Numerical Methods in Acoustics

Numerical methods like the finite difference method, finite element method, the integral equation technique, and methods based on analytical solutions, for the solution of relevant wave equations will be covered. Methods based on geometrical acoustics will also be studied. The most important applications are acoustic propagation in
air and water and the interaction of sound and vibrating structures.

Knowledge: (1) To understand the basis of the different theoretical models that are used.
(2) To understand how the different models are implemented numerically and the basis for the numerical approximations.
Skills: (1) To be able to implement simple numerical solutions to acoustic and vibration problems. (2) To be able to use available program packages for acoustic and vibration problems.
General competence: To have a good knowledge of the numerical methods used for solving acoustic and vibratory problems, and to be able to assess the applicability of such methods for a given problem.

Lectures, voluntary exercises