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Ali M, Al-Suhaibani Z, Almuzaiqer R, Albahbooh A, Al-Salem K, Nuhait A. New Composites Derived from the Natural Fiber Polymers of Discarded Date Palm Surface and Pineapple Leaf Fibers for Thermal Insulation and Sound Absorption. Polymers (Basel) 2024; 16:1002. [PMID: 38611260 PMCID: PMC11013689 DOI: 10.3390/polym16071002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2024] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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New composites made of natural fiber polymers such as wasted date palm surface fiber (DPSF) and pineapple leaf fibers (PALFs) are developed in an attempt to lower the environmental impact worldwide and, at the same time, produce eco-friendly insulation materials. Composite samples of different compositions are obtained using wood adhesive as a binder. Seven samples are prepared: two for the loose natural polymers of PALF and DPSF, two for the composites bound by single materials of PALF and DPSF using wood adhesive as a binder, and three composites of both materials and the binder with different compositions. Sound absorption coefficients (SACs) are obtained for bound and hybrid composite samples for a wide range of frequencies. Flexural moment tests are determined for these composites. A thermogravimetric analysis test (TGA) and the moisture content are obtained for the natural polymers and composites. The results show that the average range of thermal conductivity coefficient is 0.042-0.06 W/(m K), 0.052-0.075 W/(m K), and 0.054-0.07 W/(m K) for the loose fiber polymers, bound composites, and hybrid composites, respectively. The bound composites of DPSF have a very good sound absorption coefficient (>0.5) for almost all frequencies greater than 300 Hz, followed by the hybrid composite ones for frequencies greater than 1000 Hz (SAC > 0.5). The loose fiber polymers of PALF are thermally stable up to 218 °C. Most bound and hybrid composites have a good flexure modulus (6.47-64.16 MPa) and flexure stress (0.43-1.67 Mpa). The loose fiber polymers and bound and hybrid composites have a low moisture content below 4%. These characteristics of the newly developed sustainable and biodegradable fiber polymers and their composites are considered promising thermal insulation and sound absorption materials in replacing synthetic and petrochemical insulation materials in buildings and other engineering applications.
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- Mohamed Ali
- Mechanical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, Riyadh 11421, Saudi Arabia (A.A.); (K.A.-S.)
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Guiman MV, Stanciu MD, Roșca IC, Georgescu SV, Năstac SM, Câmpean M. Influence of the Grain Orientation of Wood upon Its Sound Absorption Properties. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5998. [PMID: 37687689 PMCID: PMC10488750 DOI: 10.3390/ma16175998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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The purpose of the study was to analyze the influence of the quality class and the orthotropy of wood upon the sound absorption coefficient, the reflection and the impedance ratio of two species widely used for stringed musical instruments, namely spruce (Picea abies L. Karst) and maple (Acer pseudoplatanus L.). An impedance tube for the frequency range 100-6400 Hz was used in these experimental determinations. Knowing the influence of porosity and tortuosity on the acoustic absorption, these properties were also determined, as well as the sound reduction coefficient and the maximum values of the acoustic absorption coefficients in relation to frequency. The main results highlighted the differences between the anatomical quality class of the wood within each species, but also concerning the sound direction relative to the three main sections of wood, as an orthotropic material. The article highlights the acoustic performance parameters related to the frequency of the wooden material and its relationship to density, porosity and quality class. The results represent useful information for musical instruments manufacturers and more.
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- Maria Violeta Guiman
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, 500036 Brașov, Romania;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, 500036 Brașov, Romania;
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, 500036 Brașov, Romania;
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- Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brașov, Romania; (S.V.G.); (M.C.)
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Transilvania University of Brașov, 500036 Brașov, Romania;
- Faculty of Engineering and Agronomy, Braila, “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati, 800008 Galati, Romania
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- Faculty of Furniture Design and Wood Engineering, Transilvania University of Brasov, 500036 Brașov, Romania; (S.V.G.); (M.C.)
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Sakamoto S, Toda K, Seino S, Hoshiyama K, Satoh T. Theoretical and Experimental Analyses on the Sound Absorption Coefficient of Rice and Buckwheat Husks Based on Micro-CT Scan Data. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5671. [PMID: 37629962 PMCID: PMC10456546 DOI: 10.3390/ma16165671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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In this study, the sound absorption coefficients of rice and buckwheat husks were estimated. Computed tomography (CT) images were processed to determine the circumference and surface area of voids in the granular material, and the normal incident sound absorption coefficients were derived. In addition, the tortuosity, which expresses the complexity of the sound wave propagation through the structure, was measured for each material. The theoretical sound absorption coefficients were then compared to the measured sound absorption coefficients with and without consideration of the tortuosity. A correction factor was used to bring the surface area of the granular material closer to the actual surface area and observed that the tortuosity obtained theoretical values that matched the trend of the measured values. These results indicate that using CT images to estimate the sound absorption coefficient is a viable approach.
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- Shuichi Sakamoto
- Department of Engineering, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (K.T.); (S.S.); (K.H.)
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (K.T.); (S.S.); (K.H.)
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan; (K.T.); (S.S.); (K.H.)
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- Fukoku Co., Ltd., 6 Showa Chiyoda-machi, Oura-gun, Gunma 370-0723, Japan;
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Satoh T, Sakamoto S, Isobe T, Iizuka K, Tasaki K. Mathematical Model for Estimating the Sound Absorption Coefficient in Grid Network Structures. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:1124. [PMID: 36770128 PMCID: PMC9921116 DOI: 10.3390/ma16031124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 01/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although grid network structures are often not necessarily intended to absorb sound, the gaps between the rods that make up the grid network are expected to have a sound absorption effect. In this study, the one-dimensional transfer matrix method was used to develop a simple mathematical model for accurately estimating the sound absorption coefficient of a grid network structure. The gaps in the grid network structure were approximated as the clearance between two parallel planes, and analysis units were derived to consider the exact geometry of the layers. The characteristic impedance and propagation constant were determined for the approximated gaps and treated as a one-dimensional transfer matrix. The transfer matrix obtained for each layer was used to calculate the sound absorption coefficient. The samples were fabricated from light-curing resin by using a Form2 3D printer from Formlabs. The measurement results showed that a sound absorption coefficient of 0.81 was obtained at the peak when seven layers were stacked. A sensitivity analysis was carried out to investigate the influence of the rod diameter and pitch. The simulated values tended to be close to the experimental values. The above results indicate that the mathematical model used to calculate the sound absorption coefficient is sufficiently accurate to predict the sound absorption coefficient for practical application.
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- Takamasa Satoh
- FUKOKU Co., Ltd., 6 Showa Chiyoda-machi, Oura-gun, Gunma 370-0723, Japan
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- Department of Engineering, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-nocho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-nocho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-nocho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-nocho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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Istana B, Batan IML, Sutikno, Khem S, Ubaidillah U, Yahya I. Influence of Particle Size and Bulk Density on Sound Absorption Performance of Oil Palm Frond-Reinforced Composites Particleboard. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15. [PMID: 36771811 DOI: 10.3390/polym15030510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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The present study deals with the sound absorption performance of natural fibres from the oil palm frond (OPF), mainly considered agricultural waste. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the sound absorption performance of OPF fibre-reinforced composite under normal incidence sound. The materials used were OPF particles and urea-formaldehyde was used as an adhesive. The particleboards were produced with three particle sizes and four target densities. The absorption coefficient of normal incidence sound (αn) was tested using an impedance tube. The effects of particle size and bulk density were also evaluated. The findings reveal thatαn exceeded 0.45 at 1000 Hz and could reach 0.95 above 3.3 kHz. This occurred when the bulk density of the OPF composite particleboards ranged between 0.3-0.4 g/cm3, and the particle size varied between medium to coarse. The results also indicated that the absorption frequency and the degree of αn significantly increased as the bulk density decreased. Therefore, OPF fibres can be used to create sound-absorbing composite particleboards.
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Sakamoto S, Suzuki K, Toda K, Seino S. Mathematical Models and Experiments on the Acoustic Properties of Granular Packing Structures (Measurement of Tortuosity in Hexagonal Close-Packed and Face-Centered Cubic Lattices). Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:7393. [PMID: 36295457 PMCID: PMC9611414 DOI: 10.3390/ma15207393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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In this study, the sound absorption characteristics of hexagonal close-packed and face-centered cubic lattices were estimated by theoretical analysis. Propagation constants and characteristic impedances were obtained by dividing each structure into elements perpendicular to the incident direction of sound waves and by approximating each element to a clearance between two parallel planes. Consequently, the propagation constant and the characteristic impedance were treated as a one-dimensional transfer matrix in the propagation of sound waves, and the normal incident sound absorption coefficient was calculated by the transfer matrix method. The theoretical value of the sound absorption coefficient was derived by using the effective density applied to the measured tortuosity. As a result, the theoretical value was becoming closer to the measured value. Therefore, the measured tortuosity is reasonable.
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- Shuichi Sakamoto
- Department of Engineering, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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- Graduate School of Science and Technology, Niigata University, Ikarashi 2-no-cho 8050, Nishi-ku, Niigata 950-2181, Japan
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Alyousef R, Mohammadhosseini H, Ebid AAK, Alabduljabbar H, Poi Ngian S, Huseien GF, Mustafa Mohamed A. Enhanced Acoustic Properties of a Novel Prepacked Aggregates Concrete Reinforced with Waste Polypropylene Fibers. Materials (Basel) 2022; 15:ma15031173. [PMID: 35161117 PMCID: PMC8839839 DOI: 10.3390/ma15031173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2021] [Revised: 01/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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This research aimed to investigate the performance of prepacked aggregates fiber-reinforced concrete (PAFRC) with adequate acoustic characteristics for various applications. PAFRC is a newly developed concrete made by arranging and packing aggregates and short fibers in predetermined formworks, then inserting a grout mixture into the voids amongst the aggregate particles using a pump or gravity mechanism. After a one-year curing period, the effects of utilizing waste polypropylene (PP) fibers on the strength and acoustic characteristics of PAFRC mixes were examined. Compressive and tensile strengths, ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV), sound absorption, and transmission loss were investigated on plain concrete and PAFRC mixtures comprising 0–1% PP fibers. The results revealed that the use of PP fibers slightly decreased the compressive strength and UPV of PAFRC mixes. The inclusion of waste PP fibers also significantly increased the tensile strength and sound insulation coefficient of PAFRC mixes, especially at higher fiber dosages. In the medium-to-high frequency ranges, more than 60% acoustic absorption coefficient was observed, indicating that PAFRC specimens have good sound insulation properties.
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- Rayed Alyousef
- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.); (G.F.H.); (A.M.M.)
- Correspondence:
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- Institute for Smart Infrastructure and Innovative Construction (ISIIC), School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Malaysia; (H.M.); (S.P.N.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.); (G.F.H.); (A.M.M.)
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- Institute for Smart Infrastructure and Innovative Construction (ISIIC), School of Civil Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai 81310, Malaysia; (H.M.); (S.P.N.)
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.); (G.F.H.); (A.M.M.)
- Department of the Build Environment, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117566, Singapore
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- Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia; (H.A.); (G.F.H.); (A.M.M.)
- Building and Construction Technology Department, Bayan University, Khartoum 11115, Sudan
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At present, in order to solve noise pollution, many experts are studying methods to improve the noise reduction performance of sound barriers and acoustic devices. However,the development of sound-absorbing structures under external noise environments with multiple frequencies has not made significant progress.To improve the sound absorption performance (SAP) and sound insulation performance (SIP) of structures, a novel cavity-imitating sound-absorbing structure model was established based on the multi-cavity resonance structure of conches. By performing experiments with an impedance tube and finite element simulation, the internal design of, and experimental results from a conch-imitating cavity structure (CICS) were analysed. In addition, a variety of structural parameters were investigated and the application of the sound absorber was analyzed. The analytical results showed that the CICS exhibits excellent SAP at low and intermediate frequencies. The peak frequency and sound absorption bandwidth can be changed and optimised by adjusting the structural parameters. The results show that the structure can effectively improve the sound absorption and insulation performance of the sound barrier to achieve the purpose of improving the acoustic performance, and proposes a new solution for the realisation of sound absorption and noise reduction in a multi-noise environment.
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- Suchao Xie
- Key Laboratory of Traffic Safety on Track, Ministry of Education, School of Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Key Technology for Rail Traffic Safety, Changsha, 410075, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Safety Technology for Rail Vehicle, Changsha, 410075, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traffic Safety on Track, Ministry of Education, School of Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Key Technology for Rail Traffic Safety, Changsha, 410075, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Safety Technology for Rail Vehicle, Changsha, 410075, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traffic Safety on Track, Ministry of Education, School of Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Key Technology for Rail Traffic Safety, Changsha, 410075, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Safety Technology for Rail Vehicle, Changsha, 410075, China
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- Key Laboratory of Traffic Safety on Track, Ministry of Education, School of Traffic & Transportation Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, 410075, China
- Joint International Research Laboratory of Key Technology for Rail Traffic Safety, Changsha, 410075, China
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Safety Technology for Rail Vehicle, Changsha, 410075, China
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Gardziejczyk W, Jaskula P, Ejsmont JA, Motylewicz M, Stienss M, Mioduszewski P, Gierasimiuk P, Zawadzki M. Investigation of Acoustic Properties of Poroelastic Asphalt Mixtures in Laboratory and Field Conditions. Materials (Basel) 2021; 14:2649. [PMID: 34070194 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 05/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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Measures for the improvement of acoustic conditions in the vicinity of roads include the construction of pavement structures with low-noise surfaces with optimal macrotexture and the highest possible sound absorption coefficient. Laboratory evaluation of acoustic properties of a designed asphalt mixture before its placement in the pavement is a good solution. Currently, the most popular method for the determination of the sound absorption coefficient of various construction materials under laboratory conditions is the Kundt’s tube test. Sound absorption coefficient can also be assessed based on field and laboratory measurements performed using a Spectronics ACUPAVE System. Other parameters characterising the acoustic properties of road pavement courses include air void content and water drainability or permeability. The article presents an analysis of results of sound absorption coefficient obtained using a Spectronics ACUPAVE System and water drainability and permeability of poroelastic mixtures obtained both in laboratory and on test sections, in relation to air void content and grading of the mixtures. It was established that poroelastic mixtures containing an aggregate of maximum particle size of 5 mm are characterised by better acoustic properties than mixtures with a maximum aggregate particle size of 8 mm. Changes of crumb rubber aggregate grading and bitumen type (within the tested range of values) as well as the addition of lime have shown no evident influence on the sound absorption coefficient. Noise level values at the speed of 30 km/h according to the CPX method were measured as well. Relationships between sound absorption coefficient, water drainability/permeability, and air void content were determined. The performed analyses confirmed that Spectronics ACUPAVE System may be applied for evaluation of acoustic properties of asphalt mixtures in laboratory conditions, but further research is needed to reduce the uncertainty of the results.
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Monkova K, Vasina M, Monka PP, Kozak D, Vanca J. Effect of the Pore Shape and Size of 3D-Printed Open-Porous ABS Materials on Sound Absorption Performance. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:E4474. [PMID: 33050297 DOI: 10.3390/ma13204474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Noise has a negative impact on our environment and human health. For this reason, it is necessary to eliminate excessive noise levels. This paper is focused on the study of the sound absorption properties of materials with open-porous structures, which were made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material using additive technology. Four types of structures (Cartesian, Octagonal, Rhomboid, and Starlit) were evaluated in this work, and every structure was prepared in three different volume ratios of the porosity and three different thicknesses. The sound absorption properties of the investigated ABS specimens were examined utilizing the normal incidence sound absorption and noise reduction coefficients, which were experimentally determined by the transfer function method using a two-microphone acoustic impedance tube. This work deals with various factors that influence the sound absorption performance of four different types of investigated ABS material’s structures. It was found, in this study, that the sound absorption performance of the investigated ABS specimens is strongly affected by different factors, specifically by the structure geometry, material volume ratio, excitation frequency of an acoustic wave, material’s thickness, and air space size behind the tested sound-absorbing materials.
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Tudor EM, Dettendorfer A, Kain G, Barbu MC, Réh R, Krišťák Ľ. Sound-Absorption Coefficient of Bark-Based Insulation Panels. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:E1012. [PMID: 32365459 DOI: 10.3390/polym12051012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/24/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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The objective of this study was to investigate the sound absorption coefficient of bark-based insulation panels made of softwood barks Spruce (Picea abies (L.) H. Karst.) and Larch (Larix decidua Mill.) by means of impedance tube, with a frequency range between 125 and 4000 Hz. The highest efficiency of sound absorption was recorded for spruce bark-based insulation boards bonded with urea-formaldehyde resin, at a level of 1000 and 2000 Hz. The potential of noise reduction of larch bark-based panels glued with tannin-based adhesive covers the same frequency interval. The experimental results show that softwood bark, an underrated material, can substitute expensive materials that involve more grey energy in sound insulation applications. Compared with wood-based composites, the engineered spruce bark (with coarse-grained and fine-grained particles) can absorb the sound even better than MDF, particleboard or OSB. Therefore, the sound absorption coefficient values strengthen the application of insulation panels based on tree bark as structural elements for the noise reduction in residential buildings, and concurrently they open the new ways for a deeper research in this field.
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Nowoświat A, Dulak L. Impact of Cement Dust Pollution on the Surface of Sound-Absorbing Panels on Their Acoustic Properties. Materials (Basel) 2020; 13:E1422. [PMID: 32245054 DOI: 10.3390/ma13061422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The publication presents a comparison of the sound absorption test results of a perforated wall cassette filled with mineral wool for various degree of cement dust pollution. Cement dust should be understood here as dust created during the production of cement and during the milling and dispatch of finished products. If the partitions in production plants are made of sound-absorbing cassettes or additional sound-absorbing elements made of perforated cassettes are applied, we must know how dust can change sound-absorbing properties of the cassettes. Thus, one has to consider whether the use of sound-absorbing perforated cassettes is appropriate if sound-absorbing parameters change over time due to dust. To determine the impact of dust-covered perforation on sound-absorbing parameters, tests were performed for four variants having different level of pollution. The tests involved ‘clean’ and then dust-covered cassettes, each time increasing the amount of cement dust on the perforations. Sound absorption parameters of the cassettes were tested in the reverberation chamber for individual variants. Test results indicate the loss of sound absorption of the cassettes only when they are heavily polluted. Then the reduction of the single-number sound absorption index αw is 50%. Using computer simulation, we analyzed how the change of sound-absorbing parameters of the cassettes would influence the change of noise reduction in the production hall. The results of the analysis demonstrate a very effective reduction of noise level of 14 dB by the application of clean cassettes. The reduction value for the dirtiest cassettes was 6 dB.
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Hassan T, Jamshaid H, Mishra R, Khan MQ, Petru M, Novak J, Choteborsky R, Hromasova M. Acoustic, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Green Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers Waste. Polymers (Basel) 2020; 12:polym12030654. [PMID: 32183033 PMCID: PMC7183085 DOI: 10.3390/polym12030654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2020] [Revised: 03/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The use of acoustic panels is one of the most important methods for sound insulation in buildings. Moreover, it has become increasingly important to use green/natural origin materials in this area to reduce environmental impact. This study focuses on the investigation of acoustic, mechanical and thermal properties of natural fiber waste reinforced green epoxy composites. Three different types of fiber wastes were used, e.g., cotton, coconut and sugarcane with epoxy as the resin. Different fiber volume fractions, i.e., 10%, 15% and 20% for each fiber were used with a composite thickness of 3 mm. The sound absorption coefficient, impact strength, flexural strength, thermal conductivity, diffusivity, coefficient of thermal expansion and thermogravimetric properties of all samples were investigated. It has been found that by increasing the fiber content, the sound absorption coefficient also increases. The coconut fiber-based composites show a higher sound absorption coefficient than in the other fiber-reinforced composites. The impact and flexural strength of the cotton fiber-reinforced composite samples are higher than in other samples. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the cotton fiber-based composite is also higher than the other composites. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that all the natural fiber-reinforced composites can sustain till 300 °C with a minor weight loss. The natural fiber-based composites can be used in building interiors, automotive body parts and household furniture. Such composite development is an ecofriendly approach to the acoustic world.
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- Tufail Hassan
- Faculty of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan; (T.H.); (M.Q.K.)
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- Faculty of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan; (T.H.); (M.Q.K.)
- Protective Textile Group, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (H.J.); (R.M.)
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- Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic; (R.C.); (M.H.)
- Correspondence: (H.J.); (R.M.)
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- Faculty of Textile Engineering, National Textile University, Faisalabad 37610, Pakistan; (T.H.); (M.Q.K.)
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- Department of Machinery Construction, Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technology and Innovation, Technical University of Liberec, Studentska 2, 46117 Liberec, Czech Republic;
- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Studentska 2, 46117 Liberec, Czech Republic;
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Liberec, Studentska 2, 46117 Liberec, Czech Republic;
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- Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic; (R.C.); (M.H.)
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- Faculty of Engineering, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, Kamýcká 129, 165 00 Praha-Suchdol, Czech Republic; (R.C.); (M.H.)
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Fei Y, Fang W, Zhong M, Jin J, Fan P, Yang J, Fei Z, Xu L, Chen F. Extrusion Foaming of Lightweight Polystyrene Composite Foams with Controllable Cellular Structure for Sound Absorption Application. Polymers (Basel) 2019; 11:E106. [PMID: 30960090 PMCID: PMC6401839 DOI: 10.3390/polym11010106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Revised: 01/02/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Polymer foams are promising for sound absorption applications. In order to process an industrial product, a series of polystyrene (PS) composite foams were prepared by continuous extrusion foaming assisted by supercritical CO₂. Because the cell size and cell density were the key to determine the sound absorption coefficient at normal incidence, the bio-resource lignin was employed for the first time to control the cellular structure on basis of hetero-nucleation effect. The sound absorption range of the PS/lignin composite foams was corresponding to the cellular structure and lignin content. As a result, the maximum sound absorption coefficient at normal incidence was higher than 0.90. For a comparison, multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and micro graphite (mGr) particles were also used as the nucleation agent during the foaming process, respectively, which were more effective on the hetero-nucleation effect. The mechanical property and thermal stability of various foams were measured as well. Lignin showed a fire retardant effect in PS composite foam.
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- Yanpei Fei
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.
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Lin JH, Chuang YC, Li TT, Huang CH, Huang CL, Chen YS, Lou CW. Effects of Perforation on Rigid PU Foam Plates: Acoustic and Mechanical Properties. Materials (Basel) 2016; 9:ma9121000. [PMID: 28774119 PMCID: PMC5456967 DOI: 10.3390/ma9121000] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2016] [Revised: 11/28/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Factories today are equipped with diverse mechanical equipment in response to rapid technological and industrial developments. Industrial areas located near residential neighborhoods cause massive environmental problems. In particular, noise pollution results in physical and psychological discomfort, and is a seen as invisible and inevitable problem. Thus, noise reduction is a critical and urgent matter. In this study, rigid polyurethane (PU) foam plates undergo perforation using a tapping machine. The mechanical and acoustic properties of these perforated plates as related to perforation rate and perforation depth are evaluated in terms of compression strength, drop-weight impact strength, and sound absorption coefficient. Experimental results indicate that applying the perforation process endows the rigid PU foaming plates with greater load absorption and better sound absorption at medium and high frequencies.
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- Jia-Horng Lin
- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan.
- School of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
- Department of Fashion Design, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan.
- Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textiles, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- Laboratory of Fiber Application and Manufacturing, Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan.
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- Innovation Platform of Intelligent and Energy-Saving Textiles, School of Textiles, Tianjin Polytechnic University, Tianjin 300387, China.
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- Department of Aerospace and Systems Engineering, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan.
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- Department of Fiber and Composite Materials, Feng Chia University, Taichung 40724, Taiwan.
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- Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological Science, China Medical University, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China.
- Graduate Institute of Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering, Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taichung 40601, Taiwan.
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