ASTM E1042

Acoustically absorptive materials are used for the control of reverberation and echoes in rooms. This standard provides a classification method for acoustically absorptive materials applied directly to surfaces by trowel or by spray.

1. Scope

1.1 This classification covers materials applied by trowel or spray to surfaces for the purpose of increasing their acoustical absorption.

2. Referenced Documents

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
E795 Practices for Mounting Test Specimens During Sound Absorption Tests
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E859 Test Method for Air Erosion of Sprayed Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRMs) Applied to Structural Members

Index Terms

acoustically absorptive materials; dust propensity; flame-spread index; noise reduction coefficient; sound absorption; sound absorption average; spray-on materials; trowel-on materials; Acoustical materials/applications; Classification (standards)--acoustic materials; Dust propensity; Flame spread index; Noise reduction coefficient; Sound absorbing/insulating materials/applications; Spray-on materials; Trowel-on materials; ICS Number Code 91.120.20 (Acoustics in buildings. Sound insulation)

Citing ASTM Standards

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