Advanced Architectural Acoustics and Noise Control

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This course focuses on noise control and room acoustics in buildings with an emphasis on the control of HVAC system noise, sound isolation in buildings, speech privacy, and acoustic design variables in spaces for speech and music. By the end of the course, students will be able to predict sound pressure levels (Lp) along ductwork due to sound power levels of a fan; design HVAC systems using noise control strategies to achieve suitable Lp; design noise barriers for outdoor HVAC equipment, e.g. cooling towers & rooftop units; design rooms for speech and /or music taking into account reverberation time, clarity index, room shape, materials and reflectors; specify appropriate sound transmission class (STC) of wall partitions and noise criteria (NC) for speech privacy; and design sound isolation for floor-ceiling assemblies in terms of impact insulation class (IIC).