Analytical simulation of the effects of noise control treatments on an excavator cab using statistical energy analysis

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

5-15-2007

Department

Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics

Abstract

The objective of this study was to utilize Statistical Energy Analysis (SEA) to simulate the effects of a variety of noise control treatments on the interior sound pressure level (SPL) of a commercial excavator cab. In addition, the effects of leaks on the SPL of the excavator cab were also investigated. This project was conducted along with various tests that were used to determine the inputs needed to accurately represent the loads that the cab experienced during operation. This paper explains the how the model was constructed, how the loads were applied to the model, the results that were obtained from application of treatments, and a study of the effects of introducing leaks to the cab structure in the SEA model.

Publisher's Statement

Copyright © 2007 SAE International. Publisher’s version of record: https://doi.org/10.4271/2007-01-2315

Publication Title

SAE Technical Papers

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