Acoustic and Vibration Field Testing
Our BSS-NAV team performs acoustic and vibration field tests in accordance with industry standards to assess the sound and vibration levels at greenfield and brownfield sites, code compliance of demising assemblies, the performance of acoustically rated systems, the decay of sound within spaces, the sound and vibration levels of mechanical systems, and more. We perform measurements to the following acoustic and vibration standards:
| Standardized Measurements and Tests Provided by Intertek BSSNAV | ||
| Organization | Standard | Standard Name |
| ASTM | E336 | Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between Rooms in Buildings |
| ASTM | E1007 | Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Tapping Machine Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies and Associated Supported Structures |
| ASTM | E966 | Standard Guide for Field Measurements of Airborne Sound Attenuation of Building Facades and Façade Elements |
| ASTM | E413 | Classification for Rating Sound Insulation |
| ASTM | E1503 | Conducting Outdoor Sound Measurements Using a Digital Statistical Sound Analysis System |
| ASTM | E1780 | Measuring Outdoor Sound Received from a nearby Fixed Source |
| ANSI | S1.13 | Measurement of Sound Pressure Levels in Air |
| ANSI | S2.71 | Guide to the Evaluation of Human Exposure to Vibrations in Buildings |
| ISO | 2631 | Mechanical vibration and shock – Evaluation of human exposure to whole-body vibration |
| ISO | 10137 | Bases for design of structures – Serviceability of buildings against vibration |
The acoustic field testing complements the acoustic laboratory testing performed in our 3 Intertek Acoustic Laboratories around the United States. Information about our third-party independent acoustical laboratories is available here.
Acoustic field measurements or testing helps to answer questions such as:
- How effective is the demising wall and floor/ceiling for blocking the sound of my neighbors?
- Do our exposed hardwood floors comply with the applicable codes?
- How well do the windows block the noise of traffic?
- How loud is the traffic noise on this site?
Knowledge Center
Comprehensive Acoustical Testing Brochure
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The Evolving Code Evaluation Process White Paper
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Resources
- Search and Buy Building & Construction Standards
- SpecDirect
- Building Products Directory
- Project Connect (formerly myATI) – B&C Products
- Construction Hive – B&C Projects (PSIQest)
- My TestCentral
