Room Acoustics

Timetable

Week 1: Geometrical Theory in Room Acoustics- theory

Week 2: Geometrical Theory in Room Acoustics- practical clues

Week 3: Statistical Theory in Room Acoustics

Week 4: Wave Theory in Room Acoustics

Week 5: Objective and Subjective Acoustic Parameters in Enclosures

Module aim (aims)

The module is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the mechanisms shaping the acoustic field within indoor spaces. The specific objectives include:

C1: Understanding the principles governing the formation of the acoustic field in enclosed spaces.
C2: Familiarization with theoretical analyses describing acoustic phenomena occurring in rooms.
C3: Learning about acoustic parameters used to characterize the acoustic properties of spaces.
C4: Acquiring knowledge of methods for measuring acoustic parameters.
C5: Understanding basic requirements and principles of interior acoustic design and the necessity of creating acoustical projects tailored to the room's intended purpose.
By completing this module, students will gain both theoretical and practical skills, equipping them to analyze, measure, and design acoustically optimized spaces.

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

Higher Mathematics Fundamentals: Proficiency in integral calculus and basic statistics.
Elementary Acoustics: Understanding of key concepts such as the wave equation, Snell's law, resonance, and vibration modes.
These foundational skills are essential for comprehending the theoretical and practical aspects of the module.

Syllabus

The Place of Interior Acoustics in Science, History, Culture, and Society

Geometrical Theory in Room Acoustics- theory and practical clues

Statistical Theory in Room Acoustics, Reverberation Time

Wave Theory in Room Acoustics, Resonances and modes

Objective and Subjective Acoustic Parameters in Enclosures

 

Reading list

Kuttruff, H. (2016). Room acoustics (6th ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/b18869

Long, M. (2014). Architectural acoustics (2nd ed.). Academic Press.

Everest, F. A. (2001). The master handbook of acoustics (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill.