Friday 23 February 2024

The Association of Architects Visit LSBU

 

Once again the Association of Architects have visited the LSBU Acoustics Laboratory. The 4th year students talked to PhD students about how acoustics influents life. Lots of experiments were undertaken with balloons and loudspeakers. We hoped the students remember their time with us!

Wednesday 21 February 2024

National Gallery Painting Tests

 

The National Gallery visited the LSBU Acoustics Laboratory, 19-21 February 2024, to undertaken testing of oil paintings. The testing was to establish if very high levels of air-borne sound affected the painting. This involved hiring a Polytec Laser Vibrometer and a very large loudspeaker! Many thanks to Bickerdike Allen  Partners and the support of UKAN. Lots of analysis now needs to be undertaken!   

Friday 9 February 2024

Abstract submitted to Inter-Noise 24

 

New PhD studetn Ruben Vazquez Amos has submitted an abstract to Inter-Noise, to be held in Nantes, August 2024. The proposed paper is on, "The need for effective acoustic treatment with minimal profile". Well done Ruben and good luck!

Friday 2 February 2024

Royal Opera House Chorus Rehearsal Room Tests

 

On the 2nd February 2024 students from the Acoustics Group visited the new Chorus Rehearsal Room at the Royal Opera House. The student undertook room acoustics measurements to assess the acoustic quality of the rehearsal room for group singing and for audtions. It was good to see both new and old students!