Resources

Sound Insulation

Accuracy of prediction methods for sound transmission

by Keith Ballagh, Principal, MDA Auckland. Presented at Internoise 2004.

Using sound insulation software to predict non-achievement of performance standards (criteria)

by Peter Heinze, Associate, MDA Adelaide. Presented at the NZ Acoustical Society conference 2002.

Sound insulation of timber framed structures

by Keith Ballagh, Principal, MDA Auckland. Presented at the 8th Western Pacific Acoustics conference 2003 (Keynote paper)

Accompanying presentation to 'Sound Insulation Of Timber Framed Structures'

Room Acoustics

Suitability of New Zealand halls for chamber music

by Janne Sanders, Consultant, MDA Auckland.

Acoustic design & performance of the Bruce Mason Theatre

by Joanne Valentine, Senior Consultant & Chris Day, Principal, MDA Auckland.

Published in proceedings of the 1998 16th International Congress on Acoustics and 135th Meeting Acoustical Society of America (Joint ICA/ASA Conference).

Classroom Acoustics - A New Zealand Perspective

Principal Authors: Joanne Valentine, Senior Consultant, MDA Auckland & Oriole Wilson, National Audiology Centre.

Other Authors: Miklin Halstead(1), George Dodd(1), Ken McGunnigle(2), Anne Hellier(3), John Wood(3)

1. Acoustics Research Centre, University of Auckland,2. Prendos NZ Ltd, 3. Specialist Education Services, Ministry of Education

The full report can be found at the Oticon Foundation website.

Acoustic Design Guides

Rooms for speech

This document provides architects and designers with a structured approach to the acoustic design of a room that will ensure it will sound as good as it looks.

Recent changes to the Building Code of Australia (May 2004)

in May 2004 the sound insulation requirements of the BCA changed significantly. This brochure outlines the major revisions.

Environmental Noise

Sound reflection from a motorway barrier

by Chris Day, Principal, MDA Auckland.

Application of the NSW EPA road traffic noise criteria to heavy vehicle traffic associated with rural industry in Tasmania

by Cornelius (Neil) Huybregts, Senior Consultant, MDA Melbourne

Presented at Australian Acoustical Society Conference 2004

Noise control at gas-fired compressor stations

by Tim Marks, Director, MDA Melbourne Presented at the Australian Acoustical Society conference 1999.

Acoustic planning of Australian inner city areas - an innovative approach

by Frank Butera & Noel Morris, Senior Consultants, MDA Melbourne

Community response to changes in railway noise exposure

by Cornelius (Neil) Huybregts, Senior Consultant, MDA Melbourne. Presented at the 8th Western Pacific Acoustics conference 2003

Predicting and modelling port noise

by Keith Ballagh , Director, MDA Auckland

Managing Port Noise Effects Experience with the New Zealand Port Noise Standard

Accompanying presentation to Predicting and modelling port noise, (with Sylvia Allan, MWH) Presented at the Coasts & Ports Australasian Conference, 2003.

Application of the NSW EPA road traffic noise criteria to heavy vehicle traffic associated with rural industry in Tasmania

by Cornelius (Neil) Huybregts, Senior Consultant, MDA Melbourne. Presented at Australian Acoustical Society Conference 2004.

Mechanical Services Noise

A new method for the acoustic analysis of complex mechanical services systems requiring low noise levels

by Tim Marks, Director, MDA Melbourne Presented at Internoise 2004

Explicit formulas for the calculation of regenerated noise in ducts

by Tim Marks, Director, MDA Melbourne Presented at Internoise 2004

Vibration

Noise and vibration control at the new KL Sentral main station development

by Tim Marks, Director, MDA Melbourne. Presented at Internoise 2000