Study Guide

Objective

Competence in structural engineering
Students are competent in propagation, absorption and insulation of sound.
Students know the regulations, guidelines and recommendations associated with sound and noise.

Content

Wave motion
Sound and acoustic absorption:
- Acoustic pressure and sound pressure level
- Absorption
- Reverberation time
Sound insulation
- Flanking transmission
- Airborne sound insulation
- Impact sound insulation
Measurements

Materials

Material as indicated by the teacher

Teaching methods

Video lectures, independent assignments and laboratory work

Student workload

Total work load of the course 54 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows and satisfactorily masters the principles of propagation, absorption and insulation of sound and is able to apply them to solve simple situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows and satisfactorily masters the principles of propagation, absorption and insulation of sound and is able to apply them to solve problems of different kinds.They are able to associate what they have learned with their previous experiences with the subject area.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows very well the principles of propagation, absorption and insulation of sound and is able to apply them in a diversified way to solve problems of different kinds.They are able to associate what they have learned with their previous experiences with the subject area.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final exam and approved assignment

Qualifications

Building Construction.