In general when sound waves strike on the surface of porous materials sound energy could get channelized as.
Absorption coefficient of hardwood.
Absorption transmission and reflection.
The length and pattern of the slots cut through the panels influence their absorption of soundwaves.
Slotted wood panels can be used on walls or ceilings to reduce the noise and echo within a room or building.
The noise reduction coefficient ranges between 0 40 and 0 75 depending on the slot pattern and installation.
Sound absorption properties of wood have a close relationship with their micropores structure and gas permeability.
Absorption coefficients are an average of how absorptive each product is at numerous frequencies generally at 500 hz 1000 hz and 2000 hz.
Plywood hardwood panels over 25mm airspace on solid backing 0 30 0 20 0 15 0 10 0 10 0 05 solid backing with absorbent material in air space 0 40 0 25 0 15 0 10 0 10 0 05.
Sound absorption coefficient greater than 1 01 sound absorption coefficient greater than 1 02.
For hackberry hardwood species the better sound absorption coefficient is identified in a wide frequency range of 2 khz 6 khz due to the presence of more pores and larger passageway.