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Overview
What you will study
During the Building Acoustics and Community Noise course offered by KTH Royal Institute of Technology, students will learn the basic knowledge of building acoustics, explain the guidelines for different sources of noise and explain why they exist.
After passing the course, students will:
- Be aware of the main features of the hearing system and how sound is experienced
- Know and be able to use space acoustic terminology
- Be able to formulate and execute calculations of basic building acoustic problems eg sound insulation and how this is affected by walls, floor joints, resonances, windows, etc.
- Implement methods for calculating traffic noise
- Know the causes of current guidelines for noise, such as annoyance and medical reasons
- Be able to explain how soil vibration and vibrations in buildings arise, reproduce and calculate
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Perception of sound, different measurements and measurement methods
- Room acoustics, sound propagation, reflexes, reverberation time, etc.
- Building acoustic foundamental knowledge, sound insulation and how this is affected by walls, floor joists, resonances, windows, etc.
- Traffic noise, how sounds from different of traffic sources are calculated and modified with e.g. noise screens
- Community noise fundamental knowledge, WHO's Research Compilations, Guidelines, Health Impact, etc.
- Ground vibrations and vibrations in buildings
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
7 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 4 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 90
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed courses of minimum 9 credits that provide knowledge in sound and vibrations equivalent to content of the course SD1120 Sound and vibration.
- English B / English 6
Tuition Fee
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EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 2 months.
If you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen or hold a residence permit in Sweden for something other than studies you generally do not have to pay tuition fees.
Living costs for Stockholm
9668 - 17248 SEK /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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