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Experimental Investigation of Sound Transmission Performance of Plates Made from Different Materials

Farklı Malzemelerden Üretilmiş Plakların Ses İletim Performanslarının Deneysel İncelenmesi

Mert Ali Özel(Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi)0000-0003-2887-3359
Eren Murtulu(SEGER Ses ve Elektrikli Gereçler San.A.Ş, Bursa, Türkiye)0009-0008-8912-0135
Hikmet Karşıyaka(SEGER Ses ve Elektrikli Gereçler San.A.Ş, Bursa, Türkiye)0009-0001-2641-9788
Pages
18–29
Publication Date
2026-03-31
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As a result of the study, the sound pressure levels obtained by exciting the plates with three different actuators were compared, revealing that both material stiffness–damping characteristics and actuator power/impedance significantly influence the acoustic response.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In this study, the sound transmission performance of seven plates with identical geometric dimensions but manufactured from different materials was experimentally investigated.
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Key Findings & Data:Three sound exciters with output powers of 15 W, 25 W, and 40 W were employed to evaluate the influence of material type and exciter power on sound transmission behavior.
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Conclusion & Impact:As a result of the study, the sound pressure levels obtained by exciting the plates with three different actuators were compared, revealing that both material stiffness–damping characteristics and actuator power/impedance significantly influence the acoustic response.
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⚙️Variables:Ses iletim kaybı · akustik performans · farklı malzemeler

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In this study, the sound transmission performance of seven plates with identical geometric dimensions but manufactured from different materials was experimentally investigated. Three sound exciters with output powers of 15 W, 25 W, and 40 W were employed to evaluate the influence of material type and exciter power on sound transmission behavior. The acoustic responses of the materials were compared, their suitability for industrial applications was assessed, and the contribution of varying power levels to transmission characteristics was analyzed in detail. The experimental findings demonstrate that both material selection and exciter power play a critical role in sound transmission performance, providing valuable insights for acoustic design and engineering applications. As a result of the study, the sound pressure levels obtained by exciting the plates with three different actuators were compared, revealing that both material stiffness–damping characteristics and actuator power/impedance significantly influence the acoustic response.

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Bu çalışmada, aynı geometrik boyutlara sahip ancak farklı malzemelerden üretilmiş yedi adet plakanın ses iletim performansları deneysel olarak incelenmiştir. Deney düzeneğinde, 15 W, 25 W ve 40 W gücünde üç farklı ses uyarıcısı (sound exciter) kullanılarak malzeme türünün ve uyarıcı gücünün ses iletimi üzerindeki etkileri değerlendirilmiştir. Farklı malzemelerin akustik davranışları karşılaştırılmış, endüstriyel uygulamalardaki kullanım uygunlukları irdelenmiş ve güç seviyesinin ses iletim karakteristiklerine olan katkısı detaylı şekilde analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen deneysel bulgular, malzeme seçiminin ve uyarıcı gücünün ses iletim performansında belirleyici rol oynadığını göstermekte olup, akustik tasarım süreçleri için önemli veri sağlamaktadır. Çalışma sonucunda, üç ayrı ses uyarıcısı ile titreştirilerek elde edilen ses basınç seviyeleri karşılaştırılmış ve hem malzeme sertliği–sönüm oranının hem de uyarıcı güç/empedansının akustik yanıtı belirlediği görülmüştür.

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Özel, M. A., Murtulu, E., Karşıyaka, H. (2026). Experimental Investigation of Sound Transmission Performance of Plates Made from Different Materials. Harran Üniversitesi Mühendislik Dergisi, Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1, 18–29. https://doi.org/10.46578/humder.1848320

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