Noise and Vibration Control - Part 1

In Noise and Vibration Control - Part 1, you'll learn ...

• The basics of acoustics and vibration criteria for acceptable noise and vibration for indoor applications
• How to calculate sound levels in indoor environments
• Basic noise and vibration reduction methods for indoor applications
• Acoustical isolation effectiveness of various common construction materials

Overview

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Credit: 5 CPD

Length: 75 pages

This 5-hour course explains how equipment noise is generated and how to minimize the impact of equipment noise. This volume primarily covers noise inside of buildings. The second volume in this series covers outdoor sound propagation and also describes the noise issues with HVAC systems.

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Be able to talk the "language" of noise control
• Understand the basics of acoustics
• Know how sound and vibration are related
• Be able to explain sound intensity
• Know how frequency is related to sound
• Know how to calculate sound pressure level in room
• Understand how sound isolation is accomplished
• How various wall types impact noise transmission

Certificate of Completion

You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 30 questions. CPD credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.