ASTM E1289
Standard Specification for Reference Specimen for Sound Transmission Loss
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ASTM E1289 is the ASTM standard for a reference specimen used in sound transmission loss work. It provides a defined technical basis for evaluating how a specimen should be used when measuring or comparing sound transmission loss performance. As a reference specimen standard, it matters because consistent reference materials help support more reliable testing, better comparison between results, and clearer quality control in acoustic evaluation.
Purpose of ASTM E1289
The purpose of ASTM E1289 is to establish a standard specification for a reference specimen associated with sound transmission loss. In practical terms, it supports a more consistent basis for acoustic testing by defining the specimen used as the reference point for measurement and comparison. This helps reduce variability, improves repeatability, and gives laboratories and product evaluators a common technical basis when working with sound transmission loss data.
Common use cases of ASTM E1289
ASTM E1289 is commonly used in acoustic testing environments where sound transmission loss needs to be assessed against a known reference specimen. It is relevant for laboratories, test facilities, and product development teams that evaluate barriers, panels, partitions, or other assemblies where sound isolation performance matters. The standard may also support specification review, comparative testing, and documentation for projects that depend on consistent acoustic measurement practices.
Why ASTM E1289 matters
ASTM E1289 matters because reference specimens help create consistency in sound transmission loss testing and reporting. When a standard reference is used, results are easier to compare across different tests, facilities, or product evaluations. That supports compliance efforts, quality control, procurement decisions, and risk reduction by giving stakeholders a more dependable technical baseline. For organizations working with acoustic performance, ASTM E1289 helps make test outcomes more meaningful and repeatable.
- Reference specimen specification
- Sound transmission loss testing
- Consistent comparison basis
- Acoustic quality control
- Laboratory and evaluation use
- Publication Date: 2022-04-20
- Publisher: ASTM
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