Course code Arhi6007
Credit points 3
Building Acoustics
Total Hours in Course81
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Independent study hours49
Date of course confirmation30.08.2011
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
prof.
Raitis Brencis
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
Subject of study for students of in-depth knowledge of the history of building acoustics and its basic principles, technical options and solutions for its improvement, technical acoustics and building acoustics, noise prediction spread in buildings and structures. Students learn equipment, construction and finishing acoustic selection and calculation principles.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
After studying the course the student will have a sound:
• Knowledge of the processes in different environments.
• Skills for the calculation of building acoustics, room acoustics, sound isolation and environmental acoustics, to respect and apply the acoustics of regulatory documents, the use of acoustics terminology.
• Competence acoustic measurement bases and computer simulations of the acoustic problem.
Compulsory reading
1. Zabrauskis A. Būvakustika. Teorija un realitāte.(10.izdevums), Pieejams: www.akustika.lv. 2007. 90 lpp.
2. Tomariņš K. Elektroakustika. Lekciju piezīmes. Rīga: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte, 2003.
3. LBN 016-03 "Būvakustika", apstiprināts 2004.g.
Further reading
1. Meriam J.L., Kraige L.G. Engineering Mechanics Dynamics. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Hoboken: Wiley, Inc., 2007. 142 p.
2. Architectural Acoustics: Principles and Practice by Joseph A. Wilkes (Editor), William J. Cavanaugh (Editor), Gregory C. Tocci (Editor) Hardcover - November 2009.
Periodicals and other sources
1. Acta Acustica united with Acustica, published together with the European Acoustics Association (EAA) Published by Hirzel Verlag. ISSN: 1610-1928.