Work Item
ASTM WK57850
New Guide for Field Measurement of the Reduction of Impact Sound from Heavy Impact Sources When Using Floor Coverings
1. Scope
provide guidance on acoustic field measurement of impact sounds from heavy sources including frequency ranges, time response and frequency weighting, and microphone methods etc. Provide guidance on: number and position of measurements, size and geometry of weights and drop heights, sample size for floor covering
Keywords
drop, impact, heavy, floor, sound, acoustic
Rationale
guidance on field testing using heavy impact sources will provide an opportunity to communicate agreed upon best practices and pitfalls to avoid for successful data collection and reporting of results. user is likely to be consultant working on behalf of owners or architects
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 02-14-2017
Technical Contact: Ethan Bourdeau
Item: 004
Ballot: E33.10 (19-02)
Status: Will Reballot Item