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THE PHYSICS OF MUSICAL SOUND, INSTRUMENTS, AND PERFORMANCE SPACES
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There are many sounds around us: natural sounds (such as birdsong or a rushing stream), sounds made by people (such as talking or making music)...
Presented by Celia Diaz Brito, Ben Burgess, Daryl Prasad and Buro Happold
This paper presents FEM models of acoustic soundboards, including a simplified rectangular plate and an acoustic guitar soundboard. The study validates the models through experimental measurements. Results indicate that FEM modeling and measurement systems can optimize workflow in instrument manufacturing. The research investigates the importance of wood's anisotropic properties in simulations and its impact on designing bracing patterns and analyzing resonances. The paper also explores alternative bracing patterns and their impact on instrument performance. Future research aims to include the guitar’s body in the model and to improve the accuracy of the predictions.
11 September 2025
Auditorium Acoustics 2025
08 September 2025, 09:00 AM
THE LEADING ONE-YEAR QUALIFICATION PROVIDING SPECIALIST TRAINING AND A RECOGNISED PATHWAY TO IOA MEMBERSHIP
Duration: 12 months Next start date: 01 October 2026
ECG Webinar: Festival Acoustics Jul 2, 2025
New report from the UK Parliament Culture, Media and Sport Committee found that noise complaints are contributing to the loss of grassroots music venues
Senior Members Group Webinar: Acoustic Horizons Advancing in Sensing, Materials & Education
The Acoustics Bulletin for March/April 2025 highlights the Institute of Acoustics' (IOA) initiatives, including progress towards chartered status, noise research projects, and the upcoming release of a new website. It also covers key topics such as the revised BS 8233 standard, the activities of the IOA's various groups, and news updates.
01 March 2025
The International Year of Sound (IYS2020) is organized by ICA (International Commission of Acoustics) and it follows naturally as an important contribution to the UNESCO Charter of Sound
Presentation by Chris Steel, HSE Southern Branch, Tuesday 10 January 2023