Building acoustics, Basic acoustic definitions and fundamental concept. Quantification and analysis of sound. Physiological effects caused by noise. Sound transmission, sound absorption and sound insulation. Sound pulses, flanking transmission. Traffic noise. Sound propagation outdoors. Sound insulation in multi-family housing. Sound propagation in space. Impact noise and airborne sound insulation.
AF244V Building Acoustics 7.5 credits
Building acoustics, Basic acoustic definitions and fundamental concept. Quantification and analysis of sound. Physiological effects caused by noise. Sound transmission, sound absorption and sound insulation. Sound pulses, flanking transmission. Traffic noise. Sound propagation outdoors. Sound insulation in multi-family housing. Sound propagation in space. Impact noise and airborne sound insulation.
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Information for Autumn 2026 Start 24 Aug 2026 single courses students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 24 Aug 2026 - 23 Oct 2026
- Periods
Autumn 2026: P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
11355
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
5 - 10
- Target group
- Prospective designers and engineers, as well as those already working in the field, can learn how to solve common problems in building acoustics in collaboration with specialists.
- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
- Part of programme
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus AF244V (Autumn 2024–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus AF244V (Autumn 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course, the students should be able to:
· Describe the physiological effects caused by noise.
· Define basic acoustic definitions.
· Describe how sounds are quantified and are analysed.
· Explain basic principles of sound transmission, sound absorption and sound insulation.
· Calculate sound insulation in dwelling houses.
· Carry out traffic noise calculations.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Documented knowledge in Building Materials and Building Physics, 15 ECTS corresponding to the content in courses AF1301 and AF1402.
Eng B/6 according to the Swedish upper secondary school system.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- ÖVN1 - Exercises, 2.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
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The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle