The course "Stedebouwfysica Geluid" (in Dutch) treats subject on the sound insulation of the facade and environmental noise sources. Based on the minimum desired acoustical comfort inside buildings, various topics are discussed like the orientation and shape of buildings in a urban environment, but also the sound insulation of the different facade elements. The course is passed by a exam.

Theory:

- Basic concepts, measures, quantities and definitions
- Wet geluidhinder, Bouwbesluit, Building regulations
- Determination of the noise load on the facade
- Radiation of sound from buildings into the urban area
- Impact of noise on urban planning

General information:

- Teachers: Heiko Martin & Constant Hak
- Faculty: Bouwkunde, BPS
- For whom: Bachelor students
- Lectures: 6 weeks, 2 hours
- Study load: 2 ects

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