FSD3103 Material Acoustics III

Basic numerical methods and finite element formulations, assumed as background.

Basic and material mechanics, assumed as background.

Basic acoustics, assumed as background.

Basic sandwich structures, assumed as background.

The objective of the course is to illustrate the conflicts between lightweight structures and  acoustics, in particular when different types of materials applied in for example sandwich design. In particular, the course will emphasize general aspects on phenomenological modelling, including computer-based formulations, related to material dynamic behaviour, the environmental aspects and various means for their assessement. Engineering applications will be studied at different levels of complexity. The lecturers in the course will be invited from international research institutes, industries and universities.

The student should after completing the course be able to:

• Formulate and discuss the conflicts between lightweight design and acoustic performance for different engineering applications.
• Understand the meaning and effects of environmental aspects related to lightweighting, including for example choice of materials, production methods etc.