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This paper presents FEM models of acoustic soundboards, including a simplified rectangular plate and an acoustic guitar soundboard. The study validates the models through experimental measurements. Results indicate that FEM modeling and measurement systems can optimize workflow in instrument manufacturing. The research investigates the importance of wood's anisotropic properties in simulations and its impact on designing bracing patterns and analyzing resonances. The paper also explores alternative bracing patterns and their impact on instrument performance. Future research aims to include the guitar’s body in the model and to improve the accuracy of the predictions.
11 September 2025
Auditorium Acoustics 2025
08 September 2025, 09:00 AM
The IOA continues to broaden its reach to the wider acoustics and acoustics-related communities as well as the public.
Discover the world of sound with exciting new installations and interactive sound works.
The ICUA 2020 Conference Committee has decided that it is not possible to hold the conference in July. The Conference will now take place in June 2022.
The all-girl Norbury Manor Business & Enterprise College recently held a “Deep Learning” session where Year 9 students had an opportunity to learn about different careers prospects
The International Year of Sound (IYS2020) is organized by ICA (International Commission of Acoustics) and it follows naturally as an important contribution to the UNESCO Charter of Sound
This is a list of some of the main upcoming events for acousticians in the UK and abroad.
This autumn saw the Musical Instrument Scrapheap Challenge for first year students studying the acoustics MEng at the University of Southampton.
Whilst it’s not often I buy a textbook based on a catchy title, Robert Apfel’s “Deaf Architects & Blind Acousticians” is one that has always stuck in my mind.