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A group of visitors wearing high-visibility safety vests and hard hats stand outside a multi-storey building under construction during a site tour. The building features exposed structural framing, scaffolding and partially completed exterior walls. Several attendees gather in front of the structure while others walk across the gravel construction site. Logos for engineering firms ARUP and Farrat are visible on some safety vests. The scene is set under a bright blue sky with large clouds, highlighting a modern construction and engineering project.

Optimising Vibration Isolation Systems in Building Design

Project outline This PhD project tackles one of the most pressing challenges in modern construction: how to optimize vibration isolation systems to minimize concrete usage, reduce environmental impact, and enhance urban living. By combining […]

An acoustics research experiment is set up in a laboratory containing sound-absorbing wall panels. A person stands beside a microphone mounted on a stand and a test panel made of acoustic material. Additional specialised equipment, including a head-shaped acoustic measurement device, is visible on a table in the background. The scene shows a controlled environment for studying sound transmission, recording or acoustic performance.

Communication and Listening Effort for Blind and Partially Sighted People

Project outline Blind and partially sighted people are heavily reliant on gathering information via aural means. However, having reduced visual input increases listening effort. You will either investigate the cocktail party effect for people with sight loss or reducing listening effort […]

A suspended measurement microphone hangs from cables beneath a ceiling fitted with curved wooden acoustic panels. The microphone is positioned among tensioned wires and acoustic treatment elements designed to control sound within the space. The background is softly out of focus, highlighting the microphone and the architectural acoustics features of the room.

Improving the Accuracy of Transfer Path Analysis for Prototyping Vehicles

Project outline Predicting the noise and vibration from complex structures like cars is a common challenge in engineering design. Transfer Path Analysis (TPA) can be used for this NVH work, speeding prototyping and reducing design costs. In TPA, you break down systems into key components, coupling together models of vibration sources, such as […]

An acoustics experiment takes place inside an anechoic chamber lined with large wedge-shaped sound-absorbing panels. A loudspeaker mounted on a stand faces measurement equipment positioned on a tripod, while a researcher stands nearby holding a notebook. The chamber’s geometric foam wedges cover the walls to minimise sound reflections, creating a controlled environment for acoustic testing and measurement.

Improving Noise and Vibration in Cars

Project outline Option A – Advanced acoustic metamaterials for automotive application The sound a car makes is extremely important for customer satisfaction. Acoustic materials are one of the most common […]