3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures

In this paper, the authors study the 3D propagation of sound waves between two closed spaces. The separation element between the two rooms is considered to include either a small opening or a homogeneous lightweight panel, coupling the two spaces. A numerical study of this configuration is perfor...

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Main Authors: Luıs GODINHO, Fernando G. BRANCO, Paulo AMADO MENDES
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Language:English
Published: Institute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of Sciences 2013-10-01
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Online Access:https://acoustics.ippt.pan.pl/index.php/aa/article/view/166
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description In this paper, the authors study the 3D propagation of sound waves between two closed spaces. The separation element between the two rooms is considered to include either a small opening or a homogeneous lightweight panel, coupling the two spaces. A numerical study of this configuration is performed, trying to understand the influence of the position and geometry of this opening in the sound pressure level reduction curve at low and midfrequencies. Additionally, the coupling effect between the two acoustic spaces is analyzed, in order to better understand its importance when determining the sound pressure level reduction. Different boundary conditions are ascribed to the walls of these rooms, simulating both the completely reflecting and partially absorbing surfaces. The numerical modelling was performed using a multi-domain formulation of the Method of Fundamental Solutions (MFS). The system is composed of two coupled rooms, limited by rigid or by absorbing walls, and separated by a thin wall (tending to null thickness) with a small opening. An experimental validation of the pro- posed model is presented, comparing its results with those found experimentally for a reduced-scale model. It is important to note that, for such a configuration, a tra- ditional single-domain approach using methods like the MFS or the BEM would lead to undetermined equation systems, and thus the proposed model makes use of a domain decomposition technique.
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spelling doaj-art-28e17ea1e4494f4cade71493bb7ee40f2025-08-20T03:50:48ZengInstitute of Fundamental Technological Research Polish Academy of SciencesArchives of Acoustics0137-50752300-262X2013-10-013633D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected EnclosuresLuıs GODINHO0Fernando G. BRANCO1Paulo AMADO MENDES2University of Coimbra CICC, Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Coimbra CICC, Department of Civil EngineeringUniversity of Coimbra CICC, Department of Civil EngineeringIn this paper, the authors study the 3D propagation of sound waves between two closed spaces. The separation element between the two rooms is considered to include either a small opening or a homogeneous lightweight panel, coupling the two spaces. A numerical study of this configuration is performed, trying to understand the influence of the position and geometry of this opening in the sound pressure level reduction curve at low and midfrequencies. Additionally, the coupling effect between the two acoustic spaces is analyzed, in order to better understand its importance when determining the sound pressure level reduction. Different boundary conditions are ascribed to the walls of these rooms, simulating both the completely reflecting and partially absorbing surfaces. The numerical modelling was performed using a multi-domain formulation of the Method of Fundamental Solutions (MFS). The system is composed of two coupled rooms, limited by rigid or by absorbing walls, and separated by a thin wall (tending to null thickness) with a small opening. An experimental validation of the pro- posed model is presented, comparing its results with those found experimentally for a reduced-scale model. It is important to note that, for such a configuration, a tra- ditional single-domain approach using methods like the MFS or the BEM would lead to undetermined equation systems, and thus the proposed model makes use of a domain decomposition technique.https://acoustics.ippt.pan.pl/index.php/aa/article/view/166Method of Fundamental Solutionsdomain decompositionclosed spacessound pressure level reduction
spellingShingle Luıs GODINHO
Fernando G. BRANCO
Paulo AMADO MENDES
3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures
Archives of Acoustics
Method of Fundamental Solutions
domain decomposition
closed spaces
sound pressure level reduction
title 3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures
title_full 3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures
title_fullStr 3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures
title_full_unstemmed 3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures
title_short 3D Multi-Domain MFS Analysis of Sound Pressure Level Reduction Between Connected Enclosures
title_sort 3d multi domain mfs analysis of sound pressure level reduction between connected enclosures
topic Method of Fundamental Solutions
domain decomposition
closed spaces
sound pressure level reduction
url https://acoustics.ippt.pan.pl/index.php/aa/article/view/166
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