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Numerical modelling of the radiation efficiency of asymmetrical structures
Poblet-Puig, Jordi; Rodríguez Ferran, Antonio; Guigou-Carter, Catherine; Villot, Michel
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Infraestructura del Transport i del Territori; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Matemàtica Aplicada III; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. LACÀN - Mètodes Numèrics en Ciències Aplicades i Enginyeria
The radiation efficiency of a structural element is required by some models in order to predict its sound insulation. A common assumption is that the radiation on both sides of the element is the same. This is not true for asymmetrical structural elements like lightweight floors consisting of a beam-supported flat board. The radiation efficiency is larger on the beam side, because the beams act as exciters and increase the pressure level in the room. These different radiation efficiencies are calculated here for a two-dimensional cross-section by using finite elements and boundary elements. The obtained preliminary results illustrate that considering a single radiation efficiency can be a source of errors and that further investigation is required in order to improve predictions.
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Materials i estructures::Càlcul d'estructures
-Structural analysis (Engineering)--Mathematical models
-Estructures, Teoria de les -- Models matemàtics
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