Course description
Understanding acoustics is important in many areas of building services. Excess noise and vibrations impact on occupant wellbeing and can be an indicator of potential system failure.
This course will explain acoustic terminology such as sound power levels, sound pressure levels, the decibel unit, frequency, A-Weighting, Noise Rating (NR) curves, sound transmission, attenuation, and sound insulation. Vibration will also be explained in the course, as well as the impact of noise and vibration on building occupants.
A description of relevant acoustic test standards and legislation will also be provided.
Upcoming start dates
Target Audience and Admission Requirements
This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to understand acoustic terminology and the importance of acoustic performance in building components and systems. You may be a designer, installer, maintenance engineer, or working in the manufacture of building services products.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Understand acoustic terminology.
- Find out how noise and vibrations are generated in buildings.
- Learn ways to control noise and vibrations.
Training Course Content
- Noise sources and paths of noise transmission
- Sound power level and sound pressure level
- The decibel unit and calculating noise levels
- Noise rating and noise criterion curves
- Sound transmission, attenuation and insulation, vibration
- Impact of noise and vibration on building occupants
- Acoustic test standards
- Noise control and acoustic considerations when installing and commissioning
- Part E of the Building Regulations: resistance to the passage of sound
- Building Bulletin 93: Acoustic design of schools
- Environmental assessment schemes
Expenses
Classroom /Virtual Classroom
- 1st delegate: £395.00 (£315.00 for BSRIA Members)
- Subsequent delegates: £370.00 (£290.00 for BSRIA Members)
- Fee reductions will be applied by BSRIA once booking received (if applicable)
In-Company
- Once a booking for in-company training is received, BSRIA will be in touch to clarify your objectives and confirm delivery location, dates, and fees. Be advised, additional fees may be applied for travel and subsistence.
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