Finite element analysis of an earmuff-earcanal system

Authors

  • Mahborbeh Khani Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, 1100, Notre Dame Ouest, Que. H3L2G9, Canada
  • Kechroud Riyad Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, 1100, Notre Dame Ouest, Que. H3L2G9, Canada
  • Soulaïmani Azzeddine Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Ecole de Technologie Supérieure, 1100, Notre Dame Ouest, Que. H3L2G9, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustics, Differential equations, Finite element method, Stiffness matrix, Wave equations, Coupled structure, Earcanal, Earmuff

Abstract

The finite element model (FEM) of an earmuff-earcanal coupled structure-acoustic-cavity system to predict the level of protection for the wearer is discussed. The discretization of the pressure-wave equation by the finite element method leads to differential system of equations depending on fluid mass, stiffness matrix, and nodal pressure vector. The displacement of the structure coincides with the displacement of the acoustic particle while the dynamic equilibrium condition requires the normal force produced by the vibrating structure at the interface. The air cavity created within the ear-cup extends into the ear-canal up to the eardrum which is represented by a specific impedance. The predicted FEM attenuation provided by the earmuff is equal to 12.00 dB which is equal to 12.6 dB. The attenuation of the eanmuff is found to be weak around the first resonant 140 Hz of the coupled system.

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Published

2007-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Khani M, Riyad K, Azzeddine S. Finite element analysis of an earmuff-earcanal system. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2007 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Oct. 10];35(3):66-7. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1903

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 3 (2007)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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