Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2010/11 |
AR50380: Acoustics and fire |
 Credits:
| 6 |
| Level:
| Masters |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Modular (no specific semester) |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| 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. * Demonstrate a knowledge of the fire performance of buildings and the role of façade design in achieving fire safety in and around buildings. Skills: * Ability to analyse and modify the internal acoustic environment (taught, facilitated and assessed). * Ability to select appropriate design strategies and components to produce facades that do not impair fire safety in buildings. 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. Principles of fire engineering. Fire resistant construction. Reaction of facades to fire. |