Objectives of SAPEM 2005
Dear colleagues and friends,
For several decades, porous materials have been widely used for noise
and vibration control purposes in building and transportation
industries. Theoretical models, numerical prediction tools,
engineering expertise and experimental techniques have reached such a
maturity that it is opportune to look back on the knowledge
acquired so far. The objective of SAPEM 2005 is to gather a limited
audience of academic researchers and industrial partners to review the
research results and the expertise acquired so far regarding the acoustics of
porous media. The aim is also to cover not only theoretical and experimental knowledge
about porous materials but to provide time to present examples of
industrial applications and point out problems encountered by
consultants and industries.
How far have we got and what are the issues which need to be addressed
today and tomorrow are two important questions to be discussed during
this symposium. Further considerations should concerned the questions on
which the research efforts should be concentrated.
The discussion will start with the modeling of sound propagation in
porous media and their characterisation. This will then lead to the
examination of the tools for calculating the response of a complex
system involving porous materials. Finally, new concepts of high
acoustic performance porous materials will be presented and
discussed.
The organising committee.