ASTM E1289-97 - 10.11.1997
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification describes the construction and installation of a standard reference specimen for quality control of laboratory sound transmission loss measurements using Test Method E90. Test Method E90 allows a significant latitude in the construction and operation of a test facility. It is the objective of standard measurement procedures that the property of a reference specimen being measured have the same value in all facilities.

1.2 This specification addresses the need for a reference specimen for sound transmission loss facilities where measurements are made according to Test Method E90. It describes in detail how the specimen is to be constructed and installed in a test opening.

1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information only.

 
2. Referenced Documents

E90-23

Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

C634-22

Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics