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
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50250
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
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- Number of places
Min: 10
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
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Contact
Magnus Wålinder walinder@kth.se
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AF2404 (Autumn 2022–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF2404 (Autumn 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
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.
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
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
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Magnus Wålinder walinder@kth.se