{"id":13528,"date":"2026-06-03T12:31:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T10:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tfi-aachen.de\/tfi-news\/tests-explained-in-a-nutshell\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:10:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T06:10:55","slug":"tests-explained-in-a-nutshell","status":"publish","type":"tfi-news","link":"https:\/\/tfi-aachen.de\/en\/tfi-news\/tests-explained-in-a-nutshell\/","title":{"rendered":"Tests \u2013 Explained in a Nutshell!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Acoustic Testing: Key Standards and Measurement Methods<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"text-block_6a1ffd52eee4f\" class=\"block text alignfull bg-light-blue\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern floor coverings and insulation materials are tested for their acoustic properties. They can help reduce noise and enhance living comfort. Whether in a home or a commercial building\u2014the right acoustics make all the difference! We\u2019ll explain the most important properties.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Impact Sound Insulation According to EN ISO 10140<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"text-with-image-block_6a1ffdc2eee51\" class=\"block text-with-image alignfull image-right no-link\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper bg-light-blue\">\n            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"242\" src=\"https:\/\/tfi-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bild1-Pruefung.png\" class=\"image center\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"title\">What is measured?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>What is measured?<br \/>\nIn the source room, walking sounds are simulated using a tapping machine. The resulting impact sound is measured in the room below.<br \/>\nResults<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe rated impact sound insulation (in dB) describes how effectively the flooring reduces impact sound compared to an uncoated concrete floor<br \/>\n\u2022\tGoal: The lower the value, the better the insulation<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Impact sound according to EN 16205<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"text-with-image-block_6a1ffe34eee52\" class=\"block text-with-image alignfull image-right icon-above-text no-link\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper bg-light-blue\">\n            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/tfi-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bild2-Pruefung-e1780481713319.png\" class=\"image right\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t                    <div class=\"icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"234\" src=\"https:\/\/tfi-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bild2-Pruefung-e1780481713319.png\" class=\"icon\" alt=\"\" \/>                    <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"title\">What is measured?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>What is measured?<br \/>\nIn the source room, impact sounds are also simulated using a tapping machine. However, the sound is measured in the same room.<br \/>\nResults<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe rated impact sound (in dB) indicates how effectively the floor covering reduces impact sound compared to an uncoated concrete floor.<br \/>\n\u2022\tLoudness (RWS in sone): In addition, the subjectively perceived loudness is calculated. <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sound absorption according to EN ISO 354 &amp; ASTM C423<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"text-with-image-block_6a1fff45eee58\" class=\"block text-with-image alignfull image-right no-link\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"wrapper bg-light-blue\">\n            <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"329\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/tfi-aachen.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Bild3-Pruefung.png\" class=\"image center\" alt=\"\" \/>            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t                <h3 class=\"title\">What is measured?<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>In a reverberation chamber, the reverberation time (decay behavior of airborne sound) is determined with and without the test object.<br \/>\nResult<br \/>\n\u2022\tThe sound absorption of the material is determined from the difference in reverberation times.<br \/>\n\u2022\tApplication: Important for room acoustics, e.g., in offices, schools, or living spaces.<br \/>\nWhy are these measurements important?<br \/>\n\u2022\tImpact sound insulation: Prevents noise pollution from footsteps in apartment buildings.<br \/>\n\u2022\tImpact sound: Affects the acoustics in a room\u2014particularly relevant for offices or apartments.<br \/>\n\u2022\tSound absorption: Improves room acoustics, reduces reverberation and echoes.<br \/>\nDo you have questions about the test procedures? 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