Module Descriptors
SOUND AND NOISE CONTROL
MECH60308
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 138
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 30%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 70%
Module Details
Module Resources
Students will need access to a sound pressure level meter which has an octave band filter capability.
Module Learning Strategies
The module is delivered by student centred learning supported by a student study programme and guidance by VLE and by tutorial sessions in which the Module Leader will act as a consultant to student groups working on case study exercises.
Timetable as 1 hour per week per group of 20.
Timetable as 1 hour per week per group of 20.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Indicative Content
Review of sound propagation theory and terminology used in noise measurements, acoustics analysis and noise control.
Physiology of hearing, hearing conservation, effects of noise on hearing.
Methods of measuring sound, sound pressure level measurements and the effects of background noise.
Hearing conservation. Effect of noise on hearing.
Community reaction to noise and the likely effects of introducing a new noise source to a community environment.
Legal criteria regulations and international standards relating to sound and noise control.
Noise control measures vibration control, partitions, enclosures and barriers.
Beneficial and diagnostic aspects of sound measurements and control.
Most of the above aspects may be incorporated into an acoustic based case study assignment.
Physiology of hearing, hearing conservation, effects of noise on hearing.
Methods of measuring sound, sound pressure level measurements and the effects of background noise.
Hearing conservation. Effect of noise on hearing.
Community reaction to noise and the likely effects of introducing a new noise source to a community environment.
Legal criteria regulations and international standards relating to sound and noise control.
Noise control measures vibration control, partitions, enclosures and barriers.
Beneficial and diagnostic aspects of sound measurements and control.
Most of the above aspects may be incorporated into an acoustic based case study assignment.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Exam (2 hours) (70%) which will assess Learning Outcomes 2 and 3.
The in-course assessment (30%) comprising individual and/or group investigation of an acoustic situation leading to a detailed professional standard report and a 20 minute presentation with appropriate background information and measurements and analysis leading to recommendations. This will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
The in-course assessment (30%) comprising individual and/or group investigation of an acoustic situation leading to a detailed professional standard report and a 20 minute presentation with appropriate background information and measurements and analysis leading to recommendations. This will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3.
Module Texts
L Bernak and I Ver (1992) Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, John Wily, ISBN 0-471-61751-2
D A Bies (2002), Engineering Noise Control, Spoon press, ISBN 0-419-20430-X
B S Smith, R J Peters and S Owen (1996), Acoustics and Noise Control, Addision-Wesley, ISBN 058088646
D A Bies (2002), Engineering Noise Control, Spoon press, ISBN 0-419-20430-X
B S Smith, R J Peters and S Owen (1996), Acoustics and Noise Control, Addision-Wesley, ISBN 058088646