Vibroacoustic finite element modelling of the low-frequency performance of a solid timber floor formed from dowel-connected joists

  • This paper investigates the prediction of low-frequency impact sound insulation for a solid timber floor formed from dowel-connected joists with Swiss hardwood. A finite element model was developed for the dynamic response of the floor as it is neither homogeneous nor isotropic and has complex connections. With point force excitation, a FEM model for the dynamic response of the floor was validated using experimental modal analysis in the laboratory. Two different FEM models were developed, one using spring connectors and the other using join connectors. Good agreement between FEM and measurements in terms of the Modal Assurance Criterion (MAC) and eigenfrequencies was achieved for the first 14 modes with the spring connector model and for the first 7 modes with the join connector model. However, for the vibroacoustic analysis it was necessary to use the join connector model due to the computational instabilities of the spring model above 100 Hz when it was coupled to the acoustic medium. With mechanical excitation the radiated sound power from the underside of the timber floor was measured with sound intensity in order to calculate the radiation efficiency. Comparison of measurements and FEM showed reasonable agreement between 20Hz and 200Hz

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Author:C. Hopkins, M Filippoupolitis, N. Ferreira, R. Völtl, Ulrich Schanda, J. Mahn, L. Krajci
Parent Title (English):Proceedings of Inter-Noise 2016
Document Type:Contribution to a Periodical
Language:English
Publication Year:2016
Tag:Holzbau; Schallmesstechnik
faculties / departments:Fakultät für Angewandte Natur- und Geisteswissenschaften
Dewey Decimal Classification:6 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften / 60 Technik / 600 Technik, Technologie