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Accoustic Sound Absorption

Reference data and engineering information about accoustic sound absorption for acoustics applications.

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Overview

Engineering reference data for Accoustic Sound Absorption in acoustics.

Key Formulas

Speed of Sound

c=γRTc = \sqrt{\gamma R T}

Speed of sound in an ideal gas.

Sound Level

L=10log10(I/I0)L = 10 \log_{10}(I/I_0)

Decibel level.

Wavelength

λ=c/f\lambda = c / f

Wavelength = speed / frequency.

Variables

SymbolDescriptionUnit
ccSpeed of soundm/s
LLSound leveldB
λ\lambdaWavelengthm
ffFrequencyHz

Data Table

28 rows
Material / Sound AbsorptionCoefficient 1)- α - data
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Acoustic belt, 12 mm
Acoustic tiles
Asbestos, sprayed 25 mm
Brickwork, painted
Brickwork, unpainted
Carpet, heavy on concrete
Carpe, heavy on foam rubber
Concrete block, coarse
Concrete block, painted
Cork sheet, 6 mm
Fiberboard on battens, 12 mm
Floor, concrete or terrazzo
Floor, linoleum, asphalt, rubber or cork tiles on concrete
Floor, wood
Hardwood
Glass, large panes heavy plate
Glass, ordinary windows
Gypsum board, 12 mm
Mineral wool, 100 mm
Persons, each
Plaster walls
Plywood panel, 3 mm
Polystyrene, expanded on 50mm battens
Polystyrene, expanded rigid backing
Polyurethane foam, flexible
Rubber sheet, 6 mm porous
Slag wool or glass silk, 50 mm
Snow

Source: engineeringtoolbox.com

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