Impact sound and impact sound insulation of floors and floor coverings

Acoustics

Solid wood ceiling in ceiling test facility
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Solid wood ceiling with solid wood raised floor in ceiling test facility. View of reception room

 

Measurement Impact sound and impact sound insulation
Standard DIN EN ISO 10140
Measurement object Timber frame and lightweight floor constructions, floating floors and floor coverings, timber joist floors


Technical data

Floor area and object size 18 m²
Room volume (2 rooms) 70.6 m³ and 50.0 m³
Entrance doors (H × W) 2.18 × 0.83 m and 2.02 × 1.95 m
Size of test samples 18 m², variable height


Special feature

Impact sound insulation and walking sound Apart from the impact sound in the receiving room the noise generated in the sending room (walking sound) can be measured and weighted.

 

More information

  • Circumferential bracket to support the separating floor
  • Timber joist floor of type 1 according to DIN EN ISO 10140 available
Measurement sound insulation wooden ceiling
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Measurement of the sound insulation of a wooden ceiling in the ceiling test facility.
Solid wood ceiling in ceiling test facility
© Fraunhofer IBP
Solid wood ceiling with solid wood raised floor in ceiling test facility. View of broadcasting room.