ASTM C522-03(2022)
Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials

Standard No.

ASTM C522-03(2022)

Release Date

2022

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM C522-03(2022)

Scope

1.1 This test method covers the measurement of airflow resistance and the related measurements of specific airflow resistance and airflow resistivity of porous materials that can be used for the absorption and attenuation of sound. Materials cover a range from thick boards or blankets to thin mats, fabrics, papers, and screens. When the material is anisotropic, provision is made for measurements along different axes of the specimen. 1.2 This test method is designed for the measurement of values of specific airflow resistance ranging from 100 to 10 000 mks rayls (Pa·s/m) with linear airflow velocities ranging from 0.5 mm ⁄s to 50 mm ⁄s and pressure differences across the specimen ranging from 0.1 Pa to 250 Pa. The upper limit of this range of linear airflow velocities is a point at which the airflow through most porous materials is in partial or complete transition from laminar to turbulent flow. 1.3 A procedure for accrediting a laboratory for the purposes of this test method is given in Annex A1. 1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.4.1 Table 1 is provided for user to convert into cgs units. 1.5 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. 1.6 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 C522-03(2022) Referenced Document

• ASTM C634 Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics
• ASTM E384 Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials
• ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

ASTM C522-03(2022) history

• 2022 ASTM C522-03(2022) Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
• 2003 ASTM C522-03(2016) Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
• 2003 ASTM C522-03(2009)e1 Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
• 2009 ASTM C522-03(2009) Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
• 2003 ASTM C522-03 Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials
• 1987 ASTM C522-87(1997) Standard Test Method for Airflow Resistance of Acoustical Materials