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Course Catalog 1999/2000


Human Work Science

ARE006 Noise and Vibration 3.0 ECTS credits

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EXAMINER
Ö Johansson Fo ass


PREREQUISITES
General eligibility for admission to university courses 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/CREDITS
Laboratory work 0.75ECTS
Written exam 2.25ECTS

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.


Valid for the academic year 1999/2000.

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