With this 100% online Postgraduate diploma you will have the skills to design and calculate acoustic insulation in enclosed spaces"

Music halls, recording studios, radio or television stations are very demanding environments in terms of soundproofing, although noise insulation in buildings is equally important. A relevance that comes along with the concern about the effects of noise on people's health and well-being.  

In this context, technology has advanced in order to improve the analysis and measurement devices, while improving the techniques for the design of spaces. For this reason, TECH has developed this 6-month 100% online university program in Architectural Acoustics Engineering.  

It is an intensive program that leads students to achieve advanced and very useful learning in their professional performance as an acoustic engineer. Therefore, this academic itinerary will allow you to delve into the most notorious advances in acoustic insulation, constructive technical solutions, sound absorption in enclosed spaces or vibrations. Likewise, thanks to the Relearningsystem, based on the reiteration of essential content, students will be able to reduce the long hours of study and memorization.  

Professionals thus have a unique opportunity to progress in their careers through an academic option that is characterized by its flexible methodology and ease of access to its content. Students only need an electronic device with an Internet connection to view, at any time of the day, the content hosted on the virtual platform.  

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This Postgraduate diploma in Architectural Acoustics Engineering contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Development of case studies presented by experts in Acoustics engineering 
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived provide technical and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

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The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring to this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive training programmed to train in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, in which the professional will have to try to solve the different professional practice situations that will arise throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts. 

Get a solid learning about the physical principles that are part of the acoustic behavior"

You will analyze with the best didactic materials the sound fields in rooms by means of wave theory, statistical theory and geometric theory"

This university program has been designed to provide the engineering professional with the abilities and skills necessary to design acoustic insulation in rooms, buildings and various spaces of common use. For this purpose, TECH provides a theoretical syllabus with practical application, based on the highest scientific rigor and the latest trends in this field. A unique opportunity for professional growth through a 100% online academic option.  

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Module 1. Engineering Physics Acoustics 

1.1. Mechanical Vibrations 

1.1.1. Simple Oscillator 
1.1.2. Damped and Forced Oscillations 
1.1.3. Mechanical Resonance 

1.2. Vibrations in Strings and Rods 

1.2.1. The Vibrating String. Transverse Waves 
1.2.2. Equation of the Longitudinal and Transverse Wave in Rods
1.2.3. Transverse Vibrations in Bars. Individual Cases 

1.3. Vibrations in Membranes and Plates 

1.3.1. Vibration of a Plane Surface 
1.3.2. Two-dimensional Wave Equation for a Stretched Membrane 
1.3.3. Free Vibrations of a Clamped Membrane 
1.3.4. Forced Vibrations of a Membrane 

1.4. Acoustic Wave Equation. Simple Solutions 

1.4.1. The Linearized Wave Equation 
1.4.2. Velocity of Sound in Fluids 
1.4.3. Plane and Spherical Waves. The Point Source 

1.5. Transmission and Reflection Phenomena 

1.5.1. Changes of Medium 
1.5.2. Transmission at Normal and Oblique Incidence 
1.5.3. Specular Reflection. Snell’s Law

1.6. Absorption and Attenuation of Sound Waves in Fluids

1.6.1. Absorption Phenomenon 
1.6.2. Classical Absorption Coefficient 
1.6.3. Absorption Phenomena in Liquids 

1.7. Radiation and Reception of Acoustic Waves 

1.7.1. Pulsed Sphere Radiation. Simple Sources. Intensity 
1.7.2. Dipole Radiation. Directivity 
1.7.3. Near-field and Far-field Behavior

1.8. Diffusion, Refraction and Diffraction of Acoustic Waves 

1.8.1. Non-specular Reflection. Dissemination 
1.8.2. Refraction Effect of Temperature 
1.8.3. Diffraction. Edge or Grating Effect 

1.9. Standing Waves: Tubes, Cavities, Waveguides

1.9.1. Resonance in Open and Closed Tubes 
1.9.2. Sound Absorption in Tubes. Kundt Tube 
1.9.3. Rectangular, Cylindrical and Spherical Cavities

1.10. Resonators, Ducts and Filters 

1.10.1. Long Wavelength Limit 
1.10.2. Helmholtz Resonator 
1.10.3. Acoustic Impedance 
1.10.4. Duct-Based Acoustic Filters 

Module 2. Room Acoustics 

2.1. Distinction of Acoustic Insulation in Architecture 

2.1.1. Distinction Between Acoustic Insulation and Acoustic Treatment. Improvement of Acoustic Comfort 
2.1.2. Transmission Energy Balance. Incident Sound Power, Absorbed and Transmitted 
2.1.3. Sound Insulation of Enclosures. Sound Transmission Index 

2.2. Transmission of Sound 

2.2.1. Noise Transmission Typology. Airborne Noise and Direct and Flanking  
2.2.2. Propagation Mechanisms. Reflection, Refraction, Absorption and Diffraction 
2.2.3. Sound Reflection and Absorption Rates 
2.2.4. Sound Transmission Paths Between Two Contiguous Enclosures

2.3. Sound Insulation Performance Parameters of Buildings 

2.3.1. Apparent Sound Reduction Index, R'
2.3.2. Standardized Difference of Level, DnT 
2.3.3. Standardized Level difference, Dn 

2.4. Quantities for Describing the Sound Insulation Performance of the Elements  

2.4.1. Sound Reduction Index, RSound Reduction Index, R
2.4.2. Acoustic Reduction Improvement Index, ΔR 
2.4.3. Normalized Difference in the Level of an Element, Dn,e 

2.5. Airborne Sound Insulation Between Enclosures 

2.5.1. Statement of the Problem 
2.5.2. Calculation Model 
2.5.3. Measurement Indexes 
2.5.4. Constructive Technical Solutions 

2.6. Impact Sound Insulation Between Enclosures 

2.6.1. Statement of the Problem 
2.6.2. Calculation Model
2.6.3. Measurement Indexes 
2.6.4. Constructive Technical Solutions 

2.7. Airborne Sound Insulation Against Exterior Noise 

2.7.1. Statement of the Problem 
2.7.2. Calculation Model 
2.7.3. Measurement Indexes 
2.7.4. Constructive Technical Solutions 

2.8. Analysis of Indoor to Outdoor Noise Transmission 

2.8.1. Statement of the Problem 
2.8.2. Calculation Model
2.8.3. Measurement Indexes
2.8.4. Constructive Technical Solutions 

2.9. Analysis of Noise Levels Produced by the Equipment of Installations and Machinery 

2.9.1. Statement of the Problem 
2.9.2. Analysis of Sound Transmission Through the Installations 
2.9.3. Measurement Indexes 

2.10. Sound Absorption in Enclosed Spaces 

2.10.1. Total Equivalent Absorption Area 
2.10.2. Analysis of Spaces with Irregular Distribution of Absorption 
2.10.3. Analysis of Irregularly Shaped Spaces 

Module 3. Acoustic Insulation 

3.1. Acoustic Characterization in Enclosures 

3.1.1. Sound Propagation in Free Space 
3.1.2. Sound Propagation in an Enclosure. Reflected Sound 
3.1.3. Theories of Room Acoustics: Wavelet, Statistical and Geometrical Theory

3.2. Analysis of Wavelet Theory (f≤fs)

3.2.1. Modal Problems of a Room Derived from the Acoustical Wave Equation  
3.2.2. Axial, Tangential and Oblique Modes

3.2.2.1. Three-Dimensional Equation and Modal Reinforcement Characteristics of Different Types of Modes 

3.2.3. Modal Density. Schroeder Frequency. Spectral Curve of Application of Theories 

3.3. Modal Distribution Criteria 

3.3.1. Aurean Measures 

3.3.1.1. Other Posterior Measures (Bolt, Septmeyer, Louden, Boner, Sabine)

3.3.2. Walker and Bonello Criterion 
3.3.3. Bolt Diagram 

3.4. Statistical Theory Analysis (fs≤f≤4fs)

3.4.1. Homogeneous Diffusion Criterion. Sound Temporal Energy Balance 
3.4.2. Direct and Reverberant Field. Critical Distance and Room Constant 
3.4.3. TR. Sabine Calculation. Energy Decay Curve (ETC curve)
3.4.4. Optimal Reverberation Time. Beranek Tables 

3.5. Geometric Theory Analysis (f≥4fs)

3.5.1. Specular and Non-specular Reflection. Application of Snell's Law for f≥4fs.geometry Theory Analysis (f≥ 4fs)
3.5.2. First-order Reflections. Echogram 
3.5.3. Floating Echo 

3.6. Materials for Acoustic Conditioning. Absorption 

3.6.1. Absorption of Membranes and Fibers. Porous Materials 
3.6.2. Acoustic Reduction Coefficient NRC 
3.6.3. Variation of Absorption as a Function of Material Characteristics (Thickness, Porosity, Density, etc.)

3.7. Parameters for the evaluation of the acoustic quality in enclosures 

3.7.1. Energetic Parameters (G, C50, C80, ITDG) 
3.7.2. Reverberation Parameters (TR, EDT, BR, Br) 
3.7.3. Spatiality Parameters (IACCE, IACCL, LG, LFE, LFCE) 

3.8. Room Acoustic Design Procedures and Considerations

3.8.1. Reduction of Direct Sound Attenuation from Room Shape  
3.8.2. Analysis of Room Shape in Relation to Reflections  
3.8.3. Prediction of the Noise Level in a Room 

3.9. Acoustic Diffusers 

3.9.1. Polycylindrical Diffusers 
3.9.2. Maximum Sequence Length (MLS) Schroeder Diffusers 
3.9.3. Quadratic Residual Schroeder Diffusers (QRD) 

3.9.3.1. One-dimensional QRD Diffusers 
3.9.3.2. Two-dimensional QRD Diffusers 
3.9.3.3. Primitive Root Schroeder Diffusers (PRD) 

3.10. Variable Acoustics in Multifunctional Spaces. Elements for its Design 

3.10.1. Design of Variable Acoustic Spaces from Variable Physical Elements 
3.10.2. Design of Variable Acoustic Spaces from Electronic Systems
3.10.3. Comparative Analysis of the Use of Physical Elements vs. Electronic Systems 

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