Accoustics materials

for auditorium

Presented by:
FCE17-AR43
FCE17-AR50
 ACCOUSTIC TREATMENT AND
COMPONENTS
 STAGE FLOORING:
The stage uses timber flooring to reduce the noise transmission to
tolerable levels. An acoustic layer is usually laid under the timber veneer
flooring to absorb the sound waves to a certain degree. The layer reduces
vibrations of lower sound frequencies to prevent the vibration of slabs
and walls by lower sound frequencies. The depth of the floor slab and
the perimeter of the floor affects the absorption of low frequency. This
occurs because sound waves have the ability to travel through floors and
walls into adjacent spaces.
CARPET FLOORING:
There are two main types of noise that are relevant; the first being the
higher frequency noise coming from music, singing and speech. The
second type of noise refers to lighter, lower frequency noises such as
footsteps of people walking around and also the sound that is produced
by the subwoofers and speakers in the speaker system. Thick carpeted
flooring contributes to sound absorption. Carpet is an outstanding sound
absorber which serves as an acoustical aid, as well as a floor cover. Carpet
absorbs airborne noise as efficiently as other specialized acoustical
materials. A rubber underlay further improves absorption. Carpet is also
wrapped around all the steps along the aisles of the auditorium to reduce
the noise produced by the footsteps of people walking up and down.
This picture shows the This picture shows the carpet used in
construction detail of auditorium.
floor.
 WALL PANEL:
The walls of the auditorium feature a concave shape - a form that is
advantageous when used in the context of our building. Concave surfaces
have the tendency to reflect and concentrate sound waves to the centre of
its projection, such as the seating areas in the case of our auditorium. The
rear wall is flat and covered with absorptive wall panels which not only
reduces the reflection of sound but also absorbs the sound waves after they
reach the wall to prevent a second delayed wave or echo from occurring.
The surface of the wall paneling is the fabric, followed by the sponge that
functions as a porous material that absorbs high frequency sounds. The
wall is finished with plywood and rock wool, which is useful in absorbing
the low frequency sound waves that hit the wall.
This picture shows the wall panel finished by rock wool
 GYPSUM BOARD SEALING:

The auditorium ceiling is another important factor affecting

sound isolation. Ceiling panels are made of gypsum board
as their smooth surfaces help in sound reflection. They also
provide for acoustical intimacy, atmosphere, and
strengthens the overall sound quality. Suspended from the
ceiling to provide short delayed, reflective sound energy, the
reflector panels can provide the stepped ceiling shape that
are crucial to avoid reverberation.
This picture shows the indication This picture shows gypsum board in
of gypsum board. auditorium.
SEATING:
The cushioned chairs not only provide viewers with comfort, it
is also an excellent sound absorbent, which helps reduce the
overall reverberation time in the auditorium. The hall is not
only aided with acoustical taming through the room surfaces
such as the wall and ceiling, but additional sound control is also
present in the form of the padded seats. It adds to the acoustic
quality of the auditorium and allows the space to achieve a
similar quality of sound whether the auditorium is filled to
partial or maximum capacity.
This picture shows the seating type of auditorium.