COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SOUND SUPPRESSING LIGHTWEIGHT STRUCTURED PANELS AND MODERN NOISE PROTECTION MEANS

This article provides an overview of modern soundproof materials and structures used for acoustic insulation. Presently, we can find plenty of such noise insulation and sound absorption materials. One of the popular means to reduce noise and control sound today is the acoustic panels able to suppress and absorb different sounds. The article also analyses the effectiveness of acoustic and sound protection materials used in the industrial sphere. The comparative analysis of the sound protection and absorption effectiveness is carried out using sound absorption coefficients. It also presents the construction of a sound suppressing lightweight structured panel designed by the authors. The authors noted that these panels have better characteristics in comparison with other modern sound protection materials.