ACCEPTED ABSTRACT ON ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS OF SOUND TRANSMISSION USING STATISTICAL ENERGY ANALYSIS

The review panel of Inter-Noise conference to be held in Madrid in June 2019, has accepted the abstract of a paper entitled “ Acoustical Analysis of sound transmission in a mixed-used development using statistical energy analysis (SEA)”. The paper has been written by LSBU MSc student Juan Luis Rioperez Rodriguez  and Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina. It presents an investigation into the suitability of SEA as a design aid in the construction process of developments containing noise-sensitive spaces. The always tricky structure-borne flanking sound transmission between non adjacent spaces is also considered. We hope to see you at the conference and enjoy the paper.

Institute of Acoustics Meeting to be held at South Bank

On Wednesday 20th February 2019 London South Bank University will be hosting the Institute of Acoustics London branch meeting. The topic for the evening is "Designing soundscape in urban open public spaces". The presentation will be Professor Jian Kang of UCL Bartlett School of Architecture" and will be our Castle lecture theatre in London Road. Book early!

Abstract for IOA Spring Conference on Acoustics, Ventilation and Overheating

An abstract has been submitted for the Institute of Acoustics Spring Conference to be held 13-14th May 2019 at the Hilton Milton Keynes. The paper was written by Diploma student Kim Coleman and supervised by Dr Stephen Dance and is entitled, "Post occupancy perception of acoustics, ventilation and overheating in Residential dwellings". See you at the Don's stadium!

Accepted abstract on Voice Alarm systems on occupied underground platforms

The review panel of Inter-Noise conference to be held in Madrid in June 2019, has accepted the abstract of a paper entitled “Acoustic Design of Voice Alarm System in an Occupied Underground Platform”. The paper has been written by LSBU MSc student Graeme Littleford and Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina. It presents a study on the design of  Voice Alarm systems in a simulated occupied underground platform. We hope to see you at the conference and enjoy the paper.

Accepted abstract on Suitability of Sound Sources Used in Room Acoustics testing

The review panel of Inter-Noise conference to be held in Madrid in June 2019, has accepted the abstract of a paper entitled “Practical and Technical Suitability of Sound Sources and Test Signals Used in Room Acoustics”. The paper has been written by Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina  and ex LSBU Diploma student Jon Barnard. It discusses the suitability of a variety of sound sources used in acoustic testing and present the perception and attitudes of acoustic practitioners towards them. We hope to see you at the conference and enjoy the paper.

IOA Diploma students 2017-18 presents to London Branch

Last academic year Diploma LSBU students John Barnard, Kim Coleman and Jason Gallimore presented tthis evening heir final project reports to a packed room at the London Branch.. They presented  excellently as noted by the audience. Well done guys

Abstract submitted to IOA Spring Conference

Dr Stephen Dance, PhD candidate Doug Shearer and MSc student Paula Menin have submitted an abstract to the IOA Spring Conference to be held at Milton Keynes on 13-14 May 2019. The paper is entitled, "A new kind of low frequency absorber design suitable for recital halls" and will be in the Musical Acoustics session.

Abstract submitted: Face the Music: A 12 year study

An abstract has been submitted to the largest acoustics conference, the International Congress on Acoustics, to be held in Aachen, Germany 9-13th September 2019. The paper was invited and will be presented in the trends in heath and safety in the musicians workplace with regard to sound exposure levels. Dr Stephen Dance  and PhD candidate Doug Shearer have written a paper entitled, "Face the Music: A 12 year study of the sound of performance and hearing of classic music students". Hope to see you all in Germany!

Abstract Accepted: Investigation Into Urban Cycling-Induced Hand-Arm Vibration

The forthcoming Inter-Noise conference to be held in Madrid in June 2019, has accepted the abstract of a paper entitled “Investigation Into Urban Cycling-Induced Hand-Arm Vibration”. The paper has been written by LSBU MSc student John Cane and project supervisor Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina and looks at potential health risks or /and discomfort levels caused by regular cycling on London roads. We hope to see you at the conference and enjoy the paper. Pedal power !  

Validation research on the acoustics of louvres to be presented at Inter-noise 2019

The validation of acoustic directivity of ventilation louvres has been the focus of a recent MSc project . The research work was conducted by Jack Traveller and supervised by Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina. The findings have already attracted attention of the industry concerned and are likely to trigger the revision of relevant values provided in the latest CIBSE guide B4.  The abstract of article on that work has been accepted for the forthcoming Inter-Noise conference to be held in Madrid in June 2019. We hope to see you at the presentation in Madrid and find the findings useful.      

External Examiner for Alan Taylor Doctoral Defence

On the 11th January 2019 Dr Stephen Dance acted as external examiner for PhD candidate Alan Taylor at Salford University. Alongside Dr Phil Duncan Alan defenced his work entitled, "The effects of centrifugal blowers, control valves, attenuating devices and reservoir resonance on organ pipe flutter". Congratulations Dr Taylor, very well deserved!

Abstract on Acoustics of Plastic Duct Accepted for Inter-Noise 2019

The abstract of a paper entitled  “Towards the Determination of Acoustic Characteristics of Ventilation Plastic Ducts in the Built Environment” has been accepted for the forthcoming Inter-Noise conference to be held in Madrid in June 2019. The paper has been written by IOA Diploma LSBU past student Suzana Zedic and Dr Luis Gomez-Agustina. This is the fifth paper to be accepted, so the Acoustics Group will be out in force. Hope to see you all in Madrid.