Acoustic properties of reed panels

Authors

  • César Díaz Grupo de Investigación de Acústica Arquitectónica, ETS de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid
  • Montaña Jiménez Grupo de Investigación de Acústica Arquitectónica, ETS de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid
  • María A. Navacerrada Grupo de Investigación de Acústica Arquitectónica, ETS de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid
  • Antonio Pedrero Grupo de Investigación de Acústica Arquitectónica, ETS de Arquitectura, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2010.60510

Keywords:

Reed, sustainable construction, sound absorption, airborne sound insulation

Abstract


Reed is a plant species very similar to common cane which is widespread all over the Earth. It is an ecological and sustainable material which is low-cost, aesthetically attractive, easy to obtain and install, and can be used in different construction systems. This work analyses the acoustic properties of reed panels from the point of view of sound absorption and sound insulation against airborne noise, according to the corresponding EN ISO standards. The experimental results obtained point to the conclusion that reed panels are suitable construction systems for controlling reverberant sound within a space, and that the sound reduction index values for different thicknesses of reed panels, or reed panels used in combination with wood particle boards, demonstrate the possibility of using them in construction as an element on the facades and roofs of buildings and for interior partitions.

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References

(1) Chilekwa, V; Sieffert, G; Egan, C.A.; Oldham, D. “The acoustical characteristics of reed configurations”. Euronoise 2006, Tampere, Finland, May 30-June 1, 2006, en CD-ROM.

(2) European Standard EN 354: 2003. “Acoustics - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room”.

(3) Jiménez-Espada, M. et al. The acoustical potential of reed panels for partitions in sustainable construction. 19th International Congress on Acoustics, Madrid, Spain, September 2-7, 2007, In CD-ROM.

(4) EN ISO 140-3: 1995. “Acoustics. Measurement of sound insulation in buildings and building elements. Part 3: Laboratory measurements of airborne sound insulation of building elements”.

(5) EN ISO 717-1:1996. “Acoustics. Rating of sound insulation in buildings and building elements. Part 1: Airborne sound insulation”.

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Published

2012-03-30

How to Cite

Díaz, C., Jiménez, M., Navacerrada, M. A., & Pedrero, A. (2012). Acoustic properties of reed panels. Materiales De Construcción, 62(305), 55–66. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2010.60510

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