or of lightweight panel systems, supported by resilient elements that transfer the loads from the floating floor to the subfloor. A floating floor system can have three functions, or a combination thereof, depending on the final objective in the building design: An increase of the airborne isolation properties of the floor structure.E.g.:floorsofmechanicalequipmentrooms,musical/ rehearsal spaces, recording studios, bowling alleys, etc. AIRBORNE NOISE ISOLATION An increase of vibration isolation properties of the structural floor, supporting vibration generating machines. E.g.: floors underneath generators, air-handling units, transformers, pumps, and other building service equipment. VIBRATION ISOLATION An increase of the impact noise isolation properties of the floor structure. E.g.: floors of rooftop bars, ballrooms, classrooms, hallways, etc. IMPACT NOISE ISOLATION
  • 5. 8 / CDM STRAVITEC Where to Use Stravifloor Solutions? Application Stravifloor Jackup Stravifloor Prefab Stravifloor Channel Stravifloor Deck Stravifloor Mat (1) For more information about lightweight fitness floating floors please refer to our brochure Fitness & Gym Isolated Floating Floors. (2) NR: Not Recommended. (3) Wood frame construction. (4) Cross-laminated timber structures. Main Benefit Few Contact Points; Guaranteed Separation from Subfloor Pre- manufactured; Discrete Solution Discrete Solution with Enhanced Stability Low-profile Floating; Concrete Deck System Roll-out Solution Natural Frequency (fn ) Elast. ≥ 6 Hz Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz Elast. ≥ 6 Hz Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz ≥ 6 Hz Elast. ≥ 6 Hz Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz ≥ 15 Hz ∆Lw ≥ 35 dB 18-34 dB Rw > 70 dB ≤ 70 dB Cinema & Theater ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞ ∞∞ NR(2) Recording Studio & Radio Station ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞ NR Music Practice & Rehearsal Room ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ NR Mechanical Equipment Rooms ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ NR Event Space ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ Swimming Pool ∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ Basketball Court & Sports ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞ NR Bowling Alley ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞ Residential ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ Parking Garage ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ Medical Laboratory ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ NR Rooftop Heliports ∞∞∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞ ∞ Timber Construction (WFC(3) /CLT(4) ) ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞∞∞ ∞ Fitness Floating Floor (concrete)(1) ∞∞∞ ∞ ∞∞ ∞∞ ∞
  • 6. HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 9 Stravifloor jackup is a jack-up floating floor system with reinforced steel boxes cast into concrete. Once the concrete has cured, the isolated slab is raised off the structure to the required void depth. Stravifloor Jackup boxes allow for easy adjustment of the final floor height as well as replacement of isolators, should the use of the room or load conditions change in the future. Special, insulation material can be installed in the void to avoid a standing wave in the air void (which may cause noise breakthrough at high frequencies). Stravifloor Jackup boxes have an extremely high load capacity and, therefore, allow for larger spans and fewer support points than traditional jack-up systems, to provide a cost-effective solution. Stravifloor Jackup reduces the risk of acoustic bridging between the floating floor slab and the subfloor. Extreme Performance Jack-up System Replaceable & Inspectable Low Risk of Acoustical Bridging Stravifloor Jackup Jack-Up System Natural Frequency Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz Standard Product Height Box 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm Minimum System Height Elastomeric Pads 110 mm Springs 105 mm Minimum Air Gap Elastomeric Pads 10 mm Springs 5 mm
  • 7. 10 / CDM STRAVITEC Stravifloor Prefab is a pre-manufactured modular floating floor solution that is delivered on site with detailed installation drawings making it exceptionally easy to install whilst minimizing the risk of installation errors. The CDM Stravitec elastomeric bearings or springs ensure this high-performance floating floor system provides excellent structure-borne and airborne noise isolation. High Performance Discrete System Low Risk of Installation Errors Easy & Quick Installation Stravifloor Prefab Modular System Natural Frequency Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz Standard Product Height Elastomeric Pads 30 mm, 50 mm Springs 89 mm Minimum Build-up Height Wet (Concrete/Screed) 130 mm Dry (Timber/Cement Boards) 70 mm Minimum Air Gap 30 mm
  • 8. HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 11 Stravifloor Channel is an isolated steel floor batten system for the support of concrete or timber floating floors and sprung-floor applications. Stravifloor Channel improves the structural stability of the floating floor and provides lower differential deflection resulting from live load or concentrated loads. It also allows for larger isolation pad spacing, which reduces material and installation costs, and increases acoustical performance through optimization of pad loading and fewer contact points (transmission paths) to the subfloor. Stravifloor Channel is the ideal choice to maximize noise insulation when an existing structure cannot support a heavyweight floating concrete slab. Stravifloor Channel Channel System Natural Frequency Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz Standard Product Height Elastomeric Pads 30 mm, 50 mm Minimum Build-up Height Wet (Concrete/Screed) 130 mm Dry (Timber/Cement Boards) 70 mm Minimum Air Gap 30 mm High Performance Discrete System Enhanced Stiffness Suitable for Lightweight Systems
  • 9. 12 / CDM STRAVITEC Stravifloor Deck is a low-profile floating floor system using a proprietary dovetailed metal deck for thin concrete pours. The system’s high bending stiffness allows for concrete toppings as thin as 50 mm, making this system a great solution for projects that require a low-profile or lightweight concrete floating floor. It is also suitable for areas with high live loads. This system provides a high-performance floating floor system for excellent structure-borne and airborne noise isolation, while minimizing any impact on the available floor-ceiling height. High Performance Discrete System Reduced Build-up Height Lightweight Stravifloor Deck Floating Deck System Natural Frequency Elastomeric Pads ≥ 6 Hz Springs ≥ 2.5 Hz Standard Product Height Elastomeric Pads 50 mm Springs 64 mm Minimum Build-up Height Wet (Concrete/Screed) 100 mm Minimum Air Gap 50 mm
  • 10. HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 13 StravifloorMatproductsarealow-profileroll-outisolation solutionmadeofrecycledmaterials,providing economic structure-borne noise protection. Stravifloor Mat can be used with gypsum, lightweight, or normal weight concrete without the need for formwork, and can also be installed with panelized rafts. Available in various thicknesses, Stravifloor Mat provides a great level of impact noise reduction with minimal system thickness and is a cost-effective solution to achieve building code requirements for floor-ceiling assemblies. The wavy form (dimples) on the underside of the mat reduces the contact area to the subfloor and reduces the dynamic stiffness of the material to maximize its performance. Stravifloor Mat Full-Surface System Natural Frequency Mat ≥ 15 Hz Standard Product Height Flat 3 mm 4.5 mm Wavy 8 mm 15 mm 25 mm Minimum Build-up Height Dry (Timber/Cement Boards) 40 mm Wet (Concrete/Screed) 60 mm Medium Performance Roll-out System Cost- effective Reduced Build-up Height Underscreed Noise Control Mat-F3e | ∆Lw=18 dB Mat-F4.5e | ∆Lw=24 dB Mat-W8a | ∆Lw=27 dB Mat-W15a | ∆Lw=31 dB Rolling Noise Control Mat-W8x | ∆Lw=27 dB Mat-W15x | ∆Lw=32 dB Mat-W25x | ∆Lw=34 dB
  • 11. 14 / CDM STRAVITEC HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 15 La Joliette EuropaCorp Marseille (FR) Kodály Center Pécs (HU) © Claude Almodovar References Grand Hyatt Hotel Kuala Lumpur (MY) MYRIAD by SANA Hotels Lisbon (PT) © Hyatt Corporation © Bujnovszky Tamás © DVDWPhotography © George Clerk Photography Related Applications Our high-performance floating floor range is our standard range of full-surface and discrete isolatedfloatingfloorsystems;however,gymand fitness areas often have special requirements, that is why we have designed a bespoke range of Stravigym engineered lightweight floating floors. For more information about lightweight fitness floating floors please refer to our Stravigym brochure. Fitness & Gym Wood construction is gaining popularity in various parts of the world for its sustainable, fast, lightweight, and inexpensive construction methodology. Historically, this construction me- thod has offered poor acoustical performance due to the lack of mass and stiffness; particularly at lower frequencies where lightweight walls and ceilings transmit low frequency noise very efficiently and make it impossible to comply with local building regulations. CDM Stravitec have participated in several projects to research and develop sustainable, cost-effective and environmentally responsible isolation solutions for wooden framed and cross-laminated timber structures. Timber Construction HIGH-PERFORMANCE FLOATING FLOORS / 15 MediaCityUK Studio Block Salford (UK) At CDM Stravitec, we take pride in the quality of work that we produce. Our extensive resume is comprised of over 10,000 projects completed since 1951. Our diverse project list includes commercial and residential buildings, manufacturing plants, medical facilities, schools, hotels, gyms, and more. During that time, we have made many contributions to the intelligent design and noise mitigation of buildings with our engineered products. Take a look at some of our latest projects carried out with well-known brands and reputable acoustical consultants. 14 / CDM STRAVITEC
  • 12. 16 / CDM STRAVITEC We have qualified engineers in noise and vibration based at different locations around the world – they are only a phone call away. For general enquiries please contact our head office or visit our website. Version 2021/1 - © CDM N.V. 2021. All rights reserved. CDM Stravitec Reutenbeek 9-11 3090 Overijse Belgium T +32 2 687 79 07 info@cdm-stravitec.com www.cdm-stravitec.com DISCLAIMER This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of issue. Information, data and recommendations provided are based on industry accepted testing and prior product usage. It is intended as descriptive of the general capabilities and performance of our products and does not endorse applicability for any particular project. We reserve the right to change products, performance, and data without notice. This document replaces all information supplied prior to the publication hereof.