1 Scope
This European Standard describes a test method for measuring a quantity representative
of the intrinsic characteristics of sound reflection from road noise reducing devices:
the reflection index.
The test method is intended for the following applications:
— determination of the intrinsic characteristics of sound reflection of noise reducing
devices to be installed along roads, to be measured either on typical installations
alongside roads or on a relevant sample section;
— determination of the in situ intrinsic characteristics of sound reflection of noise reducing devices in actual
use;
— comparison of design specifications with actual performance data after the completion
of the construction work;
— verification of the long term performance of noise reducing devices (with a repeated
application of the method).
The test method is not intended for the following applications:
— determination of the intrinsic characteristics of sound reflection of noise reducing
devices to be installed in reverberant conditions, e.g. inside tunnels or deep trenches.