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ASTM E1332-90(1998)

(Classification)

Standard Classification for Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class

Standard Classification for Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class

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1.1 The purpose of this classification is to provide a single-number rating that can be used for comparing building facade designs, including walls, doors, windows, and combinations thereof. This rating is designed to correlate with subjective impressions of the ability of building elements to reduce the overall loudness of ground and air transportation noise.  It is intended to be used as a rank ordering device.
1.2 The rating does not necessarily relate to the perceived aesthetic quality of the transmitted sound. Different facade elements with similar ratings may differ significantly in the proportion of low and high frequency sound that they transmit. It is best to use specific sound transmission loss values, in conjunction with actual spectra of outdoor and indoor sound levels, for making final selections of facade elements.
1.3 Excluded from the scope of this classification are applications involving noise spectra differing markedly from those described in 4.1. Thus excluded, for example, would be certain industrial noises with high levels at frequencies below the 80 Hz one-third octave band, relative to levels at higher frequencies. However, for any source with a spectrum similar to those in 4.1, this classification provides a more reliable ranking of the performance of partitions and facade elements than do other classifications such as Classification E413.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
09-Sep-1998
ICS
13.040.01 - Air quality in general
Technical Committee
E33 - Building and Environmental Acoustics
Drafting Committee
E33.03 - Sound Transmission
Current Stage
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ASTM E1332-90(2003) - Standard Classification for Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class
Effective Date
01-Oct-2003
Referred By
ASTM E1425-14(2023) - Standard Practice for Determining the Acoustical Performance of Windows, Doors, Skylight, and Glazed Wall Systems
Effective Date
10-Sep-1998
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ASTM C1172-19 - Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
Effective Date
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ASTM E90-09(2016) - Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
Effective Date
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ASTM E413-22 - Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
Effective Date
10-Sep-1998
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ASTM E966-18a - Standard Guide for Field Measurements of Airborne Sound Attenuation of Building Facades and Facade Elements
Effective Date
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ASTM C634-22 - Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
Effective Date
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Designation: E 1332 – 90 (Reapproved 1998)
Standard Classification for
Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 1332; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
This classification is part of a set of ratings for the sound isolating properties of materials, building
elements, and structures. It is based on A-weighted reduction of a transportation noise source. Other
ratings include Classification E 413 that rates the ability of a partition to reduce speech and other
sounds within a limited frequency range, and Classification E 989 that provides a rating method for
comparing the impact-insulation properties of floor-ceiling assemblies.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 The purpose of this classification is to provide a single- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
number rating that can be used for comparing building facade C 634 Terminology Relating to Environmental Acoustics
designs, including walls, doors, windows, and combinations E 90 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of
thereof. This rating is designed to correlate with subjective Airborne-Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions
impressions of the ability of building elements to reduce the E 413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
overall loudness of ground and air transportation noise. It is E 966 Guide for Field Measurement of Airborne Sound
intended to be used as a rank ordering device. Insulation of Building Facades and Facade Elements
1.2 The rating does not necessarily relate to the perceived E 989 Classification for Determination of Impact Insulation
aesthetic quality of the transmitted sound. Different facade Class (IIC)
elements with similar ratings may differ significantly in the 2.2 ANSI Standard:
proportion of low and high frequency sound that they transmit. S1.4 Specifications for Sound Level Meters
It is best to use specific sound transmission loss values, in 2.3 ISO Standard:
conjunction with actual spectra of outdoor and indoor sound ISO 532 Acoustics–Method for Calculating Loudness
levels, for making final selections of facade elements. Level
1.3 Excluded from the scope of this classification are
3. Terminology
applications involving noise spectra differing markedly from
3.1 Definitions—For definitions used in this classification,
those described in 4.1. Thus excluded, for example, would be
certain industrial noises with high levels at frequencies below see Terminology C 634.
the 80 Hz one-third octave band, relative to levels at higher
4. Significance and Use
frequencies. However, for any source with a spectrum similar
4.1 This classification provides the A-weighted sound level
to those in 4.1, this classification provides a more reliable
reduction for a test specimen, based upon the sound spectrum
ranking of the performance of partitions and facade elements
given in Table 1. The spectrum shape is an average of three
than do other classifications such as Classification E 413.
typical spectra from transportation sources (aircraft takeoff,
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
freeway, and railroad passby). A study showed that this
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
classification correlated well with the A-weighted and loudness
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
reductions (see ISO 532) calculated for each of the typical
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
spectra for the one-third octave band range of 50 to 5000 Hz.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
The calculated numeric value of OITC is based on the
measured sound transmission loss values for a particular
building facade and depends only on the shape of the reference
This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E-33 on
Environmental Acoustics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E33.03 on
source spectrum used in the calculation. The values shown in
Sound Transmission.
Current edition approved Feb. 23, 1990. Published April 1990. Originally
published as E 1332 - 90. Last previous edition E 1332 - 90 (1994){1. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.06.
2 4
This classification may be used in conjunction with Test Method E 90 or Guide Available from American National Standards Institute, 11 W. 42nd St., 13th
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E 1332
TABLE 1 Reference Source Spectrum TABLE 2 Worksheet for Calculating OITC
One-third Octave Band Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6
Sound Level, dB
Center Frequency
Band Reference
A-weighting Column 2 Column 4
80 103 Center Sound Specimen
Correction, + −
Frequency, Spectrum, TL
100 102
f
dB (A ) Column 3 Column 5
f
125 101 Hz dB (L )
f
160 98
80 103 −22.5 80.5
200 97
100 102 −19.1 82.9
250 95
125 101 −16.1 84.9
315 94
160 98 −13.4 84.6
400 93
200 97 −10.9 86.1
500 93
250 95 −8.6 86.4
630 91
315 94 −6.6 87.4
800 90
400 93 −4.8 88.2
1000 89
500 93 −3.2 89.8
1250 89
630 91 −1.9 89.1
1600 88
800 90 −0.8 89.2
2000 88
1000 89 0 89.0
2500 87
1250 89 0.6 89.6
3150 85
1600 88 1.0 89.0
4000 84
2000 88 1.2 89.2
2500 87 1.3 88.3
3150 85 1.2 86.2
Table 1 have an arbitrary reference level.
4000 84 1.0 85.0
4.2 This classification requires sound transmission loss (TL)
(Column 4 / 10)
f
Total Column 4 (dBA) = 10 log ( 10
f
measurements in one-third octave bands from 80 to 4000 Hz.
= 100.13 dB
Due to accuracy limitations given in Test Method E 90 and
(Column 6f / 10)
Total Col
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5.5 Applicability of Results—The values for air change obtained by the techniques used in this test method apply to the specific conditions prevailing at the time of the measurement. Air change values for the same building will differ if the prevailing wind and temperature conditions have changed, if the operation of the building is different, or if the envelope changes between m...
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1.1 This test method covers techniques using tracer gas dilution for determining a single zone's air change with the outdoors, as induced by weather conditions and by mechanical ventilation. These techniques are: (1) concentration decay, (2) constant injection, and (3) constant concentration.  
1.2 This test method is restricted to a single tracer gas.  
1.3 The associated data analysis assumes that one can characterize the tracer gas concentration within the zone with a single value. The zone shall be a building, vehicle, test cell, or any conforming enclosure.  
1.4 Use of this test method requires a knowledge of the principles of gas analysis and instrumentation. Correct use of the formulas presented here requires consistent use of units, especially those of time.  
1.5 Determination of the contribution to air change by individual components of the zone enclosure is beyond the scope of this test method.  
1.6 The results from this test method pertain only to those conditions of weather and zonal operation that prevailed during the measurement. The use of the results from this test to predict air change under other conditions is beyond the scope of this test method.  
1.7 The text of this test method references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered requirements of this test method.  
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
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ASTM D5953M-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Determination of Non-methane Organic Compounds (NMOC) in Ambient Air Using Cryogenic Preconcentration and Direct Flame Ionization Detection

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Many regulators, industrial processes, and other stakeholders require determination of NMOC in atmospheres.  
5.2 Accurate measurements of ambient NMOC concentrations are critical in devising air pollution control strategies and in assessing control effectiveness because NMOCs are primary precursors of atmospheric ozone and other oxidants (7, 8).  
5.2.1 The NMOC concentrations typically found at urban sites may range up to 1 ppm C to 3 ppm C or higher. In order to determine transport of precursors into an area monitoring site, measurement of NMOC upwind of the site may be necessary. Rural NMOC concentrations originating from areas free from NMOC sources are likely to be less than a few tenths of 1 ppm C.  
5.3 Conventional test methods based upon gas chromatography and qualitative and quantitative species evaluation are relatively time consuming, sometimes difficult and expensive in staff time and resources, and are not needed when only a measurement of NMOC is desired. The test method described requires only a simple, cryogenic pre-concentration procedure followed by direct detection with an FID. This test method provides a sensitive and accurate measurement of ambient total NMOC concentrations where speciated data are not required. Typical uses of this standard test method are as follows.  
5.4 An application of the test method is the monitoring of the cleanliness of canisters.  
5.5 Another use of the test method is the screening of canister samples prior to analysis.  
5.6 Collection of ambient air samples in pressurized canisters provides the following advantages:  
5.6.1 Convenient collection of integrated ambient samples over a specific time period,  
5.6.2 Capability of remote sampling with subsequent central laboratory analysis,  
5.6.3 Ability to ship and store samples, if necessary,  
5.6.4 Unattended sample collection,  
5.6.5 Analysis of samples from multiple sites with one analytical system,  
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1.1 This test method2 presents a procedure for sampling and determination of non-methane organic compounds (NMOC) in ambient, indoor, or workplace atmospheres.  
1.2 This test method describes the collection of integrated whole air samples in silanized or other passivated stainless steel canisters, and their subsequent laboratory analysis.  
1.2.1 This test method describes a procedure for sampling in canisters at final pressures above atmospheric pressure (pressurized sampling).  
1.3 This test method employs a cryogenic trapping procedure for concentration of the NMOC prior to analysis.  
1.4 This test method describes the determination of the NMOC by the flame ionization detection (FID), without the use of gas chromatographic columns and other procedures necessary for species separation.  
1.5 The range of this test method is from 20 ppb C to 10 000 ppb C (1, 2).3  
1.6 This test method has a larger uncertainty for some halogenated or oxygenated hydrocarbons than for simple hydrocarbons or aromatic compounds. This is especially true if there are high concentrations of chlorocarbons or chlorofluorocarbons present.  
1.7 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.8 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.9 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Techn...

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ASTM D5702-18(2022)(Practice)
Standard Practice for Field Sampling of Coating Films for Analysis for Heavy Metals

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 Prior to beginning a project that involves the removal, cutting, grinding, or burning of paint, it is necessary to determine if the coating contains hazardous metals, such as lead. If it does, certain requirements for worker and environmental protection may need to be imposed. The presence and quantity of hazardous metals in a paint can be determined through laboratory analysis. Proper sampling protocol is needed to assure the laboratory results represent the actual amount of heavy metal in the coating. The number and location of samples to be removed must also be determined to characterize properly the extent of the presence of hazardous materials, if any, on a structure.
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1.1 This practice covers a method to control the removal of samples of coating films from substrates for subsequent laboratory analysis for heavy metal content on a mass basis. This technique can be used in the field, the fabricating shop, or laboratory.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific hazard information, see Section 5, Note 1, and Note 3.  
1.4 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM D5954-22a(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Mercury Sampling and Measurement in Gaseous Fuels by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method can be used to measure the level of mercury in any gaseous fuel (as defined by Terminology D4150) for purposes such as determining compliance with regulations, studying the effect of various abatement procedures on mercury emissions, checking the validity of direct instrumental measurements, and verifying that mercury concentrations are below those required for gaseous fuel processing and operations.  
5.2 Adsorption of the mercury on gold-coated sorbent can remove interferences associated with the direct measurement of mercury in the presence of high concentrations of organic compounds. It preconcentrates the mercury before analysis, thereby offering measurement of ultra-low average concentrations in a gas stream over a long time span. It avoids the cumbersome use of liquid spargers with on-site sampling and eliminates contamination problems associated with the use of potassium permanganate solutions.5,6,7
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of total mercury in gaseous fuels at concentrations down to 0.5 ng/m3. It includes separate procedures for both sampling and atomic absorption spectrophotometric determination of mercury. This procedure detects both inorganic and organic forms of mercury.  
1.2 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.  
1.3 Warning—Mercury has been designated by many regulatory agencies as a hazardous material that can cause serious medical issues. Mercury, or its vapor, has been demonstrated to be hazardous to health and corrosive to materials. Caution should be taken when handling mercury and mercury containing products. See the applicable product Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional information. Users should be aware that selling mercury or mercury containing products, or both, into your state or country may be prohibited by law.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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