ASTM E596-96(2002)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM E596-96(2002)e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
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ASTM E596
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers the reverberation room measurement of the noise reduction of sound-isolating enclosures.
1.2 The noise isolation class may be determined from the noise reduction measured in accordance with this test method.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
C423 Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
C634 Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
E413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
Keywords
enclosures; noise isolation; noise isolation class; noise reduction; sound-isolating; Acoustical tests; Laboratory sound transmission testing; Partitions; Reverberation room method; Sound absorbing/insulating materials/applications; Sound transmission--building materials/applications;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 17.140.20 (Noise emitted by machines and equipment); 71.040.20 (Laboratory ware and related apparatus)
DOI: 10.1520/E0596-96R02E01
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