Building acoustics, Basic acoustic definitions and fundamental concept. Quantification and analysis of sound. Physiological effects caused by noise. Sound transmission, sound absorption and sound insulation. Sound pulses, flanking transmission. Traffic noise. Sound propagation outdoors. Sound insulation in multi-family housing. Sound propagation in space. Impact noise and airborne sound insulation.
AF2404 Building Acoustics 7.5 credits
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Target group
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Master's Programme, Civil and Architectural Engineering, åk 2, Conditionally Elective
Periods
P1 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Min: 10
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50409
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Contact
Magnus Wålinder walinder@kth.se
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the students should be able to:
· Describe the physiological effects caused by noise.
· Define basic acoustic definitions.
· Describe how sounds are quantified and are analysed.
· Explain basic principles of sound transmission, sound absorption and sound insulation.
· Calculate sound insulation in dwelling houses.
· Carry out traffic noise calculations.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Documented knowledge in Building Materials and Building Physics, 15 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF1301 and AF1402.
Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.
Recommended prerequisites
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Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.