Architectural Acoustics 2

Base Knowledge

Knowledge of 9th grade physics and mathematics.

Teaching Methodologies

The methodology used is defined by the following items:

a) exposure of the contents by the teacher using audiovisual material; b) systematization of theoretical and practical knowledge: resolution of issues and problems; c) practical analysis of rooms.

Students can choose between two types of assessment: continuous/periodic assessment or exam. Continuous/periodic assessment will focus on work and class participation. The final grade corresponds to the following arithmetic: work (80%) + qualitative/quantitative participation in classes (20%). Assessment by exam (100%) will be done through written and oral test (the latter, if the classification in the written test is between 7.5 and 9.4 values).

Learning Results

The learning outcomes of this curricular unit are:

a) understand the relationship between energy characteristics and radiation of sound sources;
b) recognize and explain variables associated with the interaction of sound waves with the environment;
c) perceive the phenomenon of acoustic correction or acoustic conditioning;
d) perceive the phenomenon of sound isolation;
e) learn to measure, analyze and evaluate the acoustic parameters of rooms;
f) find solutions to improve the acoustics of a room.

Program

ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS 2

ACOUSTIC CORRECTION
module 1

a) Energy characteristics.
b) Answers and sound phenomena in a room.
c) Study of acoustic correction.

ACOUSTIC ISOLATION
module 2

a) Acoustic isolation of air sounds.
b) Sonorous isolation of air noises between sites.
c) Acoustic isolation of percussion sounds.
d) Control percussion noises.

Curricular Unit Teachers

Grading Methods

Continuing Evaluation
  • - Individual and/or Group Work - 80.0%
  • - Attendance and Participation - 20.0%
Examen
  • - Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

Beranek, L. (2003). Concert halls and opera houses: Music, acoustics, and architecture (2nd ed.). Springer.

Carvalho, A. (2019). Acústica ambiental e de edifícios (8ª ed.). Editorial AEFEUP.

Decretos-leis (292/2000 de 14 de Novembro; 129/2002 de 11 de Maio; 9/2007 de 17 de Janeiro; 96/2008 de 9 de Junho).

Domingues, O. (2015). A acústica nos edifícios: Materiais e sistemas absorventes sonoros – coeficientes de absorção sonora (6ª ed.). LNEC.

Meyer, J. (2009). Acoustics and the performance of music: Manual for acousticians, audio engineers, musicians, architects and musical instrument makers (5th ed.). Springer.

Morset, L. (2013). WinMLS 2004 [Computer software]. Trondheim: Morset Sound Development.

NS-EN ISO 3382 (2000). Acoustics. Measurements of the reverberation time of rooms with reference to other acoustical parameters. British Standards.

Patrício, J. (2018). A acústica na reabilitação de edifícios (4ª ed.). Engebook.