Area: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Engineering Noise Control theory. The Wave equation and acoustic field variables. Sound intensity and sound power. Sound sources and outdoor sound propagation. Acoustic enclosures and barriers. Noise control strategies. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have gained an introductory understanding of the Engineering principles relevant to Industrial Noise Control. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Norton, MP. 1989 Fundamentals of noise and vibration analysis for engineers. Cambridge University Press, London. Irwin J. David. 1979. Industrial noise and vibration control. Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. Bies, DA. 1988 Engineering noise control: theory and practice. Unwin Hyman, London. |
Unit Texts: | Bies, DA and Hansen, CH. 1996. Engineering Noise Control. 2nd ed. E & FN Spon, London |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final Examination 60%, Assignments 20%, Abstract and Oral Presentation 10%, Laboratory 10% |
Field of Education: | 30700 Mechanical and Industrial Engineering and Technology (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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