Program for calculating the sound insulation of separating components
INSUL is a program for calculating the sound reduction index or the impact sound level of separating components. The calculations are carried out in one-third octave bands, from which the evaluated parameters are calculated. INSUL is currently available in version v9.0 and with a multilingual user interface (including German, English and French). INSUL is developed by Marshall Day Acoustics.
Range of functions:
- Calculation of the sound reduction index R for rigid and flexible walls, ceilings and floor structures (calculation of up to three shells)
- Calculation of the impact sound level for ceiling constructions
- Calculation of rain noise (ISO 140-18)
- Calculation of the sound reduction index of glazing (up to triple glazing, standard glass, laminated glass)
- Calculation of the sound reduction index of sandwich panels and trapezoidal sheets
- Calculation of sound insulation against external noise (DIN EN 12354-3)
- Results as third octave, octave and weighted single values
- Multi-layer shell structure (several layers, different materials and material thicknesses)
- Various coupling models (timber and steel frames, fixed point connections, etc.)
- Material editor (input of own material parameters)
- Calculation of the composite sound reduction index
- Auralization of the sound reduction index
- Export of data to SONarchitect ISO and Bastian
- PDF export
New in version v9.0:
- Newly designed program interface with 3D graphics of the construction
- Calculation of floating screeds with polystyrene or mineral fiber insulation board
- Improved auralization, expandable user library for audio files; auralizations can now be saved
- New connection types / frame types
- Thermal insulation of glazing (in accordance with EN 673)
- Database with metal or wooden uprights (standard sizes selectable from menu)
- Calculation of pitched roofs
- Better handling for large and small screens (interface elements can be customized according to your needs)
- Available for Windows and Mac OS
Further information can be found on the official INSUL homepage www.insul.co.nz or in the software user groups(XING, LinkedIn, Facebook).
INSUL - Demo version / 30-day license
The demo version of INSUL is freely available for download. In demo mode, however, the material selection is randomized.
For practical calculations, we provide a valid, time-limited software key on request which allows the full range of functions to be tested. A new download is not necessary.