Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
Sound insulation in a façade test laboratory
Acoustics
| Measurement | Sound insulation and flanking sound transmission |
| Standards | DIN EN ISO 10848, DIN EN ISO 140-5 |
| Measurement object | Façade elements and prototypes including installations, noise barriers (gabions, etc.), exterior building elements |
Technical data
| Floor area (2 rooms) | 18.4 m² and 2.4 m² |
| Room volume (2 rooms) | 71 m³ and 87 m³ |
| Doors (H × W) | 1.99 × 0.86 m and 2.02 × 0.95 m |
| Outward opening (H × W) | 10,30 m × 3,52 m |
Special features
| Max. sound reduction (related to the size of test sample) | R'max,w= 71 dB |
| Vibrational isolation of the test rooms | Supressed external influences |
More information
- Delivery and direct installation of large test samples via truck-mounted crane
- Rolling gate to close the test opening (weather protection)