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 Acoustic Noise Barrier

The Acoustic Barrier comprises a series of vertical support posts, usually galvanized steel universal columns, the acoustic elements are Aluminium cassettes 4 meters long x 600 mm high filled with an highly absorption mineral wool.

These cassettes are located within the flanges of the posts and laid on edge one on top of another thereby making barriers of different heights in increments of 600 mm. ( We can make custom heights if the quantity required is sufficient for economic production).
  One side of the barrier is perforated to allow the mineral wool to absorb the noise.
The barrier can be successfully used on highways, railways, and industrial premises to mitigate the problems of environmental noise.

The height of the barrier is usually defined by the engineer but we can advise as necessary.

A unique feature of our barrier is that it can be curved in the vertical plane due to the circular design of the top and bottom interlocking edges. It can also be coloured to your own requirements for aesthetic purposes.

The acoustic performance was achieved with the aid of the acoustic division of Salford University, tests on the finished design showed compliance with the highest classification of all the relevant UK and European standards.
Noise barrier alongside a railway
Noise reflection graph

Graph of the noise
reflection characteristics

(click to view)
Random Incidence Sound Absorption
 
Tested to BS 3638 (BS EN 20345: 1993)
Noise Reduction Coefficient (250-2000Hz) Alpha = 0.98
Tested to BS standard, BS EN 1793:1
DL,alpha = 16 dB, Class A4 (highest)
To German standard ZTV-Lsw88
DL, alpha a, Str = 11.5 dB

Noise absorption graph

Graph of the noise
absorption characteristics
(click to view)
Sound Insulation
 
Tested to Bs 2750: Part 3 (BS EN 20140: Part 3) (ISO 140/III)
Weighted Sound Reduction Index, Rw = 30 dB (BS 5821: 1984)
Tested BS standard, BS EN 1793:2
DLR = 24.6 dB, Class B3 (highest)
To German standard ZTV-Lsw88
DL, alpha R, Str = 25.5 dB

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