Sound insulation in a wall test laboratory

Acoustics

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Sound Insulation Testing for Complex Wall Constructions

The P2 wall test stand at Fraunhofer IBP is specifically designed to determine the sound insulation of wall constructions in accordance with DIN EN ISO 10140-2. Equipped with two surrounding joints to effectively suppress flanking transmissions, it enables reliable testing of highly sound-insulating building components, such as cinema partition walls or installation walls. The test stand allows wall constructions to be mounted up to the bare ceiling or below a lintel with integrated Halfen channels. Its large test opening and drivable equipment provide maximum flexibility for analyzing solid and lightweight walls, mobile partition walls, and facade elements. A standout feature of the P2 test stand is its ability to precisely evaluate sound insulation at low frequencies – a crucial factor for achieving acoustic excellence.

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Measurement Sound insulation
Standard DIN EN ISO 10140
Measurement object Separating walls with high sound insulation, massive and lightweight wall constructions, walls with additional linings, cinema walls, façades, roofs


Technical data

Floor area (2 rooms) 21 m² and 24 m²
Room volume (2 rooms) 66 m³ and 76 m³
Entrance doors (H × W) 1.990 × 0.835 m and 2.02 × 1.95 m
Size of test samples (H × W) 3.11 × 4.25 m and 2.95 × 4.25 m


Special feature

Max. sound reduction (related to the size of test sample) R'max,w = 89 dB

 

More information

  • Wall constructions with high sound insulation at low frequencies, for example separating walls in cinemas, can be tested in this wall test laboratory.
  • Height of the walls up to the upper floor or to the lintel below the upper floor.