Archives of Acoustics in Practice

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Issue 2021

Automatic NVH time signals health verification based on machine learning techniques

Roberto Yubero


Accordion acoustics: A study on pitch bending

M. Jesús Elejalde-García, Erica Macho-Stadler, Ricardo Llanos-Vázquez


Investigation on a possible future qualification of free field environments with impulse methods

Daniel Sgrieß, Kevin Picker, Volker Wittstock

Issue 2020


Clapper as a simple impulse sound source for acoustics assessments in enclosed spaces

Ginés Cervantes-Madrid, Ramón Peral-Orts, Nuria Campillo-Davó, Héctor Campello-Vicente



Optimizing Variable Acoustic Surfaces

Henrik Möller


Issue 2019 - Since 2019, the issues are named after the year of publication

and publications are available online independently.


Improving acoustic quality in classrooms by adequate sound absorption

Helmut V. Fuchs


Sound insulation design methodology: case study on a music rehearsal room

Abel Vargas Vera, Roberto San Millán-Castillo, Andrew Swerdlow


Restaurant acoustics – Verbal communication in eating establishments
Jens Holger Rindel



Issue 6



pp. 5-11 Counting houses: Improving assessment of noise impact using the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
K. Roger Tompsett


pp. 13-22 Modern shows in Roman amphitheatres
Carmine Ianniello


pp. 23-32 Relevance of acoustic Performance in Green Building Labels and social Sustainability Ratings
Dolezal Franz, Spitzbart-Glasl Christina


pp. 33-43 Assessment of warning sound detectability for electric vehicles by outdoor tests
José M. González-Hernández, Ramón Peral-Orts, Nuria Campillo-Davó, Pedro Poveda-Martínez, Héctor Campello-Vicente, Jaime Ramis-Soriano


pp. 45-51 A list of sound scattering coefficients of bulky objects and people in industrial workplaces
AdilFaiz Adil, Joël Ducourneau, Adel Khanfir, Nicolas Trompette


pp. 53-63 An empirical method for prediction of tram noise
Sigmund Olafsen, Delphine Bard, Atle G. Stensland, Tore F. Killengreen


pp. 65-68 The Environmental Noise Directive at a turning point
Ivana Juraga, Marco Paviotti, Bernhard Berger


Issue 5

pp. 5-10 Automatic Recognition Technique for Construction Noise Sources
Ming Yang, Jian Kang


pp. 11-23 Measurements of vibrations and noise from metro trains
Sigmund Olafsen, Arild Brekke, Atle Stensland, Tore Fodnes Killengreen, Delphine Bard


pp. 25-33 Relevance of the bass sounds for acoustic comfort and noise control in rooms
H.V. Fuchs


pp. 35-43 The economic valuation of aircraft noise effects: a critical review of the state of the art
Sanchez Diana, Berry Bernard.


pp. 45-52 Understanding amplitude modulation of noise from wind turbines: causes and mitigation
Matthew Cand, Andrew Bullmore


pp. 53-59 Acoustic discomfort for tertiary-sector employees: issues and means of action for prevention
P. Chevret, J. Chatillon



Issue 4



pp. 5-11 Models to predict the railway vibrations: preliminary results and comparison with experimental measurements
Salvatore Curcuruto, Delio Atzori, Rinaldo Betti, Giuseppe Marsico and Enrico Mazzocchi, Ernesto Monaco, Francesco Amoroso and Vincenzo Limone, Giuseppe Loprencipe


pp. 13-19 Comparison of Two Baroque Theatres from Acoustical Point of View
Monika Rychtáriková, Jana Dolejší, Gerrit Vermeir, Jan Dolejší, Ladislav Pouzar


pp. 21-28 Acoustic sound insulation measurements for the direct and flanking transmission of typical swiss timber constructions
Amabel Melián Hernández, Christoph Geyer, Andreas Müller, Ali Sanavi


pp. 29-36 Localization Experiments with two Different Configurations in an Artificial Water Depository
Panagiotis I. Papadakis, George S. Piperakis


pp. 37-41 Defining the Acoustic Environment of (semi-)open Plan Offices
Sara Vellenga-Persoon, Theodoor Höngens


pp. 43-51 The ballistic wave, from rifle bullet to Apollo command module
Jean Varnier and Frédéric Sourgen



Issue 3



pp. 3-11 An aid to innovation in instrument-making: a collaborative approach between workshops and research laboratories
Vincent Doutaut, Marthe Curtit

pp. 13-30 Musician ́s perceived timbre and strenght in (too) small rooms
Tor Halmrast

pp. 31-33 The effect of scattering objects on measured reverberation times in sport halls
Don Oeters

pp. 35-41 Extracting meaningful uncertainty data from Calibration Certificates and associated Sound Level Meter Standards
Ian Campbell

pp. 43-47 An eye-witness report on how the CD came about
Jacques Heemskerk



Issue 2



pp. 3-6 EU regulations on external rolling noise of passenger car tyres
Makram Zebian, Ernst-Ulrich Saemann, Christoph Bederna

pp. 7-15 Sonic Boom, Jet Noise and Doppler Effect
Jean Varnier

pp. 17-28 Acoustic Simulation of Renaissance Venetian Churches
Braxton Boren, Malcolm Longair, Raf Orlowski

pp. 29-36 Influence of the audio rendering on 3D audiovisual experience
Moulin Samuel, Nicol Rozenn, Gros Laetitia, Mamassian Pascal

pp. 37-45 The IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control
Bob Peters


Issue 1


pp. 5-10 Evaluation and measuring procedure for strength in sport halls
Maarten P.M. Luykx, Martijn L.S. Vercammen


pp 11-15 Improving existing façade insulation against railway noise
Juliette A. Paris-Newton, David Chapman, Richard G. Mackenzie


pp. 17-25 Quality management within a large strategic noise mapping project
Simon J. Shilton


pp. 27-33 Impact of the new French thermal regulation on office indoor environment: combine innovative cooling technology and high acoustic demand
Y. Le Muet, R. Machner


pp. 35-38 Noise Dose Assessment of Wind Farm Noise
Andy McKenzie


pp. 39-52 Acoustic and Audience Response Analyses of Eleven Venetian Churches
Davide Bonsi, Braxton Boren, Deborah Howard, Malcolm Longair, Laura Moretti, Raf Orlowski