Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Laboratory test facilities for airborne sound
  insulation measurements
4 Laboratory test facilities for impact sound
  insulation measurements
5 Equipment
Annex A (normative) - Estimation of the maximum measurable
        sound reduction index
Annex B (normative) - Standard basic elements for measuring
        the improvement of airborne sound insulation by
        linings
Annex C (normative) - Standard floors for measuring the
        improvement of impact sound insulation by floor
        coverings
Annex D (normative) - Qualification procedure for
        loudspeakers and loudspeaker positions
Annex E (normative) - Standard tapping machine
Annex F (normative) - Alternative impact sound sources
Annex G (normative) - Wooden mock-up floor for measuring the
        improvement of impact sound insulation by floor
        coverings
Annex H (normative) - Specification of heavy and intense
        rain with example of a tank with perforated base
Annex I (informative) - Reference test specimens for rainfall
        sound measurements
Bibliography

Abstract

Describes laboratory test facilities and equipment for sound insulation measurements of building elements, such as: - components and materials; - building elements; - technical elements (small building elements); - sound insulation improvement systems.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Organization for Standardization
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 43
Supersedes	ISO/DIS 10140-5 : 60.00 (2010) ISO 140-8 : 1997