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Reference data from the PTB database for sound absorption coefficients. These data provide a planning baseline and come from standardised measurements.

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PTB · GypsumNRC0.15

Perforated drywall, 0.5% perforation ratio (Meyer, Kirchenakustik)

PTB · GypsumNRC0.40

Perforated gypsum board, 12/20 mm hole diameter

PTB · GypsumNRC0.15

Perforated gypsum board with 6% perforation ratio

PTB · GypsumNRC0.80

Perforated gypsum board, 19.6% open area, 15 mm hole diameter, 100 mm cavity

PTB · GypsumNRC0.40

Plasterboard 9.5 mm with 6 mm holes in square pattern with approx. 11% perforation. 100 mm from wall with 25 mm mineral wool at front of cavity

PTB · GypsumNRC0.70–0.75

Perforated gypsum cassette with mineral fiber inlay

PTB · GypsumNRC0.80

Perforated gypsum cassette with mineral fiber inlay and aluminum foil

PTB · WoodNRC0.55

Wood panels, 6% perforation ratio / 5 cm air cavity

PTB · MetalNRC0.85

Perforated metal cassette with mineral fiber backing, spacing 180 mm

PTB · MetalNRC0.80

Perforated metal cassette with mineral fiber backing, spacing 350 mm

PTB · MetalNRC0.80

Perforated metal cassette ceiling with 20 mm Sillan acoustic panels

PTB · MetalNRC0.80

Perforated metal panel ceiling, 20 mm Sillan acoustic panels, 350 mm cavity

PTB · MetalNRC0.85

Perforated metal plate with non-woven facing

PTB · OtherNRC0.65

Walls, panel with slot 16 mm, on 25 mm studs with mineral wool

PTB · WoodNRC0.50

3.5-4 mm boards (asbestos, plywood or hard fiberboard), 13% perforation

PTB · MetalNRC1.10

Perforated steel panel backed by 4 inch layer of 2 pcf OCF Type R-23 Fiberglas

PTB · MetalNRC1.05

Perforated steel panel backed by 2 inch layer of 2 pcf OCF Type RA-23 Fiberglass

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.10

Transite, 3/16 inch perforated cement-asbestos board, 11% open area

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.05

Transite, 3/16 inch perforated cement-asbestos board, 11% open area

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.50

55 mm perforated bricks on edge, 78 holes per brick, 11% perforation

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.45

55 mm perforated bricks on edge, 78 holes per brick, 11% perforation, no cavity

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.10–0.95

Perforated glazed stoneware molded element

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.05

Perforated brick 8x30x15 cm with 6 holes, F/A = 60% + whitewash

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.05

Perforated brick 12x25x25, 60% open area, whitewashed

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.05

Perforated brick 8x12x24 cm with 4 holes, F/A = 60% + whitewash

PTB · Stone & concreteNRC0.05

perforated brick 12x25x25 cm with 10 holes F/A = 60% + whitewash (series 2)

PTB · MetalNRC0.55

Perforated steel panel backed by 4 inch layer of 3 1/2 pcf USG Thermafiber in Mylar

PTB · MetalNRC0.80

Perforated sheet corrugated to key pattern (CoopSe)

PTB · WoodNRC0.15

grooved wood covering

PTB · Reference: audienceNRC0.80

Chairs, upholstered concert chairs, empty

α per m² audience area

PTB · Reference: audienceNRC0.90

invented padded arm-chair

α per m² audience area

PTB · Mineral woolNRC0.55

Ceilings, 16 mm pressed mineral fiber board (fissured) 20 mm from ceiling

PTB · GypsumNRC0.20

Slotted gypsum board cassette (DNA 1968, b2.2-1a)

PTB · GypsumNRC0.50

Slotted gypsum board cassette, 625 x 625 mm, 9.5 mm thick (DNA 1968, b2.2-1b)

PTB · GypsumNRC0.45

Slotted gypsum board tile, 625 x 625 mm, 9.5 mm thick (DNA 1968, b2.2-3)

PTB · Plaster & sprayNRC0.75

Sprayed Limpet asbestos, 1 inch, 1 coat, unpainted on solid backing

PTB · Plaster & sprayNRC0.70

Sprayed Limpet asbestos, 3/4 inch, 1 coat, unpainted on solid backing

PTB · Plaster & sprayNRC0.90

Sprayed Limpet asbestos, 3/4 inch, 1 coat, unpainted on metal lath

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC

Painted wall in CLS (C)

PTB · Reference: audienceNRC0.70

Seating, unoccupied, moderately upholstered, 0.90 m x 0.55 m

α per m² audience area

PTB · MetalNRC0.05

sheet corrugated to key pattern thickness = 1 mm

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC0.05

Plaster, gypsum, or lime, smooth finish on lath

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC0.05

Plaster, gypsum, or lime, smooth finish on tile or brick

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC0.05

Plaster, gypsum or lime, rough finish on lath

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC0.05

Plaster, gypsum, or lime, rough finish on lath

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC0.05

Plaster ceiling, 60 mm with lighting & ventilation

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC0.10

Plaster ceiling, 30 mm with lighting & ventilation

PTB · Reference surfaceNRC

Painted plaster surface