ACOUSTICS AND ILLUMINATION IMPORTANT QUESTIONS VII SEM

ACOUSTICS
Unit I: Frequency range of audible sounds. Propagation of sound, sound reflection,
diffusion, diffraction. Sound Isolation, Mass law, Transmission loss, STC rating, TL
for single and double walls sound leaks and flanking.
1. Briefly explain the need to study acoustics in architecture education.
2. What do you understand by Acoustical Defects and their remedies.
Explain with the help of appropriate sketches.
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Unit II: Acoustical Material and interior finishes, Sound absorbing materials &
their properties. Constructional and planning measures for good acoustical
design of building in general, Acoustical treatment of Auditorium / Lecture Halls /
Conference hall.
1. Discuss about the acoustical Design of an auditorium of capacity 1500
people. Explain about it's constructional & Planning measures.
2. Write short notes on
i)Inverse Square law.
ii) Any two acoustical materials.

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