Course Summary
Noise and vibration of motor vehicles is gaining increasing importance in the automotive industry involving both vehicle manufacturers and component suppliers. While noise pollution legislation is driving down vehicle exterior noise, customers are becoming more discerning regarding noise and vibration inside the vehicle. In fact, noise and vibration levels are now considered as important quality parameters in vehicle design. This course aims to develop your appreciation for the sources and mechanisms of noise and vibration generation and transmission in motor vehicles. In addition, it aims to introduce you to design principles and palliative treatments to help meet noise and vibration targets.
In general, the course aims to introduce you to the noise and vibration of motor vehicles and the application of noise and vibration control principles to the design of quality automotive vehicles. You will develop an understanding of structure borne and airborne noise transmission and the physical mechanisms involved. More specifically, upon completion of this course you will be able to describe and identify the main sources of noise and vibration in vehicles, such as the engine, transmission, tyre/road interface and intake and exhaust systems. You will describe these sources individually and their respective contributions to overall interior/exterior design of the vehicle, resulting in better understanding of the role of trim, isolating mounts and structural/acoustic design in the reduction of noise and vibrations in the passenger compartment. You will use contemporary computational and experimental techniques to achieve these outcomes.
If you are enrolled in this course as a component of your Bachelor Honours Program, your overall mark will contribute to the calculation of the Weighted Average Mark (WAM).