Academic literature on the topic 'Airborne sound insulation'

Recently, machine learning and its applications have gained a large attraction in different fields. Accurate predictions in building acoustics is vital especially in the design stage. This paper presents a sound insulation prediction model based on Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) to estimate acoustic performance for airborne and impact sound insulation of floor structures. At an initial stage, the prediction model was developed and tested for a small amount of data, specifically 67 measurement curves in one third octave bands. The results indicate that the model can predict the weighted airborne sound insulation for various floors with an error around 1 dB, while the accuracy decreases for the impact sound especially for complex floor configurations due to large error deviations in high frequency bands between the real and estimated values. The model also shows a very good accuracy in predicting the airborne and impact sound insulation curves in the low frequencies, which are of higher interest usually in building acoustics. Keywords: building acoustics, airborne sound, impact sound, prediction model, neural networks

The unit cabin has been used to construct internal ship space for improved efficiency and to reduce budgetary costs in shipbuilding. Because the cavity is placed between unit cabins, the noise of one room is transmitted through the sound insulating panel, the cavity, and the opposite sound-insulating panel. In this study, by developing a transfer matrix of the cavity between structures, airborne noise between unit cabins was predicted. A sandwich panel, which is usually used in ships, was employed to construct a double panel, and the sound insulation performance was confirmed by changing the thickness of the cavity. To improve the reliability of numerical results, they were compared with those from experiments conducted. The results showed that as the cavity size increases, the overall sound insulation performance improves. A parameter study was also conducted on the density, Young's modulus, thickness, and thickness ratio of the core of the sandwich panel. To improve the sound insulation performance, increasing the density of the core is preferable to increasing the core thickness. The panel thickness ratio should be increased to avoid performance degradation as a result of the resonance frequency.

Protection against noise is one of the essential requirements of the European Construction Product directive. In buildings, airborne sound insulation is used to define the acoustical quality between rooms. In order to develop wall structures with optimal sound insulation, an understanding of the physical origins of sound transmission is necessary. To develop a kind of knowledge that is applicable to the improvement of real walls and room barriers is the motive behind this study. The purpose of the work is to study the sound insulation of new composite wall structure.

Two important variables that affect the airborne sound insulation of cavity masonry separating walls in the field are the foundation detail and the soil type upon which the foundations are built. Vibration transmission was measured between cavity wall leaves on three different types of foundation: concrete deep trench fill, a strip footing and a strip footing with concrete infill. The results indicated that where a strip footing is used, higher sound insulation can be achieved without the concrete infill. Measurements of the dynamic properties of soils indicated significant differences between the compression stiffness per unit area and the loss factor of different soils. These different soil properties were seen to affect the airborne sound insulation of cavity walls. This explains some of the variation in airborne sound insulation between nominally identical masonry cavity separating walls in the field.

Apartment buildings are constructed using box frame structures that integrate slabs and wall frames, and vibrations can easily travel through these integrated box frame structures. On the other hand, such a framed structure generates fewer gaps between structural elements, assuring a superior insulation performance of airborne sound compared to wooden houses. Vertically installed equipment running through different floor levels can serve as a transmission route for airborne sound of specific frequency bands. In this study, we sought to develop technical methods to improve the inter-floor airborne sound insulation performance. To this end, we measured the sound insulation performance of floor structures and intensity levels in noise penetration areas. The sound insulation performance of the living room floor structure was measured to exceed 51 dB, which was superior to that of the restroom floor by 2–7 dB. Intensity measurements identified the central and corner areas of the living room as high-level noise areas.

Airborne sound can be a nuisance and a constant expose to the sound can in- troduced health problems to the people in the area especially areas where quiet environ- ment is a necessity. The objective of this measurement is to demonstrate the field mea- surement of the airborne sound insulation properties of interior walls. The measurement was done for determining the sound insulation properties of a partition between two rooms. This measurement will also determine the parameters and source of the prob- lems which are contributing to the airborne sound from the adjacent room. The results are that the volume of the room and the construction of the room (pipe construction and ceiling, etc.) have large effects to the sound transmitted between the rooms.

Describing planned acoustic design by single number ratings yields a weak link to the subjective event, especially when the single number ratings are interpreted by others than experienced acousticians. When developing infrastructure, tools for decision making needs to address visual and aural perception. Visual perception can be addressed using game engines and this has enabled the establishment of tools for visualizations of planned constructions in virtual reality. Audio engines accounting for sound propagation in the game engine environment are steadily developing and have recently been made available. The aim of this project is to simulate airborne sound insulation by extending the support of recently developed audio engines directed towards virtual reality applications. The case studied was airborne sound insulation between two adjacent rooms in a building, the sound transmitted to the receiving room through the building structure resulting from sound pressure exciting the structural elements in the adjacent source room into vibration. The receiving room composed modelled space in the game engine Unreal Engine and Steam Audio was the considered audio engine. Sound transmission was modelled by filtering based on calculations of transmission loss via direct and flanking paths using the model included in the standard EN 12354-1. It was verified that the filtering technique for modelling sound transmission reproduced attenuations in correspondence with the predicted transmission loss. Methodology was established to quantify the quality of the audio engine room acoustics simulations. A room acoustics simulation was evaluated by comparing the reverberation time derived from simulation with theoretical predictions and the simulated reverberation time showed fair agreement with Eyring’s formula above its frequency threshold. The quality of the simulation of airborne sound insulation was evaluated relating the sound field in simulation to insulation classification by the standardized level difference. The spectrum of the simulated standardized level difference was compared with the corresponding sound transmission calculation for a modelled scenario. The simulated data displayed noticeable deviations from the transmission calculation, caused by the audio engine room acoustics simulation. However, the simulated data exhibited cancellation of favourable and unfavourable deviations from the transmission calculation resulting in a mean difference across the spectrum below the just noticeable difference of about 1 dB. Single number ratings was compared and the simulated single number rating was within the standard deviation of how the transmission model calculates predictions for a corresponding practical scenario measured in situ. Thus, the simulated data shows potential and comparisons between simulated data, established room acoustics simulation software and in situ measurements should further be made to deduce whether the deviations entails defects in the airborne sound insulation prediction or is an error imposed by the audio engine room acoustics simulation.

Understanding uncertainty is an important part of any scientific measurement process and the ability to evaluate and understand uncertainty is a requirement of the International Standards for quality control. The basic uncertainties relating to the measurement of airborne sound insulation in the field can be assessed using the methods in BS5725. However, identifying the components that contribute to the total variability is beyond the scope of the standard and more detailed information requires a more advanced approach. Recent developments in the “Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement” (GUM) suggest an approach can be used where identification of the input variables and their likely contribution will result in a solution that can be modelled providing enough information is available. However, recent research on uncertainty in sound insulation using GUM has identified problems involving the correlation between frequency bands, which leads to an overestimate of uncertainty. An empirical approach is used in this thesis, which incorporates advanced analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a specific model called Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (GRR). It enables the components of variance in the measurement system to be partitioned and provides an estimate of their contribution. In addition, ANOVA highlights any interaction between factors. In the GRR, carried out on a lightweight timber floor and a heavyweight concrete floor, significant interaction was detected between the operator and part. Good agreement is obtained in the repeatability and reproducibility calculated for each construction and the samples are combined with measurements of test elements that provide a wider range of sound insulation performance. The uncertainty associated with the instrumentation, operator, interaction and part are calculated in each case. It is shown that the interaction component is important and should be contained in any approach evaluating uncertainty. Further evidence reveals that the total uncertainty in the measurement process is dependent on the construction being measured.

This research thesis involves the measurement of the airborne sound insulation of road traffic noise barriers, with the goal of gaining a more in depth understanding of the factors that influence noise barrier performance. A measurement system is developed, based on EN 1793-6:2012, to quantify the airborne sound insulation of a noise barrier in situ. Validation testing is performed to ensure that the system meets the requirements of EN 1793-6:2012. MATLAB code is developed, incorporating all of the signal processing tasks into a single graphical user interface. The measurement system is then used to measure the airborne sound insulation of eight existing traffic noise barriers located around Auckland, New Zealand. The results from the Auckland field tests show that consistent single number ratings of airborne sound insulation can be achieved on different samples of the same noise barrier. The presence of air gaps and hidden defects will degrade the acoustic performance of a noise barrier, most significantly at the high frequencies. The comparison of single number ratings calculated with differing measurement frequency ranges is discussed, and some comments are made on the measurement standard itself.

In this research some kinds of masonry walls have been used as internal divisions in three Brazilian dwelling buildings to determine the airborne sound reduction, by experimental tests in field and computer simulations. The masonry walls studied are composed by massive bricks, bored ceramic blocks (6 and 4 holes) and structural (7 and 10 MPa), with mortar lining in both sides. The acoustic evaluations, in field, were accomplished according to the international rules ISO 140 part 4, ISO 717 part 1 and ISO 354. The determination of the airborne sound reduction among places it was accomplished from a direct and indirect sound transmission of constructive elements of the edifications, according to the EN 12354 rule part 1 and using a commercial computer program. The mainly results of this research showed the weighted values of the level standard difference (DnT,w) vary from 37 to 44 decibels to the evaluated walls. It was also observed the difference of 2 dB among the weighted values of the level standard difference (DnT,w) and the apparently sound reduction (R w). Almost all the masonry walls evaluated reached the minimum recommended values by the NBR 15575. In general, it happened a relation between the experimental results and the computer simulations, mainly with the weighted values relation and the isolation curves of the structural masonry walls. The computer simulation of the airborne sound transmission can be a good project tool, besides the initial datas don t represent properly the masonry material components evaluated, due to the national datas more complete and precise.
Neste trabalho são avaliadas alguns tipos de paredes de alvenaria utilizadas como divisórias internas em três edifícios habitacionais brasileiros para determinar a redução sonora aérea, através de ensaios experimentais em campo e de simulações computacionais. As paredes de alvenaria estudadas são compostas por tijolos maciços, blocos cerâmicos furados (6 e 4 furos) e estruturais (7 e 10 MPa), com revestimento de argamassa em ambos os lados. As avaliações acústicas, em campo, foram realizadas de acordo com as normas internacionais ISO 140 parte 4, ISO 717 parte 1 e ISO 354. A determinação da redução sonora aérea entre ambientes foi realizada a partir da transmissão sonora direta e indireta dos elementos construtivos das edificações, conforme a norma EN 12354 parte 1 e utilizando um programa computacional comercial. Os resultados principais desta pesquisa mostram que os valores ponderados da diferença padronizada de nível (DnT,w) variaram de 37 a 44 decibéis para as paredes avaliadas. Também, foi observada uma diferença de 2 dB entre os valores ponderados da diferença padronizada de nível (DnT,w) e do índice de redução sonora aparente (R w). Praticamente, todas as amostras de paredes de alvenaria avaliadas atingiram os valores mínimos de desempenho recomendados pela NBR 15575. Em geral, ocorreu uma boa correlação entre os resultados experimentais e as simulações computacionais, principalmente com relação aos valores ponderados e as curvas de isolamento das paredes de alvenaria estrutural. A simulação computacional da transmissão sonora aérea pode ser uma boa ferramenta de projeto, apesar dos dados de entrada não representarem fielmente as propriedades dos materiais componentes das alvenarias avaliadas, devido à carência de dados nacionais mais completos e precisos.

Diploma thesis is concerned with opportunities of increase sound isolution index for bricks. In theoretical part is summary of present knowledge about acoustic properties ceramic body field and theoretical calculations and measuring sound insulation as well as. Practically part is divided on apply and basic research. Under apply research is experiment, that considers impact quantity of raw materials using at brick factory in the Holice on the most significant technological properties of plastic paste and brick body, additionaly with the considering chances of increase sound insulation index. In basic research is experiment, that evaluates impact common use domestic brick´s raw materials on sound insulation. Sound insulation is evaluated indirectly by transsmision rate of ultrasound in a both cases.

[ES] El control de ruido ambiental es una preocupación de primera magnitud para las sociedades avanzadas, debido a los problemas derivados que ocasionan en la salud de los ciudadanos. Una de las soluciones más extendidas para el control del ruido en su fase de transmisión en la utilización de pantallas acústicas. La aparición de nuevos materiales formados por redes de dispersores acústicos aislados, denominados cristales de sonido, está revolucionando el campo del apantallamiento acústico, posibilitando el avance tecnológico de esta área. Así, en los últimos años, las pantallas acústicas basadas en cristales de sonido se han posicionado como una alternativa viable a las pantallas acústicas tradicionales, puesto que ofrecen múltiples ventajas frente a las soluciones actuales. En el presente trabajo se muestra primeramente una recopilación de los avances realizados en el campo del apantallamiento acústico mediante esta tipología de pantallas. No obstante, aún existen líneas de investigación abiertas en esta área, que es necesario abordar para conseguir el objetivo de aplicar esta tecnología como atenuadores de sonido en las infraestructuras de transporte. Durante el periodo de formación de la doctoranda, se ha trabajado en algunas de las líneas de investigación activas en este campo del apantallamiento acústico. Una de estas investigaciones condujo al descubrimiento de interferencias entre los efectos de la resonancia y la dispersión múltiple de los cristales de sonido cuando estos efectos se producen en rangos de frecuencia cercanos. También hemos diseñado un nuevo dispositivo de reducción de ruido basado en cristales de sonido, utilizando herramientas de optimización multiobjetivo, que permitan apantallar y reflejar de forma difusa el ruido. El empleo de esta nueva herramienta de diseño identificó la necesidad de realizar un estudio comparativo de los métodos de simulación más utilizados para estimar el rendimiento de los dispositivos basados en cristales de sonido. Por último, hemos realizado un estudio psicoacústico para determinar la percepción de la reducción de molestia que proporcionan las pantallas acústicas basadas en cristales sonido y las barreras tradicionales, determinando si los parámetros objetivos que evalúan su rendimiento coinciden con la respuesta subjetiva de los usuarios.
[CA] El control de soroll ambiental és una preocupació de primera magnitud per a les societats avançades, a causa dels problemes derivats que ocasionen en la salut dels ciutadans. Una de les solucions més esteses per al control del soroll en la seua fase de transmissió en la utilització de pantalles acústiques. L'aparició de nous materials formats per xarxes de dispersors acústics aïllats, denominats cristals de so, està revolucionant el camp de l'apantallament acústic, possibilitant l'avanç tecnològic d'esta àrea. Així, en els últims anys, les pantalles acústiques basades en cristals de so s'han posicionat com una alternativa viable a les pantalles acústiques tradicionals, ja que oferixen múltiples avantatges enfront de les solucions actuals. En el present treball es mostra primerament una recopilació dels avanços realitzats en el camp de l'apantallament acústic per mitjà d'esta tipologia de pantalles. No obstant això, encara hi ha línies d'investigació obertes en esta àrea, que és necessari abordar per a aconseguir l'objectiu d'aplicar esta tecnologia com a atenuadors de so en les infraestructures de transport. Durant el període de formació de la doctoranda, s'ha treballat en algunes de les línies d'investigació actives en este camp de l'apantallament acústic. Una d'estes investigacions va conduir al descobriment d'interferències entre els efectes de la ressonància i la dispersió múltiple dels cristals de so quan estos efectes es produïxen en rangs de freqüència pròxims. També hem dissenyat un nou dispositiu de reducció de soroll basat en cristals de so, utilitzant ferramentes d'optimització multiobjectiu, que permeten apantallar i reflectir de forma difusa el soroll. L'ús d'esta nova ferramenta de disseny va identificar la necessitat de realitzar un estudi comparatiu dels mètodes de simulació més utilitzats per a estimar el rendiment dels dispositius basats en cristals de so. Finalment, hem realitzat un estudi psicoacústic per a determinar la percepció de la reducció de molèstia que proporcionen les pantalles acústiques basades en cristals so i les barreres tradicionals, determinant si els paràmetres objectius que avaluen el seu rendiment coincidixen amb la resposta subjectiva dels usuaris.
[EN] Control of environmental noise is a major concern for advanced societies because of the resulting problems for citizens' health. One of the most widespread solutions for controlling noise in its transmission phase is the use of acoustic screens. The emergence of new materials made up of arrays of isolated acoustic scatterers, called sonic crystals, is revolutionizing the field of acoustic screening. In recent years, acoustic screens based on sonic crystals have positioned themselves as a viable alternative to traditional acoustic screens, as they offer multiple advantages over current traditional solutions. This Doctoral dissertation compiles the advances in the field of acoustic screening using this type of sonic crystals. However, there is still active research in this area which needs to be addressed and studied in order to apply this technology as noise reduction devices in transport infrastructures. Therefore, during the PhD student's training period, we have researched the acoustic phenomena produced by isolated scatterers in order to better understand the physical phenomena behind the lasts designs of this type of screen. One of these researches led to the discovery of interferences between the effects of resonance and multiple scattering of sonic crystals when occurring in nearby frequency ranges. Also we have designed a new noise reduction device based on sonic crystals, using multi-objective optimization tools, which would block and diffuse the noise. This new designing tool identified the need for a comparative study of the most commonly used simulation methods to estimate the performance of devices based on sonic crystals. Finally, we have carried out a psychoacoustic study that determined the perception of the annoyance reduction provided by acoustic screens based on sonic crystals and traditional barriers, determining whether the objective parameters that evaluate their performance match to the subjective response of the users.
Agradezco al Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación por la ayuda concedida dentro del programa Doctores Industriales. Asimismo, a mi tutor en empresa Dr. Juan José Martín Pino, por posibilitar la realización de esta investigación dentro de la empresa BECSA. Al Departamento de Física Aplicada de la Universitat Politècnica de València, a la Comisión Académica del Programa de Doctorado de Matemáticas y al Centro de Tecnologías Físicas: Acústica, Materiales y Astrofísica.
Peiró Torres, MDP. (2021). Research of the acoustic phenomenon produced by isolated scatterers and its applicability as a noise reducing device in transport infrastructures. Search for an optimised and sustainable design [Tesis doctoral]. Universitat Politècnica de València. https://doi.org/10.4995/Thesis/10251/164903
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Master´s thesis deals with the processing of building part of the project documentation for building construction. The aim of the Master´s thesis is a new building of kindergarten in the village Dolany near Olomouc. The building is designed for 40 preschool children. The building is situated near the centre of the village and is easily accessible from surrounding living areas. The building is partly basement and has two floors. In the basement there are technical equipments and storages. In the floors there are classes for children and areas ensuring the service of kindergarten. This masonry building is insulated with contact thermal insulation system and roofed with a warm flat roof.

The master’s thesis on the topic Kindergarten is processed in the form of project documentation for the implementation of the new building. The building is designed on a plot of 1840/1 in the cadastral Brno - Husovice. It is the kindergarten with a basement and two floors. The building is brick, partial basement and roofing flat roof with single shell. The building contains two classes for a total of 40 children. Food and washing bedding is provided by imports.