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Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures

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He, Q; Bliss, DB; Franzoni, L
Published in: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD
December 1, 2008

Sound transmission through multi-element flexible barriers is studied. Configurations analyzed include panels with different thickness and elastic modulus in different regions and layered structures connected by an elastic suspension. The purpose of the research is to see if flexibility and controlled resonant behavior can be used to block sound transmission even when structural damping is very low. Strategies are considered to alter vibrating surface wavenumber spectra to reduce coupling between the structure and the acoustic field. Another approach that can be employed is the utilization of structural wave cut-off with multi-element materials. Finally, multiple differentially tuned subsidiary elements acting as resonators can be used to greatly reduce the structural response. Examples of acoustic transmission loss through panel barriers using different strategies are presented, and the potential advantages and possible shortcomings of various approaches are evaluated. Copyright © 2008 by ASME.

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December 1, 2008

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He, Q., Bliss, D. B., & Franzoni, L. (2008). Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD, 373–382. https://doi.org/10.1115/NCAD2008-73069
He, Q., D. B. Bliss, and L. Franzoni. “Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD, December 1, 2008, 373–82. https://doi.org/10.1115/NCAD2008-73069.
He Q, Bliss DB, Franzoni L. Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD. 2008 Dec 1;373–82.
He, Q., et al. “Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures.” American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD, Dec. 2008, pp. 373–82. Scopus, doi:10.1115/NCAD2008-73069.
He Q, Bliss DB, Franzoni L. Noise reduction strategies using multi-element flexible structures. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD. 2008 Dec 1;373–382.

Published In

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Noise Control and Acoustics Division (Publication) NCAD

DOI

Publication Date

December 1, 2008

Start / End Page

373 / 382