Vol. 51 No. 3 (2023): Proceedings of Acoustics Week in Canada 2023 Conference

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Guest Editorial

AWC2023: Welcome to Montréal!

Olivier Doutres, Thomas Padois

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General planning - Plenaries

Olivier Doutres, Thomas Padois

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Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

Increasing Detectability and Reducing Annoyance of Alarm Design Using Acoustic Structures of Musical Instruments

Andres Elizondo Lopez, Joseph Schlesinger, Michael Schutz

26-27
The Introduction of Acoustics in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Frameworks

Viken Koukounian, Ethan Bourdeau, Michael Bolduc

28-29
Impact of Speed and Throttle Adjustments on FTA Noise Model in Transit Rail Analysis Including Case Study

Ian Matthew, Anthony Amarra

30-31
Sign Language Handshapes, Similarly to Speech Sounds, Exploit Biomechanical Endpoints

Oksana Tkachman, Shannon Hsu, Maria Samarskaya, Cindy Zhao, Bryan Gick

32-33
High-Fidelity Acoustic Simulation of a Recorder Using PowerFLOW

Elissa El Hajj, Davide De Cicco, Annie Ross, David Vidal

38-39
A New Empirical Model Derivation for the Estimation of Turbulent Boundary Layer Power Spectral Density Aircraft Using Machine Learning Regression

Zachary Huffman, Joana Rocha

40-41
Turbulence Distortion Effect on Leading Edge Noise from Wind Turbine Blades

Vasishta Bhargava Nukala, Chinmaya Prasad Padhy

42-43
Incidence des meneaux d’un mur-rideau sur l’indice ASTC de cloisons intérieures

Julien Fenninger, Alexandre Couture

46-47
Recent Experience in the Design of Music Recital Halls

Bill John Gastmeier, Mandy Chan

48-49
Effect of Acoustic Treatment and Table Dividers on Diners’ Experience in a Montréal Restaurant

Cynthia Tarlao, Edda Bild, Catherine Guastavino

50-51
The Acoustical Challenges for Modular Buildings used for Residential Purposes

David Stepanavicius, Paul E Marks

52-53
Airborne Sound Transmission in Cross-Laminated Timber Buildings: The Influence of Building Height

Erik Nilsson, Sylvain Ménard, Delphine Bard

54-55
Apparent Impact Insulation Class (AIIC) Testing of Various Roof Terrace Assemblies and Evaluating the Need for Additional Mitigation

Jessica Tsang

56-57
Wall-Pressure Spectrum Model Based on Artificial Neural Networks Predictions

Andrea Arroyo Ramo, Michaël Bauerheim, Stéphane Moreau

66-67
Modeling of Field Sound Insulation for Multi-Layered CLT Floor Assemblies Using Artificial Neural Networks

Mohamad Bader Eddin, Sylvain Ménard, Delphine Bard Hagberg, Jean-Luc Kouyoumji

68-69
Use of Logistic Regression Models as a Supervised Learning Algorithm to Identify Impulsive Sounds in Monitored Sound Data

Harry Ao Cai

70-71
Enhancing Environmental Noise Management Through Siamese Convolutional Neural Network with Triplet Lost Function for Identification of Principal Sound Sources

Jean-Pierre Côté, Marc-André Gaudreau, Sousso Kelouwani

72-73
Deep Learning-Based Approach for Acoustic Source Localization in Turbulent Flows

Arnav Joshi, Jean-Pierre Hickey

74-75
Enhancing Automatic Speech Recognition of a Regional Dialect: A Pilot Study with Québécois French

Xinyi Zhang, Lucia Eve Berger, Duc-Hoa Tran, Rachel Bouserhal

76-77
Accuracies in Algorithmic Predictors of Musical Emotion

Jackie Zhou, Cameron Anderson, Michael Schutz

78-79
Characterization of Noise Produced During Continuous and Sparse Sampling Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Olivier Robin, Félix Le Moigne-Le Dem, Pascal Tétreault, Domnique Lorrain, Vivien Staehle

82-83
Miniaturized Acoustic Concentrators for Local Generation of Ultrasonic Waves

Ibrahima Touré, Nicolas Quaegebeur

84-85
Numerical Analysis of Energy Density Distribution in the Human Lungs Under Low-Frequency Acoustic Excitation

Arife Uzundurukan, Sébastien Poncet, Daria Camilla Boffito, Philippe Micheau

86-87
Understanding the Skill Gap of Post-Secondary Graduates Entering the Acoustic Consulting Profession

Abigail Farkas

90-91
Teaching Concepts of Acoustical Waves in Air - Part 2

William John Gastmeier

92-93
Effects of the Hardness of Acoustic Test Fixtures' Ears on the Evaluation of Earplug’s Direct Transmissions Facing High-Level Impulse Noises.

Cyril Blondé-Weinmann, Pascal Hamery, Thomas Joubaud, Véronique Zimpfer

98-99
Measurements in the Open and Closed Ear Canal: Comparison Between Different Artificial Head Concepts

Véronique Zimpfer, Cyril Blondé-Weinmann, Pascal Hamery, Thomas Joubaud, Franck Sgard

100-101
Binaural Beamformer: An early Proof of Concept for Wearables Audio Devices

Stéphane Dedieu, Thomas Padois, Jérémie Voix

102-103
Towards Adjustable Loudness Compensation in Hearing Protectors for Musicians

Elliot Drees, Eugénie Segers, Caroline Traube, Jérémie Voix

104-105
Development of the Subjective Evaluation Method of Hearing Protectors

Farhad Forouharmajd, Adrian Fuente, Hadi Asady, Siamak Pourabdian

106-107
Time-Domain Numerical Investigation to Assess Noise Reduction Allowed by a Non-Linear Passive Earplug Facing Impulse Noises.

Christophe Ruzyla, Pascal Hamery, Cyril Blondé-Weinmann, Sébastien Roth

108-109
On the Use of Wide Dynamic Range Compression and Other Algorithms to Improve Hearing Protection of Workers with Hearing Impairment: A Preliminary Study on Speech Intelligibility

Solenn Ollivier, Hugues Nélisse, Jérémie Voix

110-111
Functional Discomfort of Earplugs and its Influencing Variables

Bastien Poissenot-Arrigoni, Alessia Negrini, Djamal Berbiche, Franck Sgard, Olivier Doutres

112-113
Development of an Eco-Acoustic Absorber Based on Local Recycled Granular Materials

Islam Ben Amara, Raymond Panneton, Richard Gagné

120-121
CFD Simulations of the Static Airflow Resistivity of a Perforated Solid: Effects of Size and Flow Velocity

Alla Eddine Benchikh Le Hocine, Tenon Charly Kone, Maël Lopez, Raymond Panneton, Thomas Dupont, Kévin Verdière

122-123
Assessment of Acoustic Properties of Mycelium-Based Composites Materials

Alexis Boisvert, Saïd Elkoun, Olivier Robin, Félix-Antoine Bérubé-Simard

124-125
On the Use of Condensation Models for Describing Highly Damped Multilayered Structures

Rafael da Silva Raqueti, Noureddine Atalla, Morvan Ouisse, Emeline Sadoulet-Reboul

126-127
In-situ Measurement of Acoustic Impedance in Presence of Grazing Flow

Xukun Feng, Zacharie Laly, Noureddine Atalla

128-129
Added Viscous Damping in Microperforated Plates Within a Nonlinear Acoustic Regime

Lucie Gallerand, Mathias Legrand, Thomas Dupont, Raymond Panneton, Philippe Leclaire

130-131
Method for Characterizing the Acoustic Properties of Thin Metamaterials Capable of Attenuating Broadband Noise at Low Frequencies.

Tenon Charly Kone, Sebastian Ghinet, Raymond Panneton, Anant Grewal

132-133
Finite Element Study of Perfect Sound Absorbing Porous Material with Periodic Conical Hole Profile

Zacharie Laly, Noureddine Atalla, Raymond Panneton, Sebastian Ghinet, Christopher Mechefske

134-135
Investigations on a Periodic Acoustic Metamaterial for Multi-Tonal Noise Attenuation

Zacharie Laly, Christopher Mechefske, Sebastian Ghinet, Behnam Ashrafi, Charly Kone

136-137
Aeroacoustic Optimization of a Metacage to Block the Noise Emitted by an Exhaust Fan

Marco Lizotte, Jean-Bernard Piaud, Raymond Panneton, Tenon Charly Kone, Jean-Christophe Cuillière, Vincent François

138-139
Engineered Materials for Acoustics: Metamaterials, Sonic Crystals and Calculated Microstructures

Raymond Panneton

140-141
Sonic Crystal Acoustic Attenuation Applied to Exhaust Air Systems

Jeremy Plé, Tenon Charly Kone, Allaeddine Benchikh Lehocine, Raymond Panneton

142-143
Acoustic Metamaterials for Low-Frequency Noise Reduction: a Review

Niloofar Rastegar, Davide De Cicco, David Vidal, Annie Ross

144-145
Bragg Bands Generation in Beams and Plates for Mass Reduction and Vibroacoustic Performance

Olivier Robin, Vania Gonzalez, Nicolas Bohmwald, Viviana Meruane

146-147
Value Engineering ‘Acoustics’ Into Projects

Michael Bolduc, Viken Koukounian

154-155
Preliminary Numerical and Experimental Studies of Active Acoustic Control of Double-Glazed Partition Walls

Jonathan Mifundu Nzengi, Pierre Grandjean, Alain Berry, Philippe Micheau

156-157
Dynamics of Harmonic Active Sound Control with a Harmonic Acoustic Pneumatic Source

Alexandre Schiavini

158-159
Manufacturers' Sound Data – Application Experiences

Pier-Gui Lalonde, Gregory E. Clunis

162-163
Digital Earplug Featuring Combined Noise Dosimetry and Electrocochleography: a Proof of Concept.

Adélaïde Douchet, Alexis Pinsonnault-Skvarenina, Gabrielle Crétot-Richert, Malo Richard, Valentin Pintat, Jérémie Voix

164-165
Urban Noise Observatory and Management Tool – Application to Quebec Case

Raphaël Duée, Paul Otis-Bouchart D'Orval, Djesone Gomis

166-167
Noisemonitor : A Python Package for Sound Level Monitor Analysis

Valérian Fraisse

168-169
Auralisation: A Valuable Consultation and Engagement Tool for Infrastructure Projects – Case Study of Airspace Change for a Regional Airport

Vincent Jurdic, Calum Sharp, David Hiller, Ryan Biziorek, Caroline Harvey

170-171
Lessons Learned Monitoring Near and Further From Wind Turbines

William K.G. Palmer

172-173
Relationship Between Community Complaints and Noise Level During the Construction of a Large Road Infrastructure in Montréal

Alexis Pinsonnault-Skvarenina, Véronique Guay, Renaud Leblanc-Guindon, Mathieu Carrier, Tony Leroux

174-175
Psychoacoustic Parameters and Ear Canal Role

Hadi Asady, Siamak Pourabdian, Adrian Fuente, Mehdi Jalali, Ali Ahmadi, Fatemeh Ansari, Farhad Forouharmajd

176-177
A Criterion Based on the Calculation of a Solid Angle to Assess the Quality of Acoustic Images Obtained With a SMA

Kevin Rouard, Julien St-Jacques, Franck Sgard, Olivier Doutres, Hugues Nélisse, Loic Boileau, Alain Berry, Nicolas Quaegebeur, François Grondin, Thomas Padois

178-179
Influence of the Scattering Effect on Acoustic Image Obtained with a Spherical Microphone Array

Julien St-Jacques, Kevin Rouard, Franck Sgard, Hugues Nélisse, Alain Berry, Nicolas Quaegebeur, François Grondin, Loic Boileau, Olivier Doutres, Thomas Padois

180-181
Improving the Detection of Melodic Sequences Through the Addition of Inharmonic Frequencies

Connor Wessel, Michael Schutz

182-183
Bridging the Gap Between Sound and Non-Sound Professionals with Virtual Reality

Richard Yanaky, Catherine Guastavino

192-193
Biomechanical Simulation of Lateral Asymmetry in Tongue Bracing

Jasia Azreen, Connor Mayer, Yadong Liu, Arian Shamei, Ian Stavness, Bryan Gick

196-197
Creaky Voice in Canadian English: An Acoustics-Focused Method

Jeanne Brown

198-199
Variation in Articulation Rate in New Brunswick French

Wladyslaw Cichocki, Luke Hagar, Yves Perreault

200-201
The Analysis of Speech Perception with the Use of Hearing Protection Earplugs using the Canadian Digit Triplet Test

Ahmed El Mawazini, Christian Giguère

202-203
A 3D Voice-Hearing Simulator Co-Created by Voice Hearers and Researchers: Preliminary Sound Quality Evaluation

Philippe-Aubert Gauthier, Kevin Zemmour, Sylvain Grignon, Bálint Demers, Catherine Lejeune, Sandrine Rousseau, Mouloud Boukala, Sofian Audry, Sylvio Arriola, Alain Berry, Kevin Whittingstall

204-205
Timing of Perioral Muscle Suppression in Smiled Speech

Yadong Liu, Kyra Hung, Melissa Villasenor, Shannon Colcleugh, Eunhee Chung, Bryan Gick

206-207
Articulation and Acoustics of Korean Liquids: A Case Study in Loanword Adaptation

Naim Lim, Alexei Kochetov, Yoonjung Kang

208-209
The Acoustics of Borrowed /ɚ/ in Quebec French

Massimo Lipari

210-211
Acoustic Variation in Speech: Contrasting Initial and Later Stages of Conversations Showing Opinion Convergence and Divergence

Charlize Ma, Jahurul Islam, Effie Kao, Raechel Kitamura, Stephanie Wang, Marcell Maitinsky, Bryan Gick

212-213
VOT Analysis of L1 and L2 Speakers of Itza’

Jack Mahlmann

214-215
Tongue Adjustments in the Chest-Head Register Transition of Operatic Singers

Grace Bengtson, Elena Massing, Cindy Zhao, Maria Samarskaya, Jahurul Islam, Bryan Gick

216-217
Hearing Health in Remote Quebec: A Case Study from a Native School

Daniel Paromov, Victoria Duda, Julie McIntyre, Phaedra Royle, Adriana Lacerda

218-219
Development of a Method to Assess In-Ear Speech Intelligibility Through Listening Effort

Alexis Pinsonnault-Skvarenina, Philippe Chabot, Ajin Tom, Antoine Bernier

220-221
Electroacoustic performance of alternative listening devices: candidates for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss?

Alexis Pinsonnault-Skvarenina, Fabien Bonnet, Mathieu Hotton, Hugues Nélisse, Jérémie Voix

222-223
A Listening Effort Based Comparative Analysis of CROS Hearing Aids and Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices for Single-Sided Deafness Patients

Olivier Valentin, François Prévost, Don Luong Nguyen, Alexandre Lehmann

224-225
Assessment of Propeller Cavitation Inception Speed Based on Onboard Vibration and Underwater Acoustic Data

Kamal Kesour, Paul Camerin, Jean-Christophe Gauthier Marquis, Cédric Gervaise

232-233
Measurement of Vessel Underwater Acoustic Signature – Repeatability Assessed on the Mars Database

Pierre Cauchy, Pierre Mercure-Boissonnault, Faniry Rabetoandro, Cécile Perrier de la Bathie, cedric gervaise, Guillaume Saint-Onge, Sylvain Lafrance

234-235
The Mars Database – Source Levels Measured for the Fleet Navigating the St. Lawrence Estuary

Pierre Mercure-Boissonnault, Pierre Cauchy, Faniry Fitiavana Rabetoandro, Cédric Gervaise, Guillaume St-Onge, Jeanne Mérindol, Cécile Perrier de la Bathie, Hugo Catineau, Sylvain Lafrance

236-237
Analysis of the Variability of Ship Acoustic Signatures Measured as a Function of Hydrophone Configuration

Cecile Perrier de la Bathie, Pierre Cauchy, Guillaume St-Onge, Pierre Mercure-Boissonnault, Cédric Gervaise, Sylvain Lafrance

238-239
Assessment of Equivalent Properties for Multilayered Panels

Diego Martin Tuozzo, Noureddine Atalla

242-243
Étude sur la fréquence d'apparition d'aptonymes acoustiques et musicaux en France contemporaine

Odile Clavier, Nicolas Trompette, Stéphanie Viollon, Jérémie Voix

244-245
Size of Velopharygeal Opening and Nasality Measurements from Acoustic Features

Jahurul Islam, Bryan Gick

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Other Features

Call for Papers: Joint ASA-AWC2024

Article - Engineering Acoustics / Noise Control

Waste Corn Husk Fibers for Sound Absorption Applications

Umberto Berardi, Monireh Fattahi, Ebrahim Taban, Roberto Stasi, Mohammad SheikhMozafari

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Fabrication of Eco-friendly Micro-Perforated Panel Through Additive Manufacturing

Umberto Berardi, Ehsan Rezaieyan, Paolo Croce, Ebrahim Taban