ASTM E3133-18e1
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Floor Impact Sound Radiation Using the Tapping Machine

Standard No.

ASTM E3133-18e1

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM E3133-18e1

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the laboratory measurement of impact sound radiation from floor structures using a standardized tapping machine. While the finished floor surface is usually the primary factor, it must be noted that the floor structure below the finished floor also plays a major role in the level of noise generated in the source room by impacts to the floor surface. As a result, the report must include a full description of the complete floor structure and its support (for example, perimeter support only, multiple point supports, or full continuous support like a slab on grade). It is assumed that the impact sound generated by the tapping machine in the test room is a good approximation to a diffuse sound field. 1.2 Measurements may be conducted on floor structures of all kinds, including those with floating-floor or suspended ceiling elements, or both, and floor-ceiling assemblies surfaced with any type of floor-surfacing or floor-covering materials. 1.3 This test method prescribes a uniform procedure for reporting laboratory test data in both one-third-octave-band and overall A-weighted sound power levels generated by the tapping machine impacts on the floor structure (test specimen). 1.4 Laboratory Accreditation—The requirements for accrediting a laboratory for performing this test method are given in Annex A2. 1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM E3133-18e1 Referenced Document

• ANSI S1.10 Method for Calibration of Microphones
• ANSI S1.11 Octave-Band and Fractional Octave-Band Analog and Digital Filters, Specifications for
• ANSI S1.40 Specifications for Acoustical Calibrators
• ANSI S12.51 Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure – Precision methods for reverberation test rooms (a Nationally Adopted International Standard)
• ASTM C423 Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method
• ASTM C634 Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics*， 2022-10-01 Update
• ASTM E1007 Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Tapping Machine Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies and Associated Support Structures
• ASTM E2179 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of the Effectiveness of Floor Coverings in Reducing Impact Sound Transmission Through Concrete Floors*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E2235 Standard Test Method for Determination of Decay Rates for Use in Sound Insulation Test Methods*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E3091 Standard Specification for Systems to Measure Sound Levels*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM E492 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Impact Sound Transmission Through Floor-Ceiling Assemblies Using the Tapping Machine
• ASTM E90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
• ISO 140-6 Acoustics - Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements - Part 6: Laboratory measurements of impact sound insulation of floors
• ISO 3741 Acoustics - Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise sources using sound pressure - Precision methods for reverberation test rooms
• ISO 6926 Acoustics — Requirements for the performance and calibration of reference sound sources used for the determination of sound power levels — Amendment 1*， 2020-11-23 Update

ASTM E3133-18e1 history

• 2018 ASTM E3133-18e1 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Floor Impact Sound Radiation Using the Tapping Machine
• 2018 ASTM E3133-18 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Floor Impact Sound Radiation Using the Tapping Machine