Building Acoustics and Noise Control
What you’ll learn
To gain an understanding of the fundamental design aspects of building acoustics and noise control
Entry level acoustics knowledge for all engineering students to get a job in the acoustic industry.
University level acoustic theory and practice for use on engineering and construction projects.
Project case studies where acoustic design theory can be applied.
Requirements
High school mathematics and physics knowledge an advantage but not essential.
Description
This course is aimed at anyone considering entering the acoustic consultancy profession including university students, engineering and architectural professionals looking for a career change or construction industry contractors. It provides the fundamental knowledge to understand the key design aspects of building acoustics and noise control. It is considered to be entry level acoustics knowledge for all engineering students wanting to get a job in the acoustic industry. High school mathematics is preferred but not essential.To demonstrate the concepts, example spreadsheet calculations and sound demonstrations (called auralisations) are provided. Spreadsheets are also available as separate downloads.Topics covered include acoustic fundamentals, sound outdoors, room acoustics, sound insulation, impact noise, acoustics for sustainable design.By the end of this course students with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science or architecture, as well as mature age students with previous work experience from the building and construction industry will have enough background knowledge to qualify for entry level acoustic consultant job positions.Course content in detail:1. Acoustic Fundamentals a. What is sound? b. Decibel arithmetic c. Describing sound sources d. Acoustic properties of materials e. More detail on sound absorption2. Sound Propagation Outdoors a. Describing sound sources b. 5 factors affecting direct sound levels (in detail) c. Distance from the source d. Sound source size e. Source directivity and location f. Screening by barriers g. Calculations of outdoor sound levels h. Outdoor sound level criteria3. Room Acoustics a. Sound propagation in rooms b. Types of surfaces c. Reverberation time calculations d. Reverberant sound level calculations e. Room acoustic modelling f. 3D room acoustic modelling software g. Auralisations h. Auralisation example (Beijing Watercube)4. Sound Insulation a. Sound absorption and sound insulation b. Airborne and structureborne sound c. Sound insulation performance parameters d. Sound Insulation of partitions e. Sound Insulation of glazing f. Sound Insulation of composite partitions g. Sound Insulating constructions h. Auralisations of sound insulation5. Impact Noise a. Sound transmission in buildings b. Impact noise generation and transmission through structures c. Impact noise parameters and standards d. Impact noise measurements e. Sound insulating floor systems f. Impact noise reduction g. Case study – residential apartment6. Acoustics for Sustainable Design a. Acoustic considerations for sustainable design (city and building scale) b. Acoustic comfort in green building rating systems (1hr to end of here) c. Acoustics for open plan offices d. Acoustic privacy in meeting rooms and offices e. Natural ventilation and noise control f. Dual vented window design g. Naturally ventilated design of a library h. Recycled materials with acoustic properties i. Daylighting and acousticsFeel free to also check out my other course focusing on HVAC System Acoustics and Noise Control Fundamentals.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 Course Overview
Section 2: Acoustic Fundamentals
Lecture 2 What is sound
Lecture 3 Decibel Arithmetic
Lecture 4 Describing Sound Sources
Lecture 5 Acoustic Properties of Materials
Lecture 6 More Detail on Sound Absorption
Section 3: Sound Outdoors
Lecture 7 Sound Propagation and Describing Sound Sources
Lecture 8 5 Factors Affecting Direct Sound Levels (in detail)
Lecture 9 Distance from the Sound Source
Lecture 10 Sound Source Size
Lecture 11 Source Directivity and Location
Lecture 12 Screening by Barriers
Lecture 13 Calculations of Outdoor Sound Levels
Lecture 14 Outdoor Sound Level Criteria
Section 4: Room Acoustics
Lecture 15 Sound Propagation in Rooms
Lecture 16 Types of Surfaces
Lecture 17 Reverberation Time Calculations
Lecture 18 Placement of Acoustic Treatment
Lecture 19 Reverberant Sound Level Calculations
Lecture 20 Room Acoustic Modelling
Lecture 21 3D Room Acoustic Modelling Software
Lecture 22 Auralisations
Lecture 23 Auralisation Example
Section 5: Sound Insulation
Lecture 24 Sound Absorption and Sound Insulation
Lecture 25 Airborne and Structureborne Sound
Lecture 26 Sound Insulation Performance Parameters
Lecture 27 Sound Insulation of Partitions
Lecture 28 Sound Insulation of Glazing
Lecture 29 Sound Insulation of Composite Partitions
Lecture 30 Sound Insulating Constructions
Lecture 31 Auralisations of Sound Insulation
Section 6: Impact Noise
Lecture 32 Sound Transmission in Buildings
Lecture 33 Impact Noise Generation and Transmission Through Structures
Lecture 34 Impact Noise Parameters and Standards
Lecture 35 Impact Noise Measurements
Lecture 36 Sound Insulating Floor Systems
Lecture 37 Impact Noise Reduction
Lecture 38 Case Study – Residential Apartment
Section 7: Acoustics for Sustainable Design
Lecture 39 Acoustic Considerations for Sustainable Design
Lecture 40 Acoustic Comfort in Green Building Rating Systems
Lecture 41 Acoustics for Open Plan Offices
Lecture 42 Acoustic Privacy in Meeting Rooms and Offices
Lecture 43 Natural Ventilation and Noise Control
Lecture 44 Dual Vented Window Design
Lecture 45 Naturally Ventilated Design of a Library
Lecture 46 Recycled and Alternative Acoustic Materials
Lecture 47 Daylighting and Acoustics
Advanced high school and university students.,Mature age students doing self-serve learning on acoustics and noise control.,University graduates to qualify for graduate acoustic consultant job positions.,Engineering and architecture professionals wanting to understand acoustic design considerations for buildings on large multidisciplinary projects.,University course coordinators needing specialist content on acoustics and noise control.
Course Information:
Udemy | English | 5h 3m | 3.00 GB
Created by: Chris Field
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