CONTROL OF VIBRATIONS AND NOISE

Course objectives

The course introduces the student to vibroacoustic problems. The aim is to acquire the knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques for modeling the irradiation of vibrating structures with particular attention to the analysis and solution of coupled structural and acoustic problems and to acquire the tools for the analysis and design of systems for the control and reduction of vibrations and noise for the proper functioning of the machines and for the protection of the environment and the well-being and health of workers and communities.

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ANNALISA FREGOLENT Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Acoustic waves; Levels, decibel and spectra; Sound sources; Noise control; Sound radiation of vibrating structures; Waves impedance; Vibration transmission and isolation; Numerical methods for the solution of structural-acoustic coupling; Materials for the noise control; Structural modification for the noise and vibration control.
Prerequisites
Knowledge and understanding of vibrating mechanical systems: 1DOF, N DoF and continuous models.
Books
Dispense fornite dal docente Norton_M.P.,_Karczub_D.G. Fundamentals_of_Noise_and_Vibration_Analysis_for_Engineers-Cambridge_University_Press(2003) Frank Fahy and Paolo Gardonio, Sound and Structural Vibration (Second Edition) 2007 Elsevier L. L. Beranek & I. L. Ver, Noise and Vibration. Control Engineering, Wiley, NY, 1992. L. Cremer, M. Heckl, B.A.T. Petersson Structure Borne Sound Structural Vibrations and Sound Radiation at Audio Frequencies 3rdedition Renato Spagnolo, Manuale di Acustica, UTET 2001
Frequency
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended
Exam mode
LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge of foundamentals of vibroacoustics. Knowledge of numerical methods and skill of solving structural and acoustic coupling problems. Skill to design vibration and noise control systems TESTING METHODS Verification of knowledge of the foundamental laws that govern the vibroacoustics of structures; Verification of the ability to mathematically model the vibroacoustics characteristics of a mechanical systems; verifying the knowledge of methods and devices to reduce and control vibration and noise. EVALUATION TOOLS The oral exam aims to test the student's ability to expose any topic covered in the course and to support an argument EVALUATION CRITERIA For each topic (in thirtieths rating): Minimum knowledge (rated between 18 and 20); Average knowledge (21-23); sufficient ability to apply the knowledge in a sufficient manner (24-25); good ability to apply knowledge (27-28); excellent ability to apply knowledge with good communication skills and critical thinking (29/30 cum laude).
ANNALISA FREGOLENT Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
Acoustic waves; Levels, decibel and spectra; Sound sources; Noise control; Sound radiation of vibrating structures; Waves impedance; Vibration transmission and isolation; Numerical methods for the solution of structural-acoustic coupling; Materials for the noise control; Structural modification for the noise and vibration control.
Prerequisites
Knowledge and understanding of vibrating mechanical systems: 1DOF, N DoF and continuous models.
Books
Dispense fornite dal docente Norton_M.P.,_Karczub_D.G. Fundamentals_of_Noise_and_Vibration_Analysis_for_Engineers-Cambridge_University_Press(2003) Frank Fahy and Paolo Gardonio, Sound and Structural Vibration (Second Edition) 2007 Elsevier L. L. Beranek & I. L. Ver, Noise and Vibration. Control Engineering, Wiley, NY, 1992. L. Cremer, M. Heckl, B.A.T. Petersson Structure Borne Sound Structural Vibrations and Sound Radiation at Audio Frequencies 3rdedition Renato Spagnolo, Manuale di Acustica, UTET 2001
Frequency
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended
Exam mode
LEARNING OUTCOMES Knowledge of foundamentals of vibroacoustics. Knowledge of numerical methods and skill of solving structural and acoustic coupling problems. Skill to design vibration and noise control systems TESTING METHODS Verification of knowledge of the foundamental laws that govern the vibroacoustics of structures; Verification of the ability to mathematically model the vibroacoustics characteristics of a mechanical systems; verifying the knowledge of methods and devices to reduce and control vibration and noise. EVALUATION TOOLS The oral exam aims to test the student's ability to expose any topic covered in the course and to support an argument EVALUATION CRITERIA For each topic (in thirtieths rating): Minimum knowledge (rated between 18 and 20); Average knowledge (21-23); sufficient ability to apply the knowledge in a sufficient manner (24-25); good ability to apply knowledge (27-28); excellent ability to apply knowledge with good communication skills and critical thinking (29/30 cum laude).
  • Lesson code1021759
  • Academic year2025/2026
  • CourseAeronautical engineering
  • CurriculumModellistica e analisi per la progettazione aeronautica (percorso valido anche per il conseguimento del doppio titolo con Georgia institute of technology and Georgia tech Lorraine o per il doppio titolo Italo-portoghese )
  • Year2nd year
  • Semester1st semester
  • SSDING-IND/13
  • CFU6