Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements - Part 1: Application rules for specific products (ISO 10140-1:2016)

This part of ISO 10140 specifies test requirements for building elements and products, including
detailed requirements for preparation, mounting, operating and test conditions, as well as applicable
quantities and additional test information for reporting. The general procedures for airborne and
impact sound insulation measurements are given in ISO 10140-2 and ISO 10140-3, respectively.

Akustik - Messung der Schalldämmung von Bauteilen im Prüfstand - Teil 1: Anwendungsregeln für bestimmte Produkte (ISO 10140-1:2016)

Dieser Teil der ISO 10140 legt Prüfanforderungen an Bauteile und Produkte, einschließlich der ausführ-lichen Anforderungen an die Vorbereitung, Befestigung, die Betriebs- und die Prüfbedingungen sowie anwendbare Größen und zusätzlich in den Prüfbericht aufzunehmende Angaben fest. Die allgemeinen Vorgehensweisen für die Messung der Luftschall- und der Trittschalldämmung sind in ISO 10140-2 bzw. ISO 10140-3 enthalten.

Acoustique - Mesurage en laboratoire de l'isolation acoustique des éléments de construction - Partie 1: Règles d'application pour produits particuliers (ISO 10140-1:2016)

L'ISO 10140-1 :2016 spécifie les exigences d'essai relatives aux éléments et produits de construction, y compris les exigences détaillées pour la préparation, le montage et les conditions de fonctionnement et d'essai, ainsi que les grandeurs applicables et les informations supplémentaires relatives aux rapports d'essai. Les modes opératoires généraux pour les mesurages de l'isolation au bruit aérien et au bruit de choc sont respectivement donnés dans l'ISO 10140‑2 et l'ISO 10140‑3.

Akustika - Laboratorijsko merjenje zvočne izolirnosti gradbenih elementov - 1. del: Pravila uporabe za določene izdelke (ISO 10140-1:2016)

Ta del standarda ISO 10140 določa preskusne zahteve za gradbene elemente in izdelke, vključno s podrobnimi zahtevami glede priprave, montaže, delovanja in preskusnih pogojev, kakor tudi za ustrezne količine in dodatne podatke o preskušanju, ki se uporabljajo za poročanje. Splošni postopki za merjenje zvočne izolirnosti in izolacije pred udarnim zvokom so podani v standardih ISO 10140-2 in ISO 10140-3.

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EN ISO 10140-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD

NORME EUROPÉENNE

August 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.120.20 Supersedes EN ISO 10140-1:2010
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Acoustics - Laboratory measurement of sound insulation
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products (ISO 10140-1:2016)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 10140-1:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 43
"Acoustics" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 126 “Acoustic properties of building
elements and of buildings” the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
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This document supersedes EN ISO 10140-1:2010.
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Endorsement notice
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 10140-1
Second edition
2016-08-15
Acoustics — Laboratory measurement
of sound insulation of building
elements —
Part 1:
Application rules for specific products
Acoustique — Mesurage en laboratoire de l’isolation acoustique des
éléments de construction —
Partie 1: Règles d’application pour produits particuliers
Reference number
ISO 10140-1:2016(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 General . 2
4 Structure of application rules for specific products . 2
Annex A (normative) Walls — Airborne sound insulation . 3
Annex B (normative) Doors — Airborne sound insulation . 5
Annex C (normative) Windows — Airborne sound insulation . 6
Annex D (normative) Glazing — Airborne sound insulation . 8
Annex E (normative) Small technical elements — Airborne sound insulation.15
Annex F (normative) Floors — Airborne and impact sound insulation .19
Annex G (normative) Acoustical linings — Improvement of airborne sound insulation .20
Annex H (normative) Floor coverings — Improvement of impact sound insulation .24
Annex I (normative) Shutters — Airborne sound insulation .33
Annex J (normative) Joints filled with fillers or seals — Sound reduction index .38
Annex K (normative) Roofs, roof/ceiling systems, roof windows and skylights — Rainfall sound .49
Bibliography .54
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Foreword
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 43, Acoustics, Subcommittee SC 2, Building
acoustics.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 10140-1:2010), which has been technically
revised.
It also incorporates the Amendments ISO 10140-1:2010/Amd 1:2012 and ISO 10140-1:2010/Amd 2:2014.
ISO 10140 consists of the following parts, under the general title Acoustics — Laboratory measurement
of sound insulation of building elements:
— Part 1: Application rules for specific products
— Part 2: Measurement of airborne sound insulation
— Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation
— Part 4: Measurement procedures and requirements
— Part 5: Requirements for test facilities and equipment
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Introduction
ISO 10140 (all parts) concerns laboratory measurement of the sound insulation of building elements
(see Table 1).
This part of ISO 10140 specifies the application rules for specific elements and products, including
specific requirements for preparation, mounting, operating and test conditions. ISO 10140-2 and
ISO 10140-3 contain the general procedures for airborne and impact sound insulation measurements,
respectively, and refer to ISO 10140-4 and ISO 10140-5 where appropriate. For elements and products
without a specific application rule described in this part of ISO 10140, it is possible to apply ISO 10140-2
and ISO 10140-3. ISO 10140-4 contains basic measurement techniques and processes. ISO 10140-5
contains the requirements for test facilities and equipment. For the structure of ISO 10140 (all parts),
see Table 1.
ISO 10140 (all parts) was created to improve the layout for laboratory measurements, ensure
consistency and simplify future changes and additions regarding mounting conditions of test elements
in laboratory and field measurements. It is intended for ISO 10140 (all parts) to present a well-written
and arranged format for laboratory measurements.
It is intended to update this part of ISO 10140 with application rules for other products. It is also
intended to incorporate ISO 140-18 into ISO 10140 (all parts).
Table 1 — Structure and contents of ISO 10140 (all parts)
Relevant
part of Main purpose, contents and use Detailed content
ISO 10140
ISO 10140-1 It indicates the appropriate test procedure Appropriate references to ISO 10140-2 and
for elements and products. For certain types ISO 10140-3 and product-related, specific and
of element/product, it can contain additional additional instructions on:
and more specific instructions about
— specific quantities measured;
quantities and test element size and about
preparation, mounting and operating — size of test element;
conditions. Where no specific details are
— boundary and mounting conditions;
included, the general guidelines according
ISO 10140-2 and ISO 10140-3. — conditioning, testing and operating
conditions;
— additional specifics for test report.
ISO 10140-2 It gives a complete procedure for airborne — Definitions of main quantities measured
sound insulation measurements
— General mounting and boundary conditions
according to ISO 10140-4 and ISO 10140-5.
For products without specific application — General measurement procedure
rules, it is sufficiently complete and general
— Data processing
for the execution of measurements. However,
for products with specific application rules,
— Test report (general points)
measurements are carried out according to
ISO 10140-1, if available.
ISO 10140-3 It gives a complete procedure for impact — Definitions of main quantities measured
sound insulation measurements accord-
— General mounting and boundary conditions
ing to ISO 10140-4 and ISO 10140-5. For
products without specific application rules,
— General measurement procedure
it is sufficiently complete and general for
— Data processing
the execution of measurements. However,
for products with specific application rules,
— Test report (general points)
measurements are carried out according to
ISO 10140-1, if available.
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Table 1 — (continued)
Relevant
part of Main purpose, contents and use Detailed content
ISO 10140
ISO 10140-4 It gives all the basic measurement techniques — Definitions
and processes for measurement according to
— Frequency range
ISO 10140-2 and ISO 10140-3 or facility
qualifications according to ISO 10140-5. Much — Microphone positions
of the content is implemented in software.
— SPL measurements
— Averaging, space and time
— Correction for background noise
— Reverberation time measurements
— Loss factor measurements
— Low-frequency measurements
— Radiated sound power by velocity
measurement
ISO 10140-5 It specifies all information needed to design, Test facilities, design criteria:
construct and qualify the laboratory facility,
— volumes, dimensions;
its additional accessories and measurement
equipment (hardware). — flanking transmission;
— laboratory loss factor;
— maximum achievable sound reduction index;
— reverberation time;
— influence of lack of diffusivity in the
laboratory.
Test openings:
— standard openings for walls and floors;
— other openings (windows, doors, small
technical elements);
— filler walls in general.
Requirements for equipment:
— loudspeakers, number, positions;
— tapping machine and other impact sources;
— measurement equipment.
Reference constructions:
— basic elements for airborne and impact
insulation improvement;
— corresponding reference performance curves.
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Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of sound insulation
of building elements —
Part 1:
Application rules for specific products
1 Scope
This part of ISO 10140 specifies test requirements for building elements and products, including
detailed requirements for preparation, mounting, operating and test conditions, as well as applicable
quantities and additional test information for reporting. The general procedures for airborne and
impact sound insulation measurements are given in ISO 10140-2 and ISO 10140-3, respectively.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 717-1:2013, Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 1:
Airborne sound insulation
ISO 717-2, Acoustics — Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements — Part 2: Impact
sound insulation
ISO 10140-2, Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements — Part 2:
Measurement of airborne sound insulation
ISO 10140-3:2010, Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements —
Part 3: Measurement of impact sound insulation
ISO 10140-4:2010, Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements —
Part 4: Measurement procedures and requirements
ISO 10140-5:2010, Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building elements —
Part 5: Requirements for test facilities and equipment
ISO 10140-5:2010/Amd 1:2014, Acoustics — Laboratory measurement of sound insulation of building
elements — Part 5: Requirements for test facilities and equipment — Amendment 1: Rainfall sound
ISO 12999-1:2014, Acoustics — Determination and application of measurement uncertainties in building
acoustics — Part 1: Sound insulation
ISO 16940, Glass in building — Glazing and airborne sound insulation — Measurement of the mechanical
impedance of laminated glass
EN 572-1, Glass in building — Basic soda lime silicate glass products — Part 1: Definitions and general
physical and mechanical properties
EN 572-2, Glass in building — Basic soda lime silicate glass products — Part 2: Float glass
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3 General
General requirements regarding boundary conditions and mounting of the test element in the
laboratory are specified in ISO 10140-2, ISO 10140-3 and ISO 10140-5. Additional and more detailed
requirements regarding preparation, mounting and operating conditions, and conditioning are given in
Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K.
NOTE For products which are not covered by Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J or K, a new annex can be added,
based on available knowledge and practice. The preferred structure of annexes is specified in Clause 4.
When testing in accordance with ISO 10140 (all parts), this part of ISO 10140 shall always be checked for
requirements relating to specific elements and products. The basic conditions specified in ISO 10140-2
or ISO 10140-3 shall always be followed.
4 Structure of application rules for specific products
To extend or update the Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J and K, or to prepare a new annex with application
rules for specific products, the required contents are listed below. For some elements or products,
certain items might not be relevant. The purpose is to describe boundary, mounting and operating
conditions for specific elements, products or groups of products.
a) Application:
1) definition of the element/product it applies to;
2) quantities measured (if needed);
3) reference to test method(s).
b) Test element:
1) size of the test opening and the test element;
2) number of test elements.
c) Boundary and mounting conditions (should be applied before installation):
1) boundary conditions, e.g. filler wall, element boundaries;
2) mounting positions;
3) installation of the test element in the test opening.
d) Test and operating conditions (should be applied after installation):
1) operating conditions, e.g. open/close before test;
2) conditioning/curing/drying;
3) loading;
4) environmental conditions.
e) Test report.
f) Additional information: if necessary, any information additional to the information that is required
in basic ISO 10140-2 and ISO 10140-3.
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Annex A
(normative)

Walls — Airborne sound insulation
A.1 General
For walls and other partitions, ISO 10140-2 is applicable. This annex is applicable to lightweight twin
leaf partitions, such as those constructed of gypsum boards.
The quantity determined is the sound reduction index, R, as a function of frequency. The definition of R
is given in ISO 10140-2.
The general guidelines in the relevant clauses of the basic ISO 10140-2 shall always be followed.
A.2 Test element
2
The test opening for walls should be approximately 10 m .
A.3 Boundary and mounting conditions
The sound reduction index of lightweight twin leaf partitions (e.g. twin leaf gypsum board walls) is
influenced by the mounting conditions in the test opening of the laboratory. Important installation
parameters include the niche depth and the position of the partition in relation to the acoustic break in
the test aperture.
Key
1 source room
2 receiving room
3 acoustic break of the laboratory
Figure A.1 — Example of the position of the test element relative to the acoustic break of the
laboratory
To improve the reproducibility between laboratories and facilitate comparison of sound reduction
indices for different lightweight double walls, the twin leaf partition shall not be mounted across the
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acoustic break of the laboratory, but on the same side of the break, as indicated in Figure A.1. The
aperture should meet the requirements in ISO 10140-2.
Other mounting conditions may be used but shall be fully described in the test report.
NOTE 1 Mounting the lightweight partition with one leaf on one side and the other leaf on the other side of the
acoustic break can result in higher values for the sound reduction index.
NOTE 2 Other mounting conditions can be suitable for certain types of twin leaf walls, for example walls for
semi-detached houses where the leaves are vibrationally uncoupled (for example on separate foundations). In
such cases, the wall leaves can be mounted on each side of the acoustic break.
A.4 Test and operating conditions
The test and operating conditions are given in ISO 10140-2.
A.5 Test report
The test report is given in ISO 10140-2.
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Annex B
(normative)

Doors — Airborne sound insulation
B.1 General
This annex is applicable to internal and external doors (including door sets).
The quantity determined is the sound reduction index, R, as a function of frequency. The definition of R
is given in ISO 10140-2.
The general guidelines in the relevant clauses of the basic ISO 10140-2 shall always be followed.
NOTE For a definition of door, see ISO 1804 and EN 12519.
B.2 Test element
2
For most doors, a test opening with an area of less than 10 m is needed. The area of the test element, S,
is the area of the opening in the filler wall required to accommodate the door.
B.3 Boundary and mounting conditions
The test opening for doors shall be arranged such that the lower edge is situated near to the level of
the floor of the test rooms and such that conditions in the building are reproduced. The door shall be
installed for test such that it can be opened and closed in a normal manner.
B.4 Test and operating conditions
The door shall be opened and closed at least five times immediately before testing.
B.5 Test report
The test report is given in ISO 10140-2.
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Annex C
(normative)

Windows — Airborne sound insulation
C.1 General
This annex is applicable to windows.
The quantity determined is the sound reduction index, R, as a function of frequency. The definition of R
is given in ISO 10140-2.
The general guidelines in the relevant clauses of ISO 10140-2 shall always be followed.
NOTE For a definition of window (terminology), see EN 12519.
C.2 Test element
The preferred dimensions of the test opening for a window are 1 250 mm × 1 500 mm as for the specific
small-sized test opening described in ISO 10140-5, but variations from this size can be necessary in
recognition of national building practice. For windows, the test opening may be staggered as shown
in ISO 10140-5:2010, Figure 3. In the case of a window assembly, dimensions may be chosen as
representative of the assembly used in practical circumstances. For windows, the area, S, is the area of
the opening in the filler wall required to accommodate the test element.
C.3 Boundary and mounting conditions
The installation of a window assembly shall be as similar as possible to the method which would be used
in practice. When the window is mounted in the test opening, the niches on both sides of the windows
shall have different depths, preferably in a ratio of about 2:1, unless this conflicts with the particular
design of the window. However, it is expected that results obtained with niche depths of different ratios
would differ.
The gap between the window and the test opening (about 10 mm to 13 mm around the window when
mounted in the test opening) should be filled with absorbing material (for example mineral wool)
and made airtight using an elastic sealant on both sides or in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
If the test element is intended to be readily openable, it shall be installed for the test in such that a way
it can be opened and closed in a normal manner.
C.4 Test and operating conditions
C.4.1 Conditioning
The sound insulation of certain glazing systems or elements, especially those incorporating laminated
glass, can depend on the room temperature during the measurements. The temperature of both rooms
used for measuring the sound insulation should be (20 ± 3) °C. The test elements should be stored for
24 h at the test temperature. In addition, it can be advantageous to make measurements at temperatures
similar to those for which the test element is designed.
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C.4.2 Operation
If the test element is intended to be openable, it shall be opened and closed at least five times immediately
before testing.
C.5 Test report
The test report is given in ISO 10140-2.
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Annex D
(normative)

Glazing — Airborne sound insulation
D.1 General
This annex is applicable to glazing.
The quantity determined is the sound reduction index, R, as a function of frequency. The definition of R
is given in ISO 10140-2.
The general guidelines in the relevant clauses of ISO 10140-2 shall always be followed.
NOTE For a definition of glass (terminology), see EN 12758.
D.2 Test element
The dimensions of the test opening for glazing shall be 1 250 mm × 1 500 mm with an allowable
tolerance on each dimension of ±50 mm, preferably maintaining the same aspect ratio. For glazing,
the test opening shall be staggered on both sides and on the top by a distance of between 60 mm and
65 mm. The glazing shall be mounted in the smaller opening as shown in Figure D.1. For glazing, the
area, S, is the area of the opening in
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