scholarly journals Determination of the Airborne Sound Insulation of a Straw Bale Partition Wall

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiří Teslík ◽  
Radek Fabian ◽  
Barbora Hrubá
Keyword(s):  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Partition Wall ◽  
Airborne Sound ◽  
University Of Technology ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Scientific Project ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Straw Bale ◽  
Reduction Index

AbstractThis paper describes the results of a scientific project focused on determining of the Airborne Sound Insulation of a peripheral non-load bearing wall made of straw bales expressed by Weighted Sound Reduction Index. Weighted Sound Reduction Index was determined by measuring in the certified acoustic laboratory at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology. The measured structure of the straw wall was modified in combinations with various materials, so the results include a wide range of possible compositions of the wall. The key modification was application of plaster on both sides of the straw bale wall. This construction as is frequently done in actual straw houses. The additional measurements were performed on the straw wall with several variants of additional wall of slab materials. The airborne sound insulation value has been also measured in separate stages of the construction. Thus it is possible to compare and determinate the effect of the single layers on the airborne sound insulation.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF LABORATORY MEASUREMENT OF AIRBORNE SOUND INSULATION BASED ON ISO AND ASTM STANDARDS IN NATIONAL STANDARDIZATION AGENCY OF INDONESIA (BSN)

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Bondan Dwisetyo ◽  
Maharani Ratna Palupi ◽  
Fajar Budi Utomo ◽  
Chery Chaen Putri ◽  
Dodi Rusjadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Laboratory Measurement ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Reference Curve ◽  
Airborne Sound ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Single Number ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

<p>The implementation of laboratory measurement of airborne sound insulation based on ISO and ASTM standards was carried out at SNSU BSN. The aim of this work to realize the measurement of airborne sound insulation for several sample tests, where the procedure of the test is performed according to the updated standard ISO 10140 and ASTM E90. Besides, the single number rating also is determined based on ISO 717-1 and ASTM E413. This measurement has been conducted in the two reverberation rooms using pressure method consist of measuring the sound pressure level, measuring the reverberation time, obtaining the sound reduction index (R) or sound transmission loss (STL), and determination of a single-number ratings of the samples test. From the results, some parameter requirements such as the frequency range and the rounding procedure of R or STL influence the measurement result slightly. Subsequently, the significant difference is obtained for the determination of single number rating in the shifting procedure of the reference curve.</p>

Analysis of Predictive Calculation Methods of Airborne Sound Insulation

2016 ◽  
Vol 835 ◽  
pp. 573-578 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naďa Zdražilová ◽  
Denisa Donová ◽  
Iveta Skotnicova
Keyword(s):  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Calculation Methods ◽  
Airborne Sound ◽  
Mutual Comparison ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

Acoustic properties of building structures are currently very actual theme with regard to the development of new building and insulating materials, while the methods for estimating the airborne sound reduction index evolve mainly from the second half of the 20th century. For mutual comparison of selected prediction methods and for determination of their suitability it has been provided a calculation of weighted sound reduction index RW [dB] from the input parameters of materials identified by laboratory measurements, calculation of weighted apparent sound reduction index R ́W [dB] and these values were compared with in-situ measurements. The aim of this paper is to determine the most appropriate method to calculate RW [dB] and R ́W [dB] values of lightweight building constructions with regard to their practical applicability, accuracy of estimation and complexity of the calculations.

Sound Insulation Determination of Door

2014 ◽  
Vol 1057 ◽  
pp. 215-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dušan Dlhý ◽  
Peter Tomašovič
Keyword(s):  
Structural Complexity ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Laboratory Measurements ◽  
Door Frame ◽  
Small Change ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

The structural complexity of a door causes difficulties in the description of its behavior from an acoustical point of view. In many cases, even a small change can cause a big difference in its sound-isolating properties. To determine the acoustical quality of a door, it is important to perform laboratory measurements of the door structure and door frame, the gaps including. A mathematical analysis based on experimental measurements of the sound reduction index of several door constructions was used to determine the acoustical door categories. The equations for calculating the sound reduction index, which were introduced in this paper, should help in the design of a suitable door from an acoustical point of view.

scholarly journals AIRBORNE SOUND INSULATION IMPROVEMENT ON MASONRY PARTITIONS USING ADDITIONAL PLASTERBOARD LAYERS

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marius Mickaitis ◽  
Aleksandras Jagniatinskis ◽  
Boris Fiks
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Masonry Wall ◽  
In Situ Measurements ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Frequency Range ◽  
Airborne Sound ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

For the purposes of accumulating knowledge of how to comply with requirements for new buildings of obligatory sound class C or enhanced acoustic comfort sound classes A and B (Lithuanian Building Technical regulations STR 2.01.07:2003), the article discusses improvement on airborne sound insulation of partitions between dwellings using additional plasterboard layers. The results of an empirical approach were obtained performing in situ measurements of the partitions of masonry from silicate blocks and expanded-clay concrete blocks. Theoretical calculations without the evaluation of flanking paths are added. The paper looks at the peculiarities of in situ measurement methods and the estimation of the limiting uncertainty of the sound reduction index. It is showed that the values of the in situ measurements of the airborne sound reduction index in accordance with requirements EN ISO 140 and EN ISO 717 series for rooms having volume higher than 50 m3 varies depending on frequency range. It has been stated, that improvement on the weighed airborne sound reduction index in the frequency range from 100 Hz to 3150 Hz depends on the properties of additional layers and on the characteristics of the main constructions. Resonance in the low frequency range arising due to additional layers may reduce the weighed airborne sound reduction index defined in the frequency range from 50 Hz to 3150 Hz. This fact must be taken into account when designing improvement on masonry wall insulation using an additional layer in dwellings.

A Comparative Study of Sound Transmission Loss Provided by Glass, Acrylic and Polycarbonate

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elwaleed Awad Khidir ◽  
Zambri Harun ◽  
Mohd Jailani Mohd Nor ◽  
Muhamad Razi
Keyword(s):  
Transmission Loss ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Sound Transmission Loss ◽  
Material Density ◽  
Airborne Sound ◽  
Single Number ◽  
Reverberation Chambers ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

This article presents an assessment for the airborne sound insulation provided by single glazed panels. The glazed panels were glass, acrylic and polycarbonate with a thickness of 4 mm. The experiments were conducted in a transmission loss facility consisting of semi anechoic and reverberation chambers. The panels were subjected to airborne sound and the data collected. Glass, acrylic and polycarbonate panel absorb noise most effectively above 500 Hz with the absorption peaks at 1000 Hz. The single number sound reduction index (RW) for glass, polycarbonate and acrylic were 41 dB, 38 dB and 37 dB, respectively. This could be attributed mainly to the material density which is higher for the glass. Keywords: Sound transmission loss; glazing; insulation; weighted index

Types of Doors and its Impact on Airborne Sound Insulation

2013 ◽  
Vol 855 ◽  
pp. 225-228
Author(s):  
Dušan Dlhý
Keyword(s):  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Internal Wall ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Airborne Sound ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

Acoustically speaking, a door as a part of a wall cladding or internal wall partition is usually the weakest element of such a structure [1,2]. The less effective sound insulation properties of a door, in comparison with the main wall structure, results in the fact that the sound reduction index of the door is one of the most important factors affecting the total sound isolation properties of a complex wall.

Research on the Prediction of Impact Sound Insulation to a Homogeneous Wall

2015 ◽  
Vol 744-746 ◽  
pp. 1593-1596
Author(s):  
Shang You Wei ◽  
Xian Feng Huang ◽  
Zhi Xiang Zhuang ◽  
Jun Xin Lan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Analysis ◽  
Sound Transmission ◽  
Sound Insulation ◽  
Statistical Energy Analysis ◽  
Analysis Framework ◽  
Mechanism Of Impact ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Insulating Properties ◽  
Reduction Index

In this paper, a theoretical model to evaluate impact sound transmission through a homogeneous wall is proposed. The model which is based on the Statistical Energy Analysis framework exhibits a system with room-wall-room. For the purpose to explore the mechanism of impact sound transmission through a wall, the impact sound reduction index between two rooms are predicted. Meanwhile, the variation of impact sound reduction index with the walls properties are also taken into account. The results reveal that the density, elastic modulus and thickness of a homogeneous wall have diverse effects on its impact sound insulation and can be chosen adequately to achieve ideal insulation values.It provides an approach to optimize impact sound insulating properties of the walls.

Slits' Effects on Sound Insulation for Lightweight Partitions

2014 ◽  
Vol 507 ◽  
pp. 153-156
Author(s):  
Xian Feng Huang ◽  
Quan Shi ◽  
Chen Hui Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Sound Insulation ◽  
High Frequencies ◽  
Rectangular Aperture ◽  
Index Variation ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Reduction Index

The slits on the lightweight partitions have a significant effect on sound insulation which is investigated in this paper. According to Gomperts model for rectangular aperture, the sound reduction index of a wall with slits can be predicted. Two lightweight partitions were selected to analyze their sound reduction index variation with factors such as width, length and location of slits. Results show that these factors affect the sound insulation evidently, especially at high frequencies.

Technical Note: Determination of Impact Noise of Floors Based on Vibration Measurements

2007 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-229
Author(s):  
Simone Secchi ◽  
Gianfranco Cellai
Keyword(s):  
Field Measurement ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Vibration Velocity ◽  
Vibration Measurements ◽  
Impact Noise ◽  
New Type ◽  
Sound Reduction ◽  
Velocity Level ◽  
Reduction Index

Field measurement of acoustical performances of buildings is difficult where construction has not been completed. The absence of doors, windows and other finishing details, generates sound transmission paths, which can modify the results of measurements. In these cases, acoustical performances of building, such as sound reduction index and impact noise, can be determined through the temporary close of all openings, or through the measurement of the vibration velocity level of the partitions examined. Both techniques allow the elimination of airborne transmission paths, while the second also permits the evaluation of the contribution of structural flanking transmission. In this paper, a technique is described for the estimation of impact noise of floors from measurements of velocity levels. Results are presented for a concrete floors and a comparison given between the traditional and new type of measurements.

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