Reference surfaceHighly absorbent

Data source

PTB reference data

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt

Source: Harris:Handbook of Acoustical Measurements and Noise Control, McGraw Hill 1991

Value from the PTB table, not verified

Ballast or other crushed stone, 3.18 cm, 30.5 cm deep

PTB reference data

Original description

Ballast or other crushed stone, 3.18 cm, 30.5 cm deep

Material properties

Thickness: 12 in
Hole size: 1.3 in

Measurement data

Sound absorption

Reverberation chamber (ASTM C423 / ISO 354)

NRC
0.60
derived from ISO 354 lab data

Frequency values

αp nach ISO 11654

f (Hz)1252505001k2k4k
αp0.250.600.500.550.750.65

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Value from the PTB table, not verified

NRC: 0.60 (derived from ISO 354 lab data)

Terms of use
Measured values as a table (1 measurement)
Ballast or other crushed stone, 3.18 cm, 30.5 cm deep: sound absorption coefficient αs per ISO 354 by frequency and test build-up
Build-upNRC125 Hz250 Hz500 Hz1000 Hz2000 Hz4000 Hz
Measurement 10.600.270.580.480.540.730.63
Measured values as a table (1 measurement)

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