Dynamic mass based sound transmission loss prediction of vibro-acoustic metamaterial double panels applied to the mass-air-mass resonance

2019 ◽  
Vol 442 ◽  
pp. 28-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
N.G.R. de Melo Filho ◽  
L. Van Belle ◽  
C. Claeys ◽  
E. Deckers ◽  
W. Desmet
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 168781401771394 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qibo Mao ◽  
Hui Shen

It is well-known that the acoustic performance of double-plate structures deteriorates rapidly around the mass–air–mass resonance frequency. In this study, a mass–spring–damper system connected between incident and radiating plates is used to improve the sound transmission loss at low-frequency ranges. First, a full structural-acoustic modal coupling model is developed to analyze the vibration and acoustical behaviour of the double-plate structures with mass–spring–damper system. Because there are in-phase or out-of-phase vibrations between double plates, tuning the natural frequency of the mass–spring–damper system exactly to the mass–air–mass resonance frequency cannot guarantee the maximum improvement on transmission loss. Optimal natural frequency and mass of the mass–spring–damper system were found as a solution of optimization problem with a global cost function defined as frequency-averaged sound transmission loss in the desired frequency range (around mass–air–mass resonance frequency). Finally, some numerical calculation results are presented. The calculated results show that the sound transmission loss of a double-plate structure can be improved significantly using optimally tuned mass–spring–damper system. The results indicate that an overall improvement of 12 dB below 1000 Hz can be achieved when the mass of the mass–spring–damper system equals to 10% weight of the double-plate structure.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Putra ◽  
A. Y. Ismail ◽  
R. Ramlan ◽  
Md. R. Ayob ◽  
M. S. Py

A double-leaf partition in engineering structures has been widely applied for its advantages, that is, in terms of its mechanical strength as well as its lightweight property. In noise control, the double-leaf also serves as an effective noise barrier. Unfortunately at low frequency, the sound transmission loss reduces significantly due to the coupling between the panels and the air between them. This paper studies the effect of a microperforated panel (MPP) inserted inside a double-leaf partition on the sound transmission loss performance of the system. The MPP insertion is proposed to provide a hygienic double-leaf noise insulator replacing the classical abrasive porous materials between the panels. It is found that the transmission loss improves at the troublesome mass-air-mass resonant frequency if the MPP is located closer to the solid panel. The mathematical model is derived for normal incidence of acoustic loading.


2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 1750011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nansha Gao ◽  
Jiu Hui Wu ◽  
Hong Hou ◽  
Lie Yu

This paper proposes a new radial membrane acoustic metamaterial (RMAM) structure, wherein a layer membrane substrate is covered with a rigid ring (polymethyl methacrylate frame and aluminum lump). The dispersion relationships, transmission spectra and displacement fields of the eigenmodes of this radial membrane acoustic metamaterial are studied with FEM. In contrast to the traditional radial phononic crystals (RPCs), the proposed structures can open bandgaps (BGs) in lower frequency range (0–300 Hz). Simulation results show that the physical mechanism behind the bandgaps is the coupling effects between the rotational vibration of aluminum lump and the transverse vibration of membrane. Geometrical parameters which can adjust the bandgaps’ widths or positions are analyzed. Finally, we investigate the axial sound transmission loss of this acoustic metamaterial structure, and discuss the effects of factor loss, membrane thickness and the number of layers of unit cell on the axial sound transmission loss. Dynamic effective density proves the accuracy of the FEM results. This kind of structure has potential application in pipe or circular ring structure for damping/noise reduction.


2021 ◽  
Vol 263 (1) ◽  
pp. 5382-5390
Author(s):  
Denilson Ramos ◽  
Luís Godinho ◽  
Paulo Amado-Mendes ◽  
Paulo Mareze

Understanding urban noise as a serious environmental problem in urban centers, the development and application of noise control strategies have demanded a recent effort by several researches. In this case, the development of acoustic metamaterial artificially designed to manipulate the wave phenomena has become a recent topic, aiming at optimized responses, and enables the development of subwavelength devices with potential application in passive ventilation and noise mitigation, providing better environmental conditions in buildings. The present paper intends to contribute to the knowledge in this field by investigating the concept of an acoustic metamaterial with negative bulk modulus based in a parallel arrangement of Helmholtz Resonators. Experimental and numerical investigations are carried out to determine the acoustic potential of the proposed meta structure in terms of sound absorption and sound transmission loss. The developed concept exhibits significant benefits in the properties of sound transmission loss, and seems a potential application for noise control at specific frequency bands (mainly at low to middle frequency) in building façades.


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