In this project, we have developed the general formation for calculating transmission loss of sound waves through multi-layered structures. Full factorial design method has also been used to investigate the relative effect of various geometric and material parameters on the transmission loss. It was found that within the range of practical interest, the most effect way of increasing transmission loss is by increasing either the glass thickness or increasing the inner layer mass density. Experimental measurements of sound transmission loss (in decibels) for four laminated glass samples have been made in accordance to SAE J1400, in third-octave bands between 125 Hz and 8 kHz.
Revised: June 2, 2006 |
Published: November 30, 2005