An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Acoustics and Vibrations – Audio/Visual Format

Course Description:

This course will introduce you to the basic principles and terminology of acoustics. You will learn about sound pressure levels, sound power levels, sound intensity levels, vibration levels, frequency, temporal variations, loudness, vibration transmissibility and vibration isolation. This course will give you definitions of fundamental acoustic properties. You will learn how they are calculated, utilized, and applied to a variety of noise and sound engineering situations you will encounter in your daily practice. This information will prepare you to address many design and analysis issues associated with buildings and the environment. This course is intended for engineers and architects who want an understanding of the fundamentals of acoustics, including terminology, definitions and calculation of fundamental acoustic properties.  

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Learn the definition of a decibel and how it is calculated
• Learn how to add, subtract and average decibel levels
• Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound pressure level
• Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound power level
• Learn the definition of and how to calculate sound intensity level
• Learn the definition of A-, B- and C- weighted sound levels and how they are applied