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Acoustic Measurements

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Course Unit Code330-0544/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionEnglish
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
WEI08Ing. Michal Weisz, Ph.D.
SOF007doc. Ing. Michal Šofer, Ph.D.
Summary
Students will learn the basic procedures of the experimental acoustics and obtained experiences can virtually test and verify on the measurements in the acoustic laboratory, i.e. semi-unechoic chamber. Selected patterns of acoustic problems the students will verifie by mathematical simulation using numerical methods.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1. To characterize the basic acoustic problems and recognize these problems in engineering practice.
2. Explain the principles of acoustic measurement methods, describe their algorithms and discuss their advantages and disadvantages.
3. Apply theoretical knowledge to solving practical problems, interpret the results, modify the solution procedure.
4. Analyze and evaluate the results of acoustic measurements and numerical simulations, predict treatment in applied procedures.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to Technical Acoustics - human physiology, basic concepts and parameters of technical acoustics.
2. Frequency bands and the decibel scale in acoustics - weighting filters, their meaning and application.
3. Elaboration and analysis of acoustic signal devices for the measurement.
4. Measurements and data processing applications, B & C - pulse, creating a project for measurements in environments PULSE - LabShop.
5. Measurement and evaluation of performance of acoustic noise sources.
6. Methods of reducing noise, acoustic emission.
7. Introduction to sound system - electro-acoustic transducers, measuring and assessing the performance of electroacoustic chain.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
[1] Handbook of noise and vibration control [online]. Hoboken: Wiley, 2008 [cit. 2018-01-12]. ISBN 978-0-470-20970-7.
[1] NOVÝ, Richard. Hluk a chvění. Vyd. 3. Praha: České vysoké učení technické v Praze, 2009. ISBN 978-80-01-04347-9.
[2] Handbook of noise and vibration control [online]. Hoboken: Wiley, 2008 [cit. 2018-01-12]. ISBN 978-0-470-20970-7.
Recommended Reading:
[1] Ravindran, A., Ragsdell, K. M.; Reklaitis, G. V. Engineering Optimization. 2nd ed. Wiley, 2003.
[2] Yang, Won-Yong, Cao, Wenwu, Chung, Tae-Sang, Morris, John. Applied Numerical Methods Using MATLAB®. Wiley, 2005.
[3] Lyshevski, Sergey E. Engineering and Scientific Computations Using MATLAB®. Wiley, 2003.
[1] COCKER, J. M. Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control. USA: John Wiley & Sons. 2007. 1038 s. ISBN 0-4713-9599-4.
[2] RANDALL, F. B. Industrial Noise Control and Acoustics. Louisiana: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2003. 534 s. ISBN 0-8247-0701-1.
[3] SMETANA, C. Hluk a vibrace, měření a hodnocení. Praha: Sdělovací technika. 1998. 188 s. ISBN 80-90 1936-2-5.
[4] TŮMA, J. Signal Processing, Kapitoly o Zpracování signálů. Ostrava: VŠB-TU Ostrava. 2008. 125 s.
[5] NOVÝ, Richard. Hluk a chvění. 2. vyd. Praha: ČVUT, 1995, 389 s. ISBN 80-010-2246-3.
[6] Ravindran, A., Ragsdell, K. M.; Reklaitis, G. V. Engineering Optimization. 2nd ed. Wiley, 2003.
[7] Yang, Won-Yong, Cao, Wenwu, Chung, Tae-Sang, Morris, John. Applied Numerical Methods Using MATLAB®. Wiley, 2005.
[8] Lyshevski, Sergey E. Engineering and Scientific Computations Using MATLAB®. Wiley, 2003.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit35 20
        ExaminationExamination65 25