Area: | Department of Mechanical Engineering |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to engineering noise control. The wave equation, sound intensity vector, sound pressure and sound power concepts. Sound propagation, attenuation, transmission loss, sound absorption, sound barriers, enclosures. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have gained an introductory understanding of the Engineering principles of Noise Control in an industrial environment. |
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, M. P. Fundamentals of noise and vibration analysis for engineers. Cambridge University Press, (1989). Irwin, J. David. Industrial noise and vibration control. Englewood Cliffs, N.J : Prentice-Hall, (1979). Bies, DA. Engineering noise control : theory and practice. Unwin Hyman, (1988). |
Unit Texts: | Bies, DA & Hansen CH - Engineering Noise Control, second edition (1996) Eand FNSpon, London |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | One two hour written examination 60%. Assignments 20%. Laboratory 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
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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