Dept. of Human Work Science
ARE006 Noise and Vibration 3.0 ECTS credits
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LANGUAGE: English
EXAMINER
Ö Johansson Civ ing
PREREQUISITES
General eligbility for admission and a good knowledge in English
COURSE AIM
To give the basic knowledge of the concepts of accoustics and vibrations, noise and vibrations hazards to man and noise control.
CONTENTS
Accoustics concepts; Perception of noise and vibration; Physiological and psychological effects of noise; Speech communication; Sound insulation and isolation; Effects of vibration; Measurement techniques and the control of noise and vibration.
TEACHING
Lectures and compulsory laboratory practicals
EXAMINATION
Written examination, assignments and laboratory reports.
COURSE GRADE SCALE:
ITEMS AND CREDITS
Written Examination 3.0 ECTS
COURSE LITERATURE
1. Burns, W., 1973. Noise and Man, Murray
2. Tempest, W., Noise Handbook, Academic Press
3. U.S. 'Department of Labor., 1980, Noise Control. A Guide for workers and employers.
REMARKS
Last modified 97-03-05
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