Engineering Acoustics - Sound Fields
Ingenieursakustik - Schallfelder
6 CPWinterEN
Contents
Basics of acoustics and the human perception of sound, the acoustic wave equation and its solutions, reflection and refraction of sound waves, absorption of sound in porous media, sound fields in cavities and flow ducts, silencers, structure-borne sound, sound transmission and insulation in structures, sound enclosures, trim.
Learning outcomes
Participants will gain an insight into the theoretical treatment of the propagation of sound and acquire an in-depth knowledge of noise control of vehicles, aircraft and machinery using sound insulation, attenuation, and damping.
Assessment
• Written examination, 90 minutes OR • Oral examination, 30 minutes In the first lecture it will be announced, if the examination will be offered in written or oral form.
Source: BTU's module description · retrieved 28 Sep 2026Original