ACOUSTICS COURSE
ONLINE – 32 Hours (8 sessions of 4 hours each)
Dates to be announced soon (contact via email if interested)
Price: €600 + VAT (if applicable)
TARGET AUDIENCE: Engineers, Architects, Students
Course Outline: Acoustics
Introduction to Acoustics
- Definition and history of acoustics
- Importance and practical applications
Sound Fundamentals
- Physical properties of sound
- Speed of sound
- Frequency, wavelength, and amplitude
- Sound Pressure Level and Sound Intensity
- Psychoacoustics
- Measurement equipment
Room Acoustics
- Reverberation time: concepts and calculations
- Acoustic prediction formulas
- Room modes
- Acoustic parameters
Acoustic Materials
- Types of materials: absorbers, diffusers, and reflectors
- Absorption and diffusion coefficients: tables and examples
- Practical applications of materials in different environments
Soundproofing
- Principles of soundproofing
- Mass Law
- Mass-Spring-Mass Effect
- Single, double, and triple partitions
Vibrations and Noise Control
- Basics of mechanical vibrations
- Natural frequency
- Vibration isolation
Acoustics and HVAC Systems
- Acoustic challenges in air conditioning systems
- Practical solutions: silencers and coatings
Acoustic Design for Specific Spaces
- Auditoriums: reflections and echo minimization
- Churches: reverberation control and sound direction
- Theaters and cinemas: clarity and acoustic balance
- Music studios: soundproofing and acoustic treatment
- Classrooms: noise control and speech intelligibility
Case Studies and Practical Applications
Common mistakes and applied solutions