Environmental Acoustics

Recommended Prerequisites

Previous knowledge of mathematics and physics.

Teaching Methods

The theoretical content of the course unit will be presented through lectures illustrated whenever possible with practical cases.

Students will asked about the topics taught in such a way as to guidel them to new knowledge. The lecturer will also work through exercises during these classes.

 Students will work out exercises under the guidance of the lecturer duing theory-practical classes. A laboratory visit will be made to contact with test infrastructures and equipments.     

Learning Outcomes

The main objectives of this CU are: to understand sound propagation phenomena, to apply national legislation on environmental noise and noise in buildings and to understand how different materials and certain solutions can be applied for noise control. In addition, students are expected to know the main standards used in environmental noise measurements and building acoustic measurements.

It is intended that students develop problem solving skills and acquire critical thinking skills in applying the knowledge gained in practical situations.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The main objectives of this CU are: to understand sound propagation phenomena, to apply national legislation on environmental noise and noise in buildings and to understand how different materials and certain solutions can be applied for noise control. In addition, students are expected to know the main standards used in environmental noise measurements and building acoustic measurements.

It is intended that students develop problem solving skills and acquire critical thinking skills in applying the knowledge gained in practical situations.

Head Lecturer(s)

Julieta Maria Pires António

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 100.0%

Bibliography

[1] Diapositivos das aulas

[2] Decreto-Lei n.º 96/2008 de 9 de Junho

[3] Decreto-Lei nº 9/2007 de 17 de Janeiro

[4] Decreto-Lei nº 146/2006 de 31 de Julho

[5] António, Julieta, 2008/2009 – “Acústica Ambiental”; Apontamentos para o 3º Ano do Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia do Ambiente, Departamento de Engenharia Civil da FCTUC

[6] Patricio, Jorge. - “Acústica nos edifícios” 6ª ed. Lisboa : Verlag Dashofer, 2010

[7] James P. Cowan – “Handbook of environmental acoustics”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc,1994

[8] Robert Josse – “Notions d’Acoustique – à l’usage des architectes, ingénieurs et urbanistes” Ed. Eyrolles, Paris, 1977.

[9] Cyril M. Harris – “Handbook of Noise Control”, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1979.

[10] Leo L. Beranek e I. L. Vér – “Noise and Vibration Control Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, INC., 1992.

[11] Marshall Long - “Architectural Acoustics”, Elsevier Academic Press, 2006.