[Nov-16]

[AURAR-501]
B. Architecture Degree Examination
V SEMESTER
ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS
(Effective from the admitted batch 201112)
Ti me: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 50
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Instructions: Each Un it carries 10 marks.
Answer all units choosing one question from each unit.
All parts of the unit must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand marg in indicate marks allotted.
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UNIT-I
1. Define Reverberation & reverberation time. What is ideal
reverberation for different types of spaces. Give examples 10
OR
2. Write short notes on Decibel scale & application of Sabines
formula 10
UNIT-II
3. How do you design acoustics for an Auditorium? 10
OR
4. Explain how does size, shape & sitting arrangement influence the
architectural acoustics for speech & Music 10
UNIT-III
5. What is the criteria for acoustical design of a conference room?
Illustrate with sketches? 10
OR
6. Describe the effects of barriers, landscape elements & other
absorption elements with the help of sketches? 10
 UNIT-IV
7. List out the various sources of noise & non does noise transmit
through walls & buildings? 10
OR
8. What are the different methods of noise reduction? Explain the
detail with the help of sketches? 10
UNIT-V
9. List out various acoustical materials for floors with the help of
examples and sketches? 10
OR
10. Give constructional details of any one of ceiling insulation material
with the neat sketches 10

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