Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AR50380: Acoustics |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| EX100 |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly) |
| Requisites:
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| Description: | Aims: To provide a theoretical grounding that will enable students to strengthen the link between theory and design of acoustics in buildings. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the Unit the students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the analytical methods and practical techniques for the acoustic design of buildings and external noise environment. Skills: Ability to analyse and modify the internal acoustic environment (taught, facilitated and assessed). Content: Room acoustics: introduction to the decibel, sound propagation, sound in rooms, absorption, reverberation time and room acoustic design. External noise environment Noise control: sound insulation by partitions, cavity constructions in masonry, glass and light-weight materials, acoustics properties of building envelopes, practical solutions and current legislation. |