Table 2.
Type of Concretes | Maximum Coefficient of Sound Absorption | Level of Sound Reflection | Maximum Decrease in Sound Level at Frequencies, Hz | Refs. |
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Normal concrete | 0.05–0.10 | High | 3000–5500 | [52,57] |
Aerated concrete | 0.15–0.75 | Low | 250–2500 | [44,72] |
Foamed concrete | 0.13–0.50 | Low | 100–2000 | [51,61] |
Crumb rubber concrete | 0.30–0.70 | Medium | 400–2500 | [3,54] |
Polyurethane concrete | 0.08–1.0 | Low | 150–1400 | [55,60] |
Coal bottom ash concrete | 0.05–0.31 | Medium | 500–3500 | [41,58] |
Coconut fibers concrete | 0.42–0.80 | Medium | 1250–3200 | [59] |
Recycled aggregate concrete | 0.01–1.0 | Medium | 1500–2000 | [60] |
Oyster shell waste aggregate concrete | 0.43–0.53 | Low | 1000–1800 | [73] |
Polymer concrete | 0.90–1.0 | Low | 64–1600 | [55] |
Glass-based concrete | 0.20–0.37 | High | 250–3150 | [61] |