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• Measurements for thermal stress were made in different indoor, closed environments, which had of
similar dimensions.
• The field analyst made observations in site and recorded them on a field notebook. Then, he turned
off the equipment, and recorded the time and code of the monitoring point.
2.4. Environmental Noise Analysis
The mo=nitoring of environmental noise was carried out in accordance with the provisions of
Ministerial Resolution No. 227‐2013‐MINAM, where the National Environmental Noise Monitoring
Protocol is specified, which serves as an instrument to establish methodologies, techniques and
procedures for preparing measurements of noise levels all over the country.
• The sound level meter should be as far away as possible from the source of noise generation as well
as from reflective surfaces (walls, floor, ceiling, objects, etc.).
• The operating technician should move as far away as possible from the measuring equipment to
avoid shielding it. This will be done as long as the characteristics of the equipment do not require
the operator to be close. If required, he/she must maintain a reasonable distance that allows
him/her to take the measurement, without shielding the sound level meter. The use of the tripod
will be indispensable.
• Noise measurement has been avoided in case of adverse weather events that generate noise, rain, hail,
storms, etc.
• Background noise has been also avoided.
2.5. Equipment
For measuring the thermal stress a 3M™ QUESTemp™ 32 Heat Stress Monitor was used, and as
for measuring the temperature a CENTER Infrared radiation thermometer was utilized (Fig.3). Also,
for environmental noise measurement a SOFT dB SLM‐P3 sound meter was used. Data for all the cases
was taken in three different points: on the 3rd, the 5th and the 7th floor.
Figure 3. Measurements on the 5 floor of the Los Manzanos building.
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Exploring the Effect of a Double-glazing Configuration on Acoustic and Thermal Performance of
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