Concert hall: acoustic design comparing analytical results and ray tracing

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (3) ◽  
pp. 3538-3544
Author(s):  
Karina Sá ◽  
Raquel Rossatto Rocha ◽  
Bárbara Fengler
Keyword(s):  
Ray Tracing ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Acoustic Parameters ◽  
Concert Hall ◽  
Acoustic Design ◽  
Analytical Results ◽  
Strategic Location ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
Plan Study

With the intention of designing architecture for music and inspired by music, the J.C. Martins Concert Hall was created with 1008 seats and an approximate volume of 49400 ft³. Among all the architectural aspects considered, such as strategic location analyzed from the mass plan, study of volumetries, acoustics is the highlight due to its importance and complexity of the project. The Concert Hall is the object of the present study, the purpose of the article is to compare the simulated results in the EASE software with the analytical results of the reverberation time calculated by the Sabine and Eyering equations for the Concert Hall. Acoustic parameters such as reverberation time, clarity, among others, were simulated to verify the acoustic quality of the room in question. With that, it was possible to analyze and discuss the limitations of the analytical method and the simulations. Even so, the results were satisfactory to reach the adequated indexes of the acoustic parameters.

Design and simulation of acoustics for the home theatre

2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (4) ◽  
pp. 2052-2057
Author(s):  
Liying Zhu ◽  
Junjuan Zhao ◽  
Xianhui Li ◽  
Bin Zhang ◽  
Yueyue Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Normal Modes ◽  
Low Frequency ◽  
Sound Quality ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Acoustic Design ◽  
Room Size ◽  
Sound Image ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
Natural Resonance Frequency

As a typical acoustics room, the sound quality of home theatre is an important standard to evaluate its design. Qualified acoustics design is the guarantee of good sound quality. The volume of home theatre is generally small, so the room size is similar to the low-frequency wavelength. Then the resonance will occur when the excitation of the sound source frequency acts on the natural resonance frequency of the room. At the same time, the secondary reflection of the room also interferes the direct sound emitted by the speaker, thus destroying the sound image. In order to solve the above problems, this paper took a home theatre as an example, analyzed the normal modes of the room by the theory of wave acoustics, and then made an acoustics design and simulation. The simulation results showed that the reverberation time was up to the relevant standards and the room acoustic quality environment was improved obviously after the acoustic design.

scholarly journals Acoustic Design of a Classical Concert Hall and Evaluation of its Acoustic Performance – A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kwangbok Jeong ◽  
Taehoon Hong ◽  
Sung Hoon Kim ◽  
Jimin Kim ◽  
Sangyoub Lee
Keyword(s):  
South Korea ◽  
Simulation Modeling ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Acoustic Parameters ◽  
Concert Hall ◽  
Acoustic Performance ◽  
Acoustic Design ◽  
Acoustic Simulation

This study aims at an acoustic design of the classical concert hall and evaluation of the acoustic performance. In terms of three acoustic parameters (i.e., reverberation time (RT), clarity (C80), and lateral fraction (LF)), this study performed acoustic simulation modeling and site measurement with the K Art Hall located in South Korea as a case study. First, in order to meet the acoustic performance of the K Art Hall (target RT: 1.4~1.7 seconds, target C80: -2dB or more +2dB or less, and target LF: 10~35%), the finish materials and shape of the room as an interior acoustic design were determined. Second, the average values of the RT, C80, and LF using the acoustic simulation modeling were estimated at 1.4 second, 1.2~1.6 dB, and 29%, respectively. Third, the average values of the RT, C80, and LF through site measuring were measured at 1.5~1.64 second, 0.07~1.31dB, and 22.22~31.37%, respectively. Thus, the results of both the acoustic simulation modeling and site measuring were analyzed so as to satisfy the target acoustic performance. The results of this study will help the decision-makers (i.e., owner, construction managers, etc.) to plan the classical concert hall in terms of the RT, C80, and LF.

scholarly journals Software for Measuring Acoustic Parameters in Open-plan Offices

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleksandar Stevanović ◽  
Miloš Bjelić ◽  
Tatjana Miljković ◽  
Miomir Mijić
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Method ◽  
Sound Card ◽  
Acoustic Parameters ◽  
Detailed Report ◽  
Acoustic Design ◽  
Office Space ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
Open Plan ◽  
Parameter Values

This paper presents a development of software for the measurement and estimation of the quality of acoustic design in open-plan offices. The measurement method is defined by a standard and measurements should be performed in a large number of different spatial positions in order to measure and determine the acoustic quality of the surroundings of as many workstations as possible. The presented software significantly simplifies the process of analyzing open-plan offices by processing the signal at the time of measurement. Furthermore, it allows for the storing of measured signals and parameter values, which can be of importance for further analysis or repeated calculations. The presented procedure leads to the reduction of the necessary hardware elements for completing the analysis. All that is needed for measurement are a sound source, a microphone, a sound card and a computer. As a result, the user obtains a detailed report of the characteristics of the analyzed office space and a descriptive mark which depends on the values of the calculated parameters.

scholarly journals Penilaian Kualitas Akustik Masjid Raudhaturrahman Padang Tiji Menggunakan Simulasi Ecotect

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-367
Author(s):  
Yulida Yani
Keyword(s):  
Background Noise ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Religious Rituals ◽  
Religious Significance ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
Unique Shape ◽  
High Degree

Mosque is a place of worship for Moslems. It has profound religious significance for the community; it is important that people feel serenity therein. In addition, they need to be able to hear sounds clearly so that they can perform their religious rituals like prayers smoothly and it is also crucial for them to hear speeches with a high degree of intelligibility. This study assessed the acoustic quality of Raudhaturrahman prayer's room, having a unique shape with the dome ceiling covering all dimensions of the building.  This study aims at finding the condition, causes, and improving the acoustic quality to meet the prayer's room acoustic needs.  This study specifically focused on calculating the background noise and reverberation time using the Ecotect Simulation method.  The simulation result demonstrates that the calculation of reverberation time (RT) and the measurement of background noise have not met the desired standard. This study found that the value for RT with occupancy 0%, 50%, 100% is 18, 29s, 7, the 80s, and 4, 71s.  In addition, the result of the background noise is 60 dB.  In conclusion, the acoustic of the Raudhaturrahmah mosque prayer's room is of inferior quality since it does not meet the standard of reverberation time (RT) and background noise for the speech purpose of the room.

scholarly journals Tér-idő illúziók - Mintha egy Esterházy-regényben járnánk | Herzog & de Meuron:Stadtcasino Basel

Metszet ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Domonkos Wettstein
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
Concert Hall ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
History Of

The designers of this project have taken an approach similar to that of an Eszterházy novel: travelling through a multifaceted history of spaces from point of view to point of view. This might be an act of fantasy or irony resulting in a restoration of neobaroque elements, insertion of contemporary interventions, resulting in maintaining the original acoustic quality of the concert hall and improved non-performance circulation areas: foyer, stairwells and corridors which now create a new sequential flow throughout the building complex.

scholarly journals THE INFLUENCE OF FORM AND MATERIALS ON THE PROPER ACOUSTIC FUNCTION OF THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES AND MUSIC CONCERTS AT GEDUNG KESENIAN IN JAKARTA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 77-93
Author(s):  
Susanti Mega
Keyword(s):  
Specific Activity ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Sound Control ◽  
The Arts ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
Volume Level ◽  
Theatrical Performances ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
The Right

Abstract- A given space requires a specific design for it to function in the best possible way. Many aspects need to be taken into consideration, and the same principle applies to an auditorium. Its space requires proper handling of the right acoustics to optimize the activities to be held there, among others space employed for the purpose of staging theatrical performances and concerts. Ideally speaking, these activities must prioritize the use of natural (purely acoustic) sound without resorting to an electric amplifier. Therefore, an appropriate acoustic design of the space to be used is of the utmost necessity. Each of these spaces has its own criteria to optimize the activities that are held there. To examine the acoustic quality of a given space, there are several prerequisites that must be fulfilled, starting from the form and materials used, the sound’s volume level, sound distribution, reverberation time, acoustic flaws or shortcomings and noise reduction or sound control. Using the explorative method and post-performance evaluation, this research study investigates the capability of the Arts Building called Gedung Kesenian in Jakarta to accommodate two different activities, both from the angle of the specific activity and the prerequisites for the space used. Gedung Kesenian Jakarta has attempted to surmount the problem of echo/reverb that is different for the theatrical and musical performances. However, the too widely diverging values have prompted the need for adding portable elements that are passive in nature in order to maximize the sound reflection, evenness of sound distribution, reverb time as well as dealing with the problem of the echoing sound area, referred to as “shadow sound”.Keywords: acoustic suitability, acoustics of theater space, acoustics of concert space, reverberation time 

scholarly journals Listeners Sensitivity to Different Locations of Diffusive Surfaces in Performance Spaces: The Case of a Shoebox Concert Hall

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4370
Author(s):  
Louena Shtrepi ◽  
Sonja Di Blasio ◽  
Arianna Astolfi
Keyword(s):  
Reference Conditions ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Acoustic Parameters ◽  
Sound Perception ◽  
Concert Hall ◽  
Acoustic Design ◽  
Rear Part ◽  
Concert Halls ◽  
Surface Location ◽  
Omnidirectional Microphones

Diffusive surfaces are considered as one of the most challenging aspects to deal with in the acoustic design of concert halls. However, the acoustic effects that these surface locations have on the objective acoustic parameters and on sound perception have not yet been fully understood. Therefore, the effects of these surfaces on the acoustic design parameters have been investigated in a real shoebox concert hall with variable acoustics (Espace de Projection, IRCAM, Paris, France). Acoustic measurements have been carried out in six hall configurations by varying the location of the diffusive surfaces over the front, mid, and rear part of the lateral walls, while the other surfaces have been maintained absorptive or reflective. Moreover, two reference conditions, that is, fully absorptive and reflective boundaries of the hall have been tested. Measurements have been carried out at different positions in the hall, using an artificial head and an array of omnidirectional microphones. Conventional ISO 3382 objective acoustic parameters have been evaluated in all conditions. The results showed that the values of these parameters do not vary significantly with the diffusive surface location. Moreover, a subjective investigation performed by using the ABX method with auralizations at two listening positions revealed that listeners are not sensitive to the diffusive surface location variations even when front-rear asymmetric conditions are compared. However, some of them reported perceived differences relying on reverberance, coloration, and spaciousness.

The Importance of Acoustic Quality in Classroom

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sarlati ◽  
Z. Haron ◽  
K. Yahya ◽  
N. Darus ◽  
N. Dimon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Speech Intelligibility ◽  
Theoretical Calculations ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Concrete Wall ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Acoustic Quality

An effective learning process in a classroom with good speech intelligibility requires good acoustic quality. Low acoustic quality may cause frequent speech repetition and consequently leads to several emotional disorders among the students. The purpose of this study is to improve the acoustic quality of the classroom for a better learning process. Two classrooms at Faculty of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia have been selected for this study. Reverberation time is the most important factor in acoustics, which was determined using theoretical calculations and simulations. A Dass-21 of self-report questionnaires was used to measure the levels of depression, anxiety, and stress among the students.  The results showed that reverberation times of the classrooms were more than 1 second and 34% of the students have suffered from severe and extreme anxiety. The acoustic quality can be improved through the replacement of a painted concrete wall with high sound absorption material made of kenaf fiber in order to ensure reverberation time does not exceed the limit.

scholarly journals Acoustic Comfort as a Salutogenic Resource in Learning Environments—A Proposal for the Design of a System to Improve the Acoustic Quality of Classrooms

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (22) ◽  
pp. 9733
Author(s):  
Antonio Laurìa ◽  
Simone Secchi ◽  
Luigi Vessella
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environments ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Educational Spaces ◽  
Acoustic Quality ◽  
Acoustic Comfort ◽  
Measurable Factors ◽  
Italian Legislation

This article addresses the topic of environmental comfort from a salutogenic and pedagogical point of view. It begins by presenting a wide framework aimed at describing the complexity and specificity of the acoustic issue and the need to integrate decibel-based metrics with knowledge and reflections which are inherent to non-measurable factors. The article then focuses its attention on educational spaces and presents the results of an investigation carried out in 52 classrooms of 19 primary schools in Florence. From this research and keeping in mind the current Italian legislation, the following results are deduced: (1) the layout of a typical classroom, (2) the average reverberation time and (3) the sound-absorbing surface required to improve the acoustic quality of the typical classroom with polystyrene fibre panels. Subsequently, after having briefly described the more appropriate typology of sound-absorbing solutions, a system for the acoustic correction of classrooms is presented. This system is composed of two parts. The first part is fixed and its realisation is entrusted to specialised personnel; the second, based on the concept of personalisation and transformation of the educational space, is modifiable through time and designed and applied by the students themselves.

Measurement of reverberation time of a passenger car utilizing the wavelet filter bank

2005 ◽  
Vol 219 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Kwon Lee ◽  
Dong-June Yu
Keyword(s):  
Filter Bank ◽  
Bandpass Filter ◽  
Wavelet Filter ◽  
Reverberation Time ◽  
Passenger Cars ◽  
Passenger Car ◽  
Concert Hall ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Wavelet Filter Bank

A few researchers have tried to find the measurement of the reverberation time of a passenger car. However, this has proved to be extremely difficult because the reverberation time of a passenger car is too short to measure using the traditional bandpass filter. If the reverberation time is very short, the product of the reverberation time ( T) and the bandwidth ( B) of the traditional bandpass filter is very small. The low level of the product BT required for the measurement of the reverberation time using the traditional bandpass filter is 16. In order to overcome this problem, the wavelet filter bank has been developed. In the paper, this new wavelet filter is employed to measure the reverberation times of five different classes of passenger car. The low level of the product BT required for the measurement of reverberation time using the wavelet filter is 4. Therefore, it was possible to measure the reverberation times of five passenger cars successfully using the new wavelet filter bank. It is found that the reverberation times measured in most passenger cars are around 0.04. It is a very short reverberation time compared with those of general acoustic rooms like a concert hall.

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