Impact sound ratings: ASTM versus ISO

Authors

  • A.C.C. Warnock Inst. for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0R6, Canada

Keywords:

Attenuation, Data acquisition, Frequencies, Problem solving, Standardization, ASTM, Floor coverings, ISO, Sound ratings

Abstract

A comparison between the impact sound ratings of ASTM and ISO are discussed. When differences in these metrics are used to rank floor toppings, the rankings are inconsistent. To ISO 717 C50 rating, because of the low frequencies leads to unacce[tably large reproducibility ranges for tests on floors but should be acceptable for toppings. The C type ratings are not mandatory in ISO 717.

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Published

2004-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Warnock A. Impact sound ratings: ASTM versus ISO. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2004 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];32(3):170-1. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1682

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3 (2004)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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