@inproceedings{Hoeller, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph}, title = {Review and Comparison of ASTM and ISO Standards on Sound Transmission in Buildings}, series = {Impact of noise control engineering : 47th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (INTERNOISE 2018) : Chicago, Illinois, USA, 26-29 August 2018}, booktitle = {Impact of noise control engineering : 47th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (INTERNOISE 2018) : Chicago, Illinois, USA, 26-29 August 2018}, publisher = {Curran Associates, Inc.}, address = {Red Hook, NY}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerBloedt, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Bl{\"o}dt, Adrian}, title = {Messung und Bewertung von elastischen Bodenbel{\"a}gen auf tief abgestimmten schwimmenden Estrichen in Fitnessstudios}, series = {Tagungsband DAGA 2021: 47. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 15.-18. August 2021, Wien und Online}, booktitle = {Tagungsband DAGA 2021: 47. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 15.-18. August 2021, Wien und Online}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, address = {Berlin}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HoellerZeitler, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Zeitler, Berndt}, title = {Playing ball with transients on the force plate and on the reception plate}, series = {Noise control for a better environment. PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNOISE 2019. The 48th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering, June 16-19, Madrid}, booktitle = {Noise control for a better environment. PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNOISE 2019. The 48th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering, June 16-19, Madrid}, publisher = {INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NOISE CONTROL ENGINEERING}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerSteffens, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Steffens, Oliver}, title = {Bauphysikalische Grundlagenausbildung an der OTH Regensburg w{\"a}hrend der COVID-19-Pandemie}, series = {Tagungsband DAGA 2021: 47. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 15.-18. August 2021, Wien und Online}, booktitle = {Tagungsband DAGA 2021: 47. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 15.-18. August 2021, Wien und Online}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, isbn = {978-3-939296-18-8}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HoellerMahn, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Mahn, Jeffrey}, title = {The Measurement of the Total and Resonant Radiation Efficiencies for Lightweight Constructions}, series = {Taming Noise and Moving Quiet. 46rd International Congress on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2017), 27-30 August 2017, Hong Kong}, booktitle = {Taming Noise and Moving Quiet. 46rd International Congress on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2017), 27-30 August 2017, Hong Kong}, publisher = {International Institute of Noise Control Engineering (I-INCE)}, pages = {1931 -- 1937}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerZeitlerSchoenwald, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Zeitler, Berndt and Schoenwald, Stefan}, title = {Anwendung von Cremers parallelen Platten auf leichte Bauelemente}, series = {Fortschritte der Akustik - DAGA 2017 : 43. Deutsche Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 6.-9. M{\"a}rz 2017 in Kiel}, booktitle = {Fortschritte der Akustik - DAGA 2017 : 43. Deutsche Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 6.-9. M{\"a}rz 2017 in Kiel}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, pages = {521 -- 524}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HoellerBloedtSchneider, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Bl{\"o}dt, Adrian and Schneider, M.}, title = {Kenngr{\"o}ßen elastisch gebundener Sch{\"u}ttungen auf Decken in Holzbauweisen}, series = {Fortschritte der Akustik DAGA 2022: 48. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 21. - 24. M{\"a}rz 2022, Stuttgart und Online}, booktitle = {Fortschritte der Akustik DAGA 2022: 48. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 21. - 24. M{\"a}rz 2022, Stuttgart und Online}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, address = {Berlin}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BloedtHoeller, author = {Bl{\"o}dt, Adrian and H{\"o}ller, Christoph}, title = {Akustische Verbesserungsmaßnahmen an Stoßstellen im Holzbau}, series = {Fortschritte der Akustik DAGA 2022: 48. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 21. - 24. M{\"a}rz 2022, Stuttgart und Online}, booktitle = {Fortschritte der Akustik DAGA 2022: 48. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 21. - 24. M{\"a}rz 2022, Stuttgart und Online}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, address = {Berlin}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HoellerZeitler, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Zeitler, Berndt}, title = {Laboratory study on flanking sound transmission in cold-formed steel-framed constructions}, series = {Towards a quieter future : 45th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2016) : Hamburg, Germany, 21-24 August 2016, Vol 8}, booktitle = {Towards a quieter future : 45th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2016) : Hamburg, Germany, 21-24 August 2016, Vol 8}, publisher = {Curran Associates Inc.}, pages = {6238 -- 6249}, abstract = {In a recent study at the National Research Council Canada, the sound transmission in cold-formed steel-framed constructions was investigated. The results of direct sound insulation tests of wall and floor assemblies were reported at EURONOISE 2015 and INTERNOISE 2015. This paper focuses on flanking sound transmission in cold-formed steel-framed constructions. A representative full-scale mock-up specimen was constructed in NRC's 8-room flanking transmission facility. The specimen consists of four loadbearing walls with 152 mm deep steel studs, four non-loadbearing walls with 92mm deep steel studs, and four floor-ceiling assemblies consisting of steel joists and a composite steel deck with gypsum concrete. Measurements were conducted according to the indirect method described in ISO 10848. The individual flanking paths were measured by a sequence of transmission loss measurements in which other transmission paths were suppressed by shielding. For the bare specimen without linings, the sound transmission for horizontally adjacent rooms with continuous subfloors is dominated by the floor-floor flanking paths. Floor coverings or floor toppings are needed to meet the requirements in the National Building Code of Canada. This paper presents details of the measurements, highlights some of the results and discusses implications.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerZeitlerMahn, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Zeitler, Berndt and Mahn, Jeffrey}, title = {Direct sound transmission loss of heavy gauge steel stud walls}, series = {Proceedings of Euronoise 2015 : 10th European Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering : Maastricht, 31 May - 3 June 2015}, booktitle = {Proceedings of Euronoise 2015 : 10th European Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering : Maastricht, 31 May - 3 June 2015}, address = {Maastricht}, pages = {1121 -- 1126}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZeitlerHoellerMahn, author = {Zeitler, Berndt and H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Mahn, Jeffrey}, title = {Empirical model of direct sound transmission through lightweight wood-framed construction}, series = {Implementing noise control technology : 44th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2015) : San Francisco, California, USA, 9 - 12 August 2015}, booktitle = {Implementing noise control technology : 44th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Internoise 2015) : San Francisco, California, USA, 9 - 12 August 2015}, publisher = {Curran}, address = {Red Hook, NY}, abstract = {Tools to predict sound transmission through building elements are beneficial from both amarketing and a research standpoint. Prediction models can assist with the optimization ofelement performance and often reduce both cost and time in projects. However, the morephysical phenomena are to be included in the model, the more input data that is needed,which in some cases can be quite time-consuming and costly to collect. A balance is neededbetween the input and modeling effort and the output, which is usually delivered in onethird octave frequency bands or single number ratings. Many different types of models arecommonly used, including analytical, numerical, and empirical are used, all of which haveadvantages and disadvantages. In this paper, the latter type is presented using a set ofphysical properties of lightweight wood elements, and the errors made in the prediction arequantified. The disadvantage of empirical compared to analytical modeling is that thephysical phenomena are more difficult to identify. The advantage is often the simplicityand accuracy of the prediction results.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{ZeitlerMahnSabourinetal., author = {Zeitler, Berndt and Mahn, Jeffrey and Sabourin, Ivan and H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Schoenwald, Stefan}, title = {Apparent airborne sound insulation of hybrid wood-concrete masonry assemblies}, series = {Euronoise 2015 : 10th European Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering : Maastricht, 31 May - 3 June 2015}, booktitle = {Euronoise 2015 : 10th European Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering : Maastricht, 31 May - 3 June 2015}, address = {Maastricht}, organization = {Belgian Acoustical Association (ABAV), Acoustical Society of the Netherlands (NAG), European Acoustics Association (EAA)}, pages = {2515 -- 2520}, abstract = {As part of a research project to develop design solutions for concrete-masonry buildings for the Canadian market, the apparent sound insulation performance of hybrid assemblies with concrete masonry walls and wood joist floors was evaluated. In this paper, the effect of junction coupling is investigated in an ISO 15712 flanking prediction context. Airborne flanking path data predicted according to ISO 15712 are compared to data measured using the indirect ISO 10848 shielding method. Recommendations are made on how appropriate the application of ISO 15712 is for this type of hybrid assembly.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerMuellerTrapet, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and M{\"u}ller-Trapet, Markus}, title = {Measured and predicted sound transmission through a laboratory concrete floor}, series = {53rd International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Inter-Noise 2024), 25.-29. August 2024, Nantes France}, booktitle = {53rd International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Inter-Noise 2024), 25.-29. August 2024, Nantes France}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RiegerDaeubleSchecketal., author = {Rieger, Anna and D{\"a}uble, Lukas and Scheck, Jochen and Zeitler, Berndt and H{\"o}ller, Christoph}, title = {Experimental study on using transient excitation signals in the prediction of sound pressure levels from building services according to EN 12354-5 and EN 15657}, series = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, booktitle = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, address = {Berlin}, organization = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V. (DEGA), Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-23-2}, doi = {10.71568/dasdaga2025.526}, pages = {372 -- 375}, abstract = {EN 12354-5:2023 describes a calculation procedure to predict the sound pressure levels from building service equipment. The procedure uses the blocked force of the source as input data. This quantity can be determined using the reception plate method according to EN 15657:2017. The methods have been developed and validated for stationary excitation signals (Leq). Real structure-borne sound sources often have time-varying excitation signals. In addition, the requirements for sound insulation against noise from building service equipment in Germany (DIN 4109) are given in terms of the maximum, time-weighted sound pressure level (LFmax). This contribution investigates the suitability of the methods described in EN 12354-5 and EN 15657 for structure-borne sound sources with transient excitation signals. A measurement series with time signals ranging from stationary to highly transient was conducted in a building-like laboratory. The reverberation time of the receiving room was adjusted to three different values. The calculations were processed using Leq values, LFmax values and short-time Leq values. The results show the uncertainties that can arise in the prediction of signals with varying transient characteristics compared to stationary excitation signals.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerParzingerSchanda, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Parzinger, Michael and Schanda, Ulrich}, title = {The Sound Reduction Index of Homogeneous Building Elements according to Annex B of ISO 12354-1 - Discussion and Proposal for Changes}, series = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, booktitle = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, address = {Berlin}, organization = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V. (DEGA), Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-23-2}, doi = {10.71568/dasdaga2025.147}, pages = {312 -- 315}, abstract = {Annex B of ISO 12354-1:2017 describes a procedure for the calculation of the frequency-dependent sound reduction index of homogeneous building elements such as concrete floors or masonry walls. With the introduction of EN 12354-5:2023 and an upcoming change in DIN 4109-2 regarding the calculation of sound levels due to service equipment, it is anticipated that the practical relevance and usage of Annex B will increase in the future. For this reason, the procedure has recently been investigated by an informal working group of academics from several German universities. It was found that Annex B contains some errors, missing references, and ambiguities in the calculation procedure. Based on these discussions, some changes were proposed to the committee responsible for the standard (CEN/TC 126/WG 2). While the general calculation procedure was left unchanged, the proposed changes focus on the influence of shear deformation, the radiation factor for free waves, a moving average function to limit the variability in the coincidence region, and the calculation examples provided in the annex. This contribution provides an overview of the procedure, presents some background information on the underlying theory, and discusses the proposed changes.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BaeumlerHoeller, author = {B{\"a}umler, Georg and H{\"o}ller, Christoph}, title = {Modifying a Wall Transmission Suite to Measure Diffuse Field Sound Absorption Coefficients - A Case Study}, series = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, booktitle = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, address = {Berlin}, organization = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V. (DEGA), Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-23-2}, doi = {10.71568/dasdaga2025.291}, pages = {1191 -- 1194}, abstract = {The determination of the diffuse field sound absorption coefficient is carried out in reverberation chambers that comply with the requirements of the corresponding standard, ISO 354. No such chamber exists at OTH Regensburg University of Applied Sciences, but a new wall transmission suite according to ISO 10140 is available. This student project investigates the possibility of using the wall transmission suite to measure absorption coefficients for teaching and research purposes.To assess the suitability of the room, the diffusivity was evaluated using the standard deviation of both the reverberation times and the equivalent continuous sound pressure levels at multiple positions within the room. These results, along with a comparison with expected values for a diffuse sound field, guided the design of reflector panels to introduce diffuse reflections. The implementation features acrylic (PMMA) as the primary material in combination with dense viscoelastic damping sheets, resulting in a low vibration solution. Suspended from the ceiling of the chamber, these improved the diffusivity of the sound field, making the room suitable for absorption measurements across a broad frequency range.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{RiegerHoeller, author = {Rieger, Anna and H{\"o}ller, Christoph}, title = {Aufbau eines Empfangsplattenpr{\"u}fstands an der OTH Regensburg}, series = {Fortschritte der Akustik - DAGA 2023, 49. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 06. - 09. M{\"a}rz 2023, Hamburg}, booktitle = {Fortschritte der Akustik - DAGA 2023, 49. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik, 06. - 09. M{\"a}rz 2023, Hamburg}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V. (DEGA)}, address = {Berlin}, pages = {274 -- 277}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{HoellerBloedt, author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Bl{\"o}dt, Adrian}, title = {Aufzugsch{\"a}chte in Holzbauweise - Konstruktionsprinzipien und Prognosem{\"o}glichkeiten f{\"u}r den Schallschutz}, series = {Forum Holzbau, Bauphysik \& Geb{\"a}udetechnik: 7. Internationale Fachtagung Bauphysik \& Geb{\"a}udetechnik (BGT 2024), 24./25. April 2024, Friedrichshafen, Deutschland}, booktitle = {Forum Holzbau, Bauphysik \& Geb{\"a}udetechnik: 7. Internationale Fachtagung Bauphysik \& Geb{\"a}udetechnik (BGT 2024), 24./25. April 2024, Friedrichshafen, Deutschland}, publisher = {Forum Holzbau}, address = {Biel}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BuchnerWagnerHoeller, author = {Buchner, Stefan and Wagner, Marcus and H{\"o}ller, Christoph}, title = {Inverse Acoustic Characterization of Rigid Porous Media using Artificial Neural Networks}, series = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, booktitle = {Proceedings of DAS|DAGA 2025, 51st Annual Meeting on Acoustics, March 17-20, 2025, Copenhagen}, address = {Berlin}, organization = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V. (DEGA), Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-23-2}, doi = {10.71568/dasdaga2025.142}, pages = {847 -- 850}, abstract = {Porous sound absorbers can be described by the isotropic Biot model, and its fluid phase can be represented by the Champoux-Allard model. To apply these models to a given absorber material, the five acoustical and the four mechanical material parameters must be known. The direct measurement of these parameters is complex and requires cost-intensive measurement equipment. Current inverse methods to obtain these material parameters solve an optimization problem, trying to fit the absorption or impedance curve of the material model to the impedance tube measurement data. Solving this optimization problem, i.e. finding the global minimum, is not guaranteed in an acceptable amount of time, as the optimization problem possesses a multitude of local minima. This work proposes an alternative, data driven approach using artificial neural networks to obtain the material parameters necessary for the characterization of open porous materials. The approach only requires the results of standard impedance tube measurements. The characterization of rigid- and elastic frame materials has been investigated. The datasets were generated using the rigid and elastic frame models for porous absorbers. The approach shows good results for impedance curves generated by the analytical models, the validation with real-world impedance tube measurement data is currently under investigation.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HoellerZeitlerReinholdetal., author = {H{\"o}ller, Christoph and Zeitler, Berndt and Reinhold, Steffi and Jakob, A. and Hopkins, C.}, title = {Charakterisierung von K{\"o}rperschallquellen auf der Empfangsplatte mit Hilfe von orthogonalen Funktionen}, series = {Tagungsband - DAGA 2019 : 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik : 18.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, booktitle = {Tagungsband - DAGA 2019 : 45. Jahrestagung f{\"u}r Akustik : 18.-21. M{\"a}rz 2019, Rostock}, publisher = {Deutsche Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Akustik e.V.}, address = {Berlin}, isbn = {978-3-939296-14-0}, pages = {93 -- 96}, language = {de} }