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An Amphitheatric Hall Modal Analysis using the Finite Element Method Compared to in situ Measurements.

Authors: Kalliris, George; Papanikolaou, George; Papastefanou, Anastasia; Sevastiadis, Christos

AES Convention 120 · Paper 6739 · May 2006

Abstract

The distribution of the low frequency room modes is important in room acoustics. The Finite Element Method (FEM) is a powerful numerical technique for analyzing the behavior of sound waves in enclosures, especially irregular ones. Also, it is the method which produces reliable results in the low frequency range where other methods like ray tracing and image source methods fail. A modal analysis is presented using the FEM in a non rectangular, medium sized amphitheatric hall and we compare the calculated results with those obtained by on site measurements.

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Published in
AES Convention 120
AES Convention
120
Paper number
6739
Publication date
May 6, 2006
Session subject
Room and Architectural Acoustics
Affiliation
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Faculty of Engineering; Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Journalism and Mass Media Studies (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper