Courses cover acoustics and vibration theory

Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Feb 7, 2003

The 2003 programme of training courses from Bruel and Kjaer UK is aimed at engineers and technicians looking to improve their theoretical knowledge of acoustics and vibration technologies.

The 2003 programme of acoustics and vibration training courses from Bruel and Kjaer UK is focused at engineers and technicians looking to improve their theoretical knowledge of acoustics and vibration technologies.

Many of the courses will feature hands-on training with state-of-the-art instrumentation.

For the first time Bruel and Kjaer UK and Endevco will cohost a sound and vibration technical symposium (20th-21st May 2003) that will feature courses such as the principles of acoustics and sound measurement and the principles of vibration and measurement supported by a series of application-focused seminars including: automotive solutions, modal analysis, sound power, transducers and conditioning as well as the popular Pulse platform multi-analyser system.

Throughout the Bruel and Kjaer UK 2003 course programme many of the courses are intended for first-time users of the equipment or those in need of refresher training and will explain the basic functions, setup and use of Bruel and Kjaer and other equipment.

The "Principles of acoustics and sound measurement" course aims to provide a thorough grounding for anyone new to the field of sound, noise, and acoustic measurement.

The focus of the "Principles of vibration and measurement" course is on how vibration analysis techniques can be used to improve the reliability, performance and quality of rotating equipment.

The "Shock and vibration" course provides the opportunity to review and increase knowledge in all aspects of applications, accelerometer selection, installation, cabling and calibration.

The "Frequency analysis" course explains how to get the most out of spectrum analysers from noise or vibration spectrum interpretation, FFT analysis and real-time third-octave analysis to setting up and troubleshooting FFT analysers.

Finally, the "Building acoustics" course is ideal for building designers, architects and engineers the course seeks to improve their theoretical knowledge of building acoustics including compliance with the latest range of building regulations.

The following subjects will also be covered: building acoustics theory including the properties of sound in a room, noise rating, reverberation time and sound insulation; measuring techniques including interactive training using Bruel and Kjaer UK's 2260 sound level meter with sound source to measure reverberation time and sound insulation; new developments in building acoustics including measurements, standards and legislation.

Bruel and Kjaer UK is also running a programme of user training courses for the company's popular sound level meter, the 2260B Investigator, and its associated software.

The basic course explains the basic functions, setup and use of the sound level meters with delegates working through setup and measurement exercises.

The advanced course covers the 2260's measurement capability in applications such as tonal assessment using FFT, advanced environmental noise monitoring, sound power determination and vibration measurement.

A free course planner wall calendar highlighting all UK training courses in 2003 can be ordered from Bruel and Kjaer UK.