Course content

Numerical methods like the finite difference method, finite element method, and the integral equation technique for solution of relevant wave equations will be covered.
It will also be given an introduction to geometrical methods and methods based on cellular automats. The most important applications are acoustic propagation in
air and water and the interaction of sound and vibrating structures.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: (1) To understand the basis of the different theoretical models that are used.
(2) To understand how the different models are implemented numerically and the basis for the numerical approximations.
Skills: (1) To be able to implement simple numerical solutions to acoustic and vibration problems. (2) To be able to use available program packages for acoustic and vibration problems.
General competence: To have a good knowledge of the numerical methods used for solving acoustic and vibratory problems, and to be able to assess the applicability of such methods for a given problem.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures, collocvia and an individual project.

Recommended previous knowledge

TTT4170 Audio Technology or TTT4175 Marine Acoustics or TTT4180 Technical Acoustics or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

TTT4170 Audio Technology or TTT4175 Marine Acoustics or TTT4180 Technical Acoustics or equivalent.

Course materials

Compendium and articles from relevant journals.

Credit reductions