LABORATORY TESTS

Acoustics and Vibrations

The acoustic behaviour of spaces, building elements and equipment are subject to national regulations under the building acoustics requirements code (RRAE) and the general noise regulations (RGR).

Reference Designation/Description Accredited
assay
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ACL.07 Determination of airflow resistance of resilient materials used in acoustic applications ISO 9053:1991 Resilient materials used in acoustic applications
ACL.08 Measurement of sound insulation to airborne sounds, Dn,e,w ISO 10140-1:2016; ISO 10140-2:2010; ISO 10140-4:2010; ISO 717-1:2013 Building elements of small dimensions
ACL.09 Laboratory measurement of flanking transmission for airborne sound between adjoining rooms, Dn,f,w ISO 10848-1; ISO 10848-2
ACL.10 Laboratory measurement of flanking transmission for impact sound between adjoining rooms, Ln,f,w ISO 10848-1; ISO 10848-2
ACL.11 Determination of sound absorption in impedance tubes using the transfer-function method EN ISO 10534-2:2001 Construction products Range: 100 Hz to 6300 Hz
ACL.12 Estimate of the insulation index of windows to aerial sounds NP EN 14351-1 - Anex B Windows
ACL.13 Determination of loss by sound transmission Internal procedure
ACL.14 Measurement of noise emitted by inlet valves used in water supply installations ISO 3822-1:1999, ISO 3822-1:1999/Amd 1:2008 Inlet valves used in water supply installations
ACL.16 Determination of sound power levels of noise sources through the measurement fof the sound pressure levels - Precision method for semi-anechoic rooms ISO 3745:2012 Noise Sources
ACL.17 Laboratory test: Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a reflecting plane (hemi-anechoic chamber) ISO 3744:2010 Noise Sources
ACL.18 Laboratory measurement of airborne sound transmission loss, TL Test procedure adapted from standards ASTM E90-09; ASTM E2235-04 and ASTM E413-16 Construction products
ACL.19 Laboratory test: Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Survey method using an eveloping measurement surface over a reflecting plane (hemi-anechoic chamber) ISO 3746:2010 Noise Sources
ACL.20 Laboratory test: Noise emitted by machinery and equipment. Determination of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections (hemi-anechoic chamber) ISO 11201:2010 Noise emitted by machinery and equipment
VBR.01 Determination of the dynamic stiffness of materials used under floating floors in dwellings ISO 7626-5:1994, ISO 9052-1:1989 Materials used under floating floors in dwellings
VBR.02 Dynamic characterisation of anti-vibration mounts for suspended ceilings Internal procedure VBR.02.IE.01 Anti-vibration mounts for suspended ceilings