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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 · Gypsumαw0.10
Perforated drywall, 0.5% perforation ratio (Meyer, Kirchenakustik)
PTB · Gypsumαw0.30
Perforated gypsum board, 12/20 mm hole diameter
PTB · Gypsumαw0.15
Perforated gypsum board with 6% perforation ratio
PTB · Gypsumαw0.70
Perforated gypsum board, 19.6% open area, 15 mm hole diameter, 100 mm cavity
PTB · Gypsumαw0.15
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 · Gypsumαw0.65–0.70
Perforated gypsum cassette with mineral fiber inlay
PTB · Gypsumαw0.75
Perforated gypsum cassette with mineral fiber inlay and aluminum foil
PTB · Woodαw0.30
Wood panels, 6% perforation ratio / 5 cm air cavity
PTB · Metalαw0.85
Perforated metal cassette with mineral fiber backing, spacing 180 mm
PTB · Metalαw0.80
Perforated metal cassette with mineral fiber backing, spacing 350 mm
PTB · Metalαw0.80
Perforated metal cassette ceiling with 20 mm Sillan acoustic panels
PTB · Metalαw0.80
Perforated metal panel ceiling, 20 mm Sillan acoustic panels, 350 mm cavity
PTB · Metalαw0.80
Perforated metal plate with non-woven facing
PTB · Otherαw0.55
Walls, panel with slot 16 mm, on 25 mm studs with mineral wool
PTB · Woodαw0.20
3.5-4 mm boards (asbestos, plywood or hard fiberboard), 13% perforation
PTB · Metalαw1.00
Perforated steel panel backed by 4 inch layer of 2 pcf OCF Type R-23 Fiberglas
PTB · Metalαw1.00
Perforated steel panel backed by 2 inch layer of 2 pcf OCF Type RA-23 Fiberglass
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.10
Transite, 3/16 inch perforated cement-asbestos board, 11% open area
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.05
Transite, 3/16 inch perforated cement-asbestos board, 11% open area
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.15
55 mm perforated bricks on edge, 78 holes per brick, 11% perforation
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.15
55 mm perforated bricks on edge, 78 holes per brick, 11% perforation, no cavity
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.10–0.70
Perforated glazed stoneware molded element
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.05
Perforated brick 8x30x15 cm with 6 holes, F/A = 60% + whitewash
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.05
Perforated brick 12x25x25, 60% open area, whitewashed
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.05
Perforated brick 8x12x24 cm with 4 holes, F/A = 60% + whitewash
PTB · Stone & concreteαw0.05
perforated brick 12x25x25 cm with 10 holes F/A = 60% + whitewash (series 2)
PTB · Metalαw0.50
Perforated steel panel backed by 4 inch layer of 3 1/2 pcf USG Thermafiber in Mylar
PTB · Metalαw0.65
Perforated sheet corrugated to key pattern (CoopSe)
PTB · Woodαw0.15
grooved wood covering
PTB · Reference: audienceαw0.80
Chairs, upholstered concert chairs, empty
α per m² audience area
PTB · Reference: audienceαw1.00
invented padded arm-chair
α per m² audience area
PTB · Mineral woolαw0.60
Ceilings, 16 mm pressed mineral fiber board (fissured) 20 mm from ceiling
PTB · Gypsumαw0.20
Slotted gypsum board cassette (DNA 1968, b2.2-1a)
PTB · Gypsumαw0.25
Slotted gypsum board cassette, 625 x 625 mm, 9.5 mm thick (DNA 1968, b2.2-1b)
PTB · Gypsumαw0.35
Slotted gypsum board tile, 625 x 625 mm, 9.5 mm thick (DNA 1968, b2.2-3)
PTB · Plaster & sprayαw0.70
Sprayed Limpet asbestos, 1 inch, 1 coat, unpainted on solid backing
PTB · Plaster & sprayαw0.50
Sprayed Limpet asbestos, 3/4 inch, 1 coat, unpainted on solid backing
PTB · Plaster & sprayαw0.90
Sprayed Limpet asbestos, 3/4 inch, 1 coat, unpainted on metal lath
PTB · Reference surfaceαw—
Painted wall in CLS (C)
PTB · Reference: audienceαw0.75
Seating, unoccupied, moderately upholstered, 0.90 m x 0.55 m
α per m² audience area
PTB · Metalαw0.05
sheet corrugated to key pattern thickness = 1 mm
PTB · Reference surfaceαw0.05
Plaster, gypsum, or lime, smooth finish on lath
PTB · Reference surfaceαw0.05
Plaster, gypsum, or lime, smooth finish on tile or brick
PTB · Reference surfaceαw0.05
Plaster, gypsum or lime, rough finish on lath
PTB · Reference surfaceαw0.05
Plaster, gypsum, or lime, rough finish on lath
PTB · Reference surfaceαw0.05
Plaster ceiling, 60 mm with lighting & ventilation
PTB · Reference surfaceαw0.10
Plaster ceiling, 30 mm with lighting & ventilation
PTB · Reference surfaceαw—