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).

Testing areas (15)
Products (97)

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ACL.06 Laboratory measurement of the reduction of the transmitted impact noise by floor coverings ∆Lw. Range: ∆Lw ≤ 50 dB ISO 10140-1:2016; ISO 10140-3:2010; ISO 10140-3:2010/Amd 1:2015; ISO 10140-4:2010; EN ISO 717-2:2013 Building elements Range: ∆Lw ≤ 50 dB
ACL.07 Determination of airflow resistance of materials for acoustical applications ISO 9053:2018 Resilient materials used in acoustic applications Method A - Direct air flow method
ACL.08 Laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation, 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 access floors flanking transmission for airborne sound between adjoining rooms, Dn,f,w ISO 10848-1; ISO 10848-2
ACL.10 Laboratory measurement of access floors flanking transmission for impact sound between adjoining rooms, Ln,f,w ISO 10848-1; ISO 10848-2
ACL.11 Determination of sound absorption in an impedance tube - Transfer-function method. Range: 100 Hz a 6300 Hz EN ISO 10534-2:2001 Construction products Range: 100 Hz to 6300 Hz
ACL.12 Estimate of airborne sound insulation index of windows, Rw NP EN 14351-1 - Anex B Windows
ACL.13 Determination of sound transmission loss in an impedance tube Internal procedure
ACL.14 Laboratory 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.15 Laboratory test: Acoustic intensimetry
ACL.16 Laboratory test: Determination of sound power level 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