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| Posted by: FastLineare ® 02/10/2009, 09:42:39 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
Hello All, My partner and I are mechanical engineering technology students who are in search of a feasible senior design project related to acoustics. During the first semester we will be doing the theoretical parts then during the second semester we will be doing the hands-on implementation/build. Both my partner and I have a strong theoretical base as we did not take the normal cirriculum associated with an MET program. My design partner and I play several musical instruments. Her main instrument is the Clarinet and mine is the Viola. We are hoping to find a project that will mix our passion for music with our study of mechanical engineering. After I complete the BSMET, I plan to complete a MSME with a focus on structural dynamics and vibro acoustics. Therefore, I would like to use this senior design project as preparation before going in to the MSME program. We would appreciate any thoughts or ideas that you have. So far the only project relating to acoustics we have in our basket is to improve on the architectural acoustics of an auditorium at our school. However, due to funding that would possibly be required to complete such a project, we are staying very open minded. Thank you, FastLineare |
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Posted by: randykimball ®  02/10/2009, 11:45:14 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
Interesting.. we do not help with school projects. However you have worded you question in a different manner. Suggestions... (BTY, ...I built my own violin...) have you considered studying which portions of a string instrument (such as a Viola) project which pitches and how the type of woods and their finish and densities effect that projection? This opens directly into your interests. The worst suggestion of your lifetime may be the catalyst to the grandest idea of the century, never let suggestions go unsaid nor fail to listen to them. |
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| Posted by: FastLineare ® 02/10/2009, 12:29:32 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
Its funny you mention that because that was our first idea for a project. We were looking at the possibility of studying the violin bow to determine what kind of positive sound characteristics could be gained by using a composite material (instead of wood) such as carbon fiber. I suppose this same type of thinking could be applied to any part of the violin or any other instrument. Thank you for your input... Modified by FastLineare at Tue, Feb 10, 2009, 12:40:17 |
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| Posted by: randykimball ® 02/11/2009, 08:35:54 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
You do realize that different areas of a violin type instrument are carved to different thicknesses, the "F" holes, and the body shape have been developed to promote specific richness of sound. An in depth study into this with modern digital equipment could reap rewards. Perhaps instead of such an instrument having to age to perfection you could discover a property which could be achieved day one by a combination of wood selection, glues, composites, and finishes. You COULD improve the instruments. The worst suggestion of your lifetime may be the catalyst to the grandest idea of the century, never let suggestions go unsaid nor fail to listen to them. Modified by randykimball at Wed, Feb 11, 2009, 08:37:33 |
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| Posted by: FastLineare ® 02/11/2009, 11:22:07 Author Profile eMail author Edit |
We could analyze the effect of geometry, glue used, types of wood, finishing, and other parameters which produce the quality of sound. We probably have access to aged instruments and new instruments because we are collaborating with the music department at our school. Maybe we could analyze one brand of instrument that has not changed in design for a long period of time. We could statistically determine what is considered a good quality aged instrument brand. Nice idea! Thanks.
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