Using a simulation model to guide a new field measurement method with higher reproducibility for standard floor-ceiling impact test methods

S. Girdhar, A. Barnard, J. Blough, J. LoVerde, W. Dong

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Abstract

The standard impact test methods for floor-ceiling assemblies defined in ISO and ASTM suffer from non-reproducibility issues. One of the biggest factors of test non-reproducibility is the existence of non-diffuse sound field at low-frequencies which are a part of the standard frequency bandwidth. This causes a disconnect between objective ratings and subjective reaction of the residents. We are developing a new measurement method that will not depend on the room diffusivity conditions and will therefore improve the reproducibility of the test method. The work presented here is a preliminary analysis using a vibro-acoustic simulation model to analyze different measurement iterations. In the future, the iterations that show promise will be tested on real structures and compared with the existing standard measurement methods.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of ISMA 2022 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2022 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics
EditorsW. Desmet, B. Pluymers, D. Moens, S. Neeckx
PublisherKU Leuven, Departement Werktuigkunde
Pages4287-4301
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9789082893151
StatePublished - 2022
Event30th International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2022 and 9th International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2022 - Leuven, Belgium
Duration: Sep 12 2022Sep 14 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of ISMA 2022 - International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering and USD 2022 - International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics

Conference

Conference30th International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering, ISMA 2022 and 9th International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics, USD 2022
Country/TerritoryBelgium
CityLeuven
Period9/12/229/14/22

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Acoustics and Ultrasonics

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