Acoustics 4
Acoustics 4
Acoustics 4
Session objectives
0<𝜏<1
1
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10 log
𝜏
Overall Sound Reduction Index
• For a composite wall the overall SRI cannot be calculated
directly.
𝜏𝑎𝑣 𝐴 = 𝜏1 𝐴1 + 𝜏2 𝐴2 + ⋯ + 𝜏𝑛 𝐴𝑛
Door SRI = 34 dB
Area = 2 m2
Component 𝝉 Area 𝝉𝑨
Door 3.98 x 10-4 2 7.96 x 10-4
∑𝐴 = 30 ∑𝜏𝐴 = 8.93x10-3
1 1
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 10 log = 10 log = 35.5 𝑑𝐵
𝜏𝑎𝑣 2.97 × 10−4
Principles of Good Sound Insulation
Sound Insulation is the ability of building elements or structures
to reduce sound transmission and is measured over a range of
frequencies, normally 100 ~ 3150 Hz. On-site results often fall
short of laboratory measurements due to the flanking sound.
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 20 log 𝑀𝑓 − 43
• If you are given surface mass (kg/m2) use this in any calculation
• If you are given mass (kg) and area (m2), calculate M from
mass/area before using mass law
Example 4.2
• What is the surface mass for a partition with an SRI = 35 dB at
1000 Hz?
• What would the SRI be at 500 Hz?
Example 4.2
• What is the surface mass for a partition with an SRI = 35 dB at
1000 Hz?
• What would the SRI be at 500 Hz?
(35+43)
10 20
𝑀= = 100.9 = 7.943 𝑘𝑔/𝑚2
1000
At 500 Hz
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 20 log 7.943 × 500 − 43 = 29 𝑑𝐵
Critical frequencies
Common
wall area, Receiver
Source
𝑆𝑝
Diffuse sound field
𝑆𝑝 1 − 𝛼
𝐿𝑃1 − 𝐿𝑃2 = 𝑆𝑅𝐼 − 10 log
𝑆2 𝛼
Subscripts 1 and 2 indicate the source room and receiving room, respectively;
𝑆𝑝 is the partition surface area (m2);
𝑆2 𝛼
is the room constant of the receiving room;
1−𝛼
Partition Wall SRI Example 4.3
Office Plant
room
𝑆𝑝 1 − 𝛼
𝐿𝑃1 − 𝐿𝑃2 = 𝑆𝑅𝐼 − 10 log
𝑆2 𝛼
18 × 1 − 0.37
90 − 40 = 𝑆𝑅𝐼 − 10 log
108 × 0.37
50 = 𝑆𝑅𝐼 − −5.47
𝑆𝑅𝐼 = 44.53 𝑑𝐵
Tackling building problems
Hierarchy of measures:
Anti-vibration
mounts –
rubber or
spring
Summary
• Sound transmission quantified by transmission coefficient, 𝜏,
and Sound Reduction Index (SRI).
• Average 𝜏 and SRI can be found for composite partition.
• Theory can be applied to sound reduction methods including
partition walls and enclosures.
• There are a range of practical approaches that can be used to
minimise sound transmission within buildings.