Ain Shams University

Faculty of Engineering

Course Assessment Specification (CAS)

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Programme Title : Environmental Architecture and Urbanism
Coursework Title : Research
Module Name (UEL) : Building Technology and Materials (1)
Course Name (ASU) : Outdoor Noise Propagation in Built Environment
Module/Course Code : EG1643 / ARC447
Level UEL/ASU : (UEL)Level 6 –(ASU)Level 4
UEL Credit Rating : 30 Credits ASU Credit Rating : 3 Credits
Weighting : 25%

Maximum mark available: 10 Marks

Lecturer : Professor Dr. Mostafa Rifat Ismail,

Contact : If you have any issues with this coursework you may contact your lecturer.

Contact details are: Email: mostafa_ismail@eng.asu.edu.eg

Mobile: ------------------------

Hand-out Date : 26/09/2019

Hand-in Date : 10/10/2019
Hand-in Method : Submission through a A4 size paper sheet “hardcopy”+ digital CD of Power Point
presentation
Feedback Date : Your work will be marked and returned within two weeks.

Introduction

Experiment to see the different sound patterns produced by different sound frequencies using a basic
shape.

Learning Outcome to be assessed

1. Recognise the different sound patterns.
2. Understand the relationship between frequency and shapes .
3. Differentiate the impact of various materials characteristics on the production of sound waves and
patterns.
Detail of the task

Experiment to see the different sound patterns produced by different sound frequencies using a basic
shape.

What you should hand in

Teams: Make teams of 3 -4 students
Materials needed per team:
1- A hard rigid, non-deformable frame of any basic shape (cube/ cuboid/ cylinder... ) this can be an
empty bin/paint bucket/a very larger bowl ... anything as long as the perimeter IS EVEN
2- Membrane, doctors gloves, balloon membrane ...
3- Particles like powder, fine salt/sugar ...
4- Bluetooth speaker
5- Big cartoon box to experiment inside of it, to avoid messing up the studio.
6- Smart Mobile Phone

• You also need to download an application called ‘Tone Generator’ or similar on your phones. It is available
on both Google play and Apple store.
• Turn on the speaker and put the speaker inside of your hard-cover object. Then stretch the membrane on
the surface; the membrane has to cover well the entire perimeter and shouldn’t have any perforation.
• Spread the particles on the surface of your membrane.
• Open the application you downloaded and try different sound frequencies. See how the particles form
different patterns and different shapes with the different sound frequencies.
• Repeat the experiment and analyze the findings. Document your findings by taking accurate pictures &
videos of the results, such as demonstrated below. Always keep your distance and captured frame constant.
• You will need to examine the effect of changing one parameter of the below and document its effect. This in
turn means all other factors should remain constant.

Your presentation should clearly identify differences and the impact of changing the following
parameters:-

a) Particle size/weight, changing from powder to sugar or salt particles, or even heavier
b) Membrane material, choosing more denser elastic membranes
c) shape of framing edge, i.e. changing from circular to rectangle…etc
d) volume, adjustable speaker volume
e) frequency, changing the frequency on the application

Supportive videos: -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSEH1pT5068
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHKUvxmN-wk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MN1o8L9kJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU84ckD1AcA&list=PLFC51032D930CBEC7&index=7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVcV81Ng8PE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXr-jb1iCJc
Guide to Marking Criteria (Please read the accompanying marking scheme)
The following criteria nay be updated according to the instructor evaluation criteria and the needed level of achievement.

89% and above:

Your work must be of outstanding quality and fully meet the requirements of the coursework specification
and learning outcomes stated. You must show independent thinking and apply this to your work showing
originality and consideration of key issues. There must be evidence of wider reading on the subject.
76% - 89%:
Your work must be of good quality and meet the requirements of the coursework specification and learning
outcomes stated. You must demonstrate some originality in your work and show this by applying new
learning to the key issues of the coursework. There must be evidence of wider reading on the subject.
67% - 76%:
Your work must be comprehensive and meet all of the requirements stated by the coursework specification
and learning outcomes. You must show a good understanding of the key concepts and be able to apply them
to solve the problem set by the coursework. There must be enough depth to your work to provide evidence
of wider reading.
60% - 67%:
Your work must be of a standard that meets the requirements stated by the coursework specification and
learning outcomes. You must show a reasonable level of understanding of the key concepts and principles
and you must have applied this knowledge to the coursework problem. There should be some evidence of
wider reading.
Below 60%:
Your work is of poor quality and does not meet the requirements stated by the coursework specification and
learning outcomes. There is a lack of understanding of key concepts and knowledge and no evidence of wider
reading.
Academic Misconduct
The University defines Academic Misconduct as ‘any case of deliberate, premeditated cheating, collusion,
plagiarism or falsification of information, in an attempt to deceive and gain an unfair advantage in
assessment’. This includes attempting to gain marks as part of a team without making a contribution. The
department takes Academic Misconduct very seriously and any suspected cases will be investigated through
the University’s standard policy. If you are found guilty, you may be expelled from the University with no
award.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand what constitutes Academic Misconduct and to
ensure that you do not break the rules. If you are unclear about what is required, please ask.