Student name: Rawan Osama Hassan
Assignment 2: acoustics failures
Characteristics of sound
Generation of sound
Propagation of sound
Speed of sound
Reflection of sound
Absorption of sound
Acoustical Failure
Beats : two sound are generated at
different frequencies.
Echoes and reverberation
Temperature variations
Excessive reflection
Poor absorption leading to noise build up
Eltayeb
Student no.: 190035
Symptoms Solutions
 sound intensity not homogeneous in the
 Technical solution to the amplifier so
room.
beats not to exceed 8 in a second.
 In some nodes sound is louder, in others is
 No solution available at room level.
very low, or not obvious.
 Use of sound absorbing materials such
 Delayed repetition of sound causes
as curtains and acoustic panels
confusion
 Put bass traps to create low frequency
 Speed intelligibility is reduced
echoes
 Use HVAC systems to maintain
 Differences in sound speed causing phase
temperature in a space
issues.
 Insulate the room to prevent
 Causes uneven sound qualities
temperature fluctuations
 Excessive echoes can make it hard to
 Use materials with low reflectivity
distinguish the original sound
 Design the room with the least
 It would be difficult to distinguish the
reflectivity outcome
source of the sound
 Use absorptive materials
 Loud and unclear sound
 Use acoustic ceiling panels to improve
 A lot of background noise causes
sound absorption.
distraction.
 characteristics of sound
Rarefaction of sound
Diffusion of sound
Refraction
Diffraction
Transmission of sound
Acoustical Failure
Difference in air pressure along the room
Unbalanced sound distribution
Changes in sound direction due to
different temperatures in the room
Sound bending around obstructions.
Sound seeping between rooms
Symptoms
 Uneven sound distribution.
 Variations in the volume and sound clarity.
 Places where sound intensity is high and
low generally causes discomfort.
 Dead zones where sound is barely audible.
 Distorted sound paths.
 The audio seems to suddenly change
direction.
 Creates shadow zones which makes it hard
for sound to be heard in certain areas.
 Uneven sound coverage.
 Noise pollution from nearby rooms and
spaces.
 Lack of privacy due to sound leaking
between walls.
Solutions
 To equalize the levels of sound
pressure, sound diffusers can be used.
 Make sure the room is well ventilated
and control air pressure.
 Design the space in order to avoid
high concentration of sound in certain
spots.
 Place acoustic barriers to improve
sound distribution.
 Insulate the room to minimize
temperature gradient.
 Double glaze windows in order to
minimize heat.
 Use reflective surfaces strategically in
order to redirect sound into shadow
zones.
 Place speakers in shadow zones.
 Improve sound proofing of building
elements.
 Avoid using hollow core doors.