Computational Simulation in Architectural and Environmental Acoustics

The book "Computational Simulation in Architectural and Environmental Acoustics" offers a comprehensive analysis of various methods for wave-based acoustic simulation and their application to problems in architectural and environmental acoustics. It begins with an introduction that provides an overview of computer-based simulation of the sound environment. The work is divided into two main parts: the first part consists of four chapters that address the fundamentals and advanced techniques of the three most common methods: the Finite Difference Time Domain method, the Finite Element Method, and the Boundary Element Method, as well as alternative time domain methods. The second part presents various applications, including room acoustics simulation, noise propagation simulation, the acoustic properties of building components, and auralization. This book serves as a valuable reference that covers the current state of the art in computer-based simulation for architectural and environmental acoustics.