D.A.R.L.
The Dubai Acoustic Research Laboratory
ISO Acoustic Physical and Mechanical Testing Laboratory
Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Control Engineering, Research & Development
The acoustical testing facility is in line with NVLAP Acoustical Testing Services assigned for ASTM C423, ASTM E 90, ASTM E 477, ASTM E 492, ANSI S12.31, ANSI S12.32 and ANSI S12.51.
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Testing is also carried out to European and British Standards:
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BS EN ISO 10140-2 - Measurement of Airborne Sound Insulation
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BS EN ISO 10140-4 - Measurement Procedures and Requirements
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BS EN ISO 10140-5 - Requirements for Test Facilities and Equipment
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ISO 354:2003 - Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
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ISO 16032 - Measurement of sound pressure level from service equipment in buildings
ISO 10140 Results are calculated using BS EN ISO 717-1 - Rating of Sound Insulation in Buildings and of Building Elements.
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Turnaround times of our tests are typically less than one week from receipt of sample to issuing of test report.
Services
Sound Insulation Testing of Building Components and Systems
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Walls, facades, windows, doors, floors, roofs, additional linings and constructions etc.
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Solid bricks, hollow bricks, mortar, sealing and insulating materials, absorptive materials and layers etc.
Sound Absorption
(Noise Reduction Coefficient)
Suspended ceilings, floor coverings, panels, partititions with absorptive properties etc.
Sound Propagation in Buildings
Computation and Reduction
Room acoustics measurement and analysis using proprietary software and desktop calculations to investigate, anticipate and resolve potential problems in the design phase, or resolve issues with existing buildings.
Acoustic Properties
MEP Equipment
Analysis of proposed and existing building services systems and architecture ensuring an appropriate ambient background environment conducive to the space being used.
Environmental Noise and Vibration Monitoring
Measurement and analysis of external environmental noise and vibration for design support or existing sources.
Product Research & Development
Assessment of samples certified in our laboratory for establishing unknown performance, improvement of known performance, or exploratory expansion of use.