Damping material is usually applied to steel panels of vehicles to reduce vibration levels. On
the other hand, the weight of a vehicle must be reduced to improve the rate of fuel …

Rolling stock manufacturers face the challenge of manufacturing lightweight high-speed
trains without deteriorating comfort. One of the difficulties is to mantain or increase structural …

Asphalt based damping material filled with glass fiber is commonly used as free layer
damping material (FDM) for body-in-white of automotive industry. However, the …

Sound intensity mapping contributes to a comprehensive analysis of the radiated noise
generated by a complex mechanical system, such as an electric powertrain. The numerical …

Damping layers for noise and vibration control of structures are used in many areas such as
mechanical and aerospace engineering, manufacturing and automotive industries. The …

Car manufacturers are constantly seeking methodologies to enhance acoustic performance
whilst meeting demanding weight and cost targets. Most optimisation strategies are …

Damping layers for noise and vibration control of structures are used in many areas such as
mechanical and aerospace engineering, manufacturing and automotive industries. In this …

A composition cork layer with constant thickness is used to study the form of unconstrained
and constrained damping treatments. Its spatial distribution problem over one side of the …

The IN-NOVA project is dedicated to develop and provide knowledge and solutions in the
field of noise reduction. Specifically, it aims to develop innovative and effective methods of …

Structure-born noise is one of the most important contributors to the interior noise in a
vehicle cabin. This can be effectively reduced by placing damping pads with special material …