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No sure what you mean. Please elaborate

SoundPLAN has a number of rail noise standards implemented (~10+). Some rail modeling standards consider corrections for the noise generation based on the rail track condition (concrete, wood,...) The US FTA / FRA does not include any correction for the track conditions. In regards to the implementation of modeling manuals / standards SoundPLAN what the developer wrote or intended. For FTA / FRA modeling the user can use typical correction for track conditions defined in other standards but then they are not following the FTA/FRA manual.

Table 5-6 bottom of table: "The General and Detailed noise models are based on high-speed trains operating on ballast and track. For systems which use slab track (i.e., with direct fixation) noise levels would be approximately 3 bB higher at-grade and 5 dB higher on an aerial guideway."

The above note is from the Sept 2012 Guidance Manual from US DOT, FRA, High-Speed Ground Transportation Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment.

The BABNxxx is a SoundPLAN network license file. I am not sure why you would want to rename it... it has nothing to do with the video. The license contains your license configuration (Modules), software maintenance expiration and in for network license the number of network seats.

As far as I recall the FTA and FRA manual don't have any specific correction for the different ballast types. The ballast type would only effect the wheel / rail interaction and noise generation. For a lot of trains with diesel locomotives with engine and exhaust noise are a primary noise sources. FTA and FRA have not update the noise emission data for a long time.

Thank you for the reference FTA / FRA links. Unfortunately those could still trick implement I will need to check the developer that any ballast correction would only apply to the wheel rail noise and not the engine/exhaust noise for the locomotives Maybe check with in a couple week to confirm

The aggressive search option has been removed in recent version. I suggest to enter the computer in the network that have the hasp keys in the Remote License Search Parameters. That list really helps finding the keys.

I think that should be possible. Please contact me via email

Yes you can add materials in INSUL. INSUL provides a database of materials but the user can add more materials into a custom database. I created a video on the INSUL material editor ruclips.net/video/Ea1y_Kbu6pY/видео.html - although that was created in v9 it still applies to the new INSUL v10 application

There are various options to increase the transmission loss at low frequencies depending on the type of construction. INSUL predicts the TL from 50 Hz to 5 kHz. As part of the initial steps of your design you have to come up with your spectral goal inside the studio. Then you need to check on the spectral transmission loss for the different path (e.g., the surrounding walls, doors, windows, floor and ceiling), the available space, construction type (framed construction, masonry,..) and funding for the project. With all that you can start using INSUL going through the different scenarios... the lower the allowable the more detailed you need ensure that have all the sound paths (direct and flanking) covered.

What is the meaning of "deviations" in insul tables description? (Below 100Hz)

Yes, the save option is not available in the trial version.

Not sure what the question is. If the dongle is broken it does not help to fix the hasp driver. Software applications that using single license or network license dongles are fundamentally trying to limit unauthorized installation and usage of the software.

It sounds to me the installer does not find the LFiles.zip file (language files) during the installation. The LFiles.zip file should be in the same folder as the Installation package (Install32SP0.exe). I am thinking the problem is that installation software is started within the zip file. Please unzip all files into a folder then start the installer. In this folder you should see (1) Install32SP0.exe and (2) Files.zip (do not unzip this file) good luck

you have to be more specific which program (GDB, Graphics,... ) you are using to zoom in and out. Also are you using v8.2 or v9. For the most part the zoom works with the mouse wheel up /down - zoom in / zoom out

Also, How can I create the Grid map graphics results ??

you may want to watch the following video on SoundPLAN Graphics Grid Noise Map ruclips.net/video/B0vcnUwm1ME/видео.html

Good question and my answer would be it depends. You can not import the DWG files. So you can export the DWG into a DXF file. You can import AutoCad DXF file but most 3D Objects in ACAD are not supported in SoundPLAN. I still find it very helpful to import the DXF file data as point line and area objects. If the data is organized you can select and modify the data or trace them the GDB. . After the import you start with a basic room layout and started adding room complexity as your refine the interior noise model. Just importing a Acad drawing into SoundPLAN is probably not the best idea as the interior drawing in ACAD drawing has typically too much detail as it was entered for a different purpose... visual representation or construction ... the acoustic model is typically less complex. I hope that answer your question.

INSUL has a feature call leakage that allows you to consider a leak in the construction. It can be entered as a slit (height, length, depth) or aperture (diameter). There are various parameter to select from based on two implemented papers by Gomperts or Mechel. Get a trial license and try it out.

No, not with the current software version. You can create the industrial building and then make a copy of it as a regular building for which you can run a facade noise calculation. The facade noise map would only predict the noise from the rest of source on this building. The noise that is radiated from the industrial building would not be included. I hope that makes sense.

@@HansForschner Thanks

Amr, sorry to hear that SoundPLAN ran out of memory. There are various possible issues why the runkernel did run out of memory. (1) Where you using the 32bit of 64bit version of SoundPLAN. The 32bit version is limited to ~ 3GB of memory. The 64 bit is limited by the RAM you have on your computer. Try to run your model with the 64bit software version (2) you entered a very complex model with line and area indoor sources and lots of interior walls. The more complex the model the more memory needs to be allocated. Make a copy of your indoor model and simplify your model - see if that improves your memory requirement. (3) Don't start with an indoor grid noise map. Grid noise maps usually require much more memory than the single receiver calculation. Start with single indoor receiver calculations. (4) the run parameter setting are too detailed which also can add/increase your memory requirements with your computer system. So please check your parameter settings In general it is a good practice to start the indoor model with a simple model and get some initial results and then add more complexity (i.e., source and walls, etc) into the model. You may want to contact your SoundPLAN hotline support person on how to troubleshooting the issue.

@@HansForschner thanks

@@HansForschner I will check my version but I noticed that when I go to download SoundPlan I only get 32 can yuu helps me to find 64 download link

@@amrsleem5229 pleasecheck with your distributor in regards to the download link for the 64bit software version.

The interface to Google Maps change ~ 2/2022 SoundPLAN had to change the map service browser that they were using in SoundPLANnoise and SoundPLANessential. To get this fixed you have to update your software with a revision dated after March 2022. That should fix the issue.

check our website www.navcon.com it shows our phone number and email

Yousssouf, the software is a commercial software developed for a very vertical / niche engineering field. Send me your contact information in an email if you are interest in getting pricing.

I am not sure what your question is. How can I help you?

​@@HansForschner how to download this software

@@FSKMusiQ you can download the INSUL software from the download page on the INSUL website www.insul.co.nz/download/ the normal installation is the demo version... if you want a trial version please contact me and I will send you a license file for a trial

Please check the video at 4:00 -> you add a new material. Give it a name and go through the parameters. If you have a new material that is similar to an existing material in the INSUL database - I would make a copy of this material which will put the copy in the custom library. From there you make changes to the name and the respective properties thickness, modules ... When you are done entering all the parameters you would create a STC or IIC model with your material and see if INSUL's prediction within a range of your test data of your material or assembly. If it looks different try to identify in which range you have discrepancies (mass area, resonances, coincidence range...). From there you will need to tweak your input until you are getting a better match. In case you have problems with the adjustments please contact Navcon.

The hasp link in the description should be always for the most current Windows OS

Thanks for the comment. Hasp keys is a technology that goes back to the early / mid 1990. The idea is to secure software license from being duplicated and sold on the black market. Today's options provide other tools such soft license and cloud licensing. There is a wide range of users, IT personal and software developers that have varying needs for security, transfer options, concerns of losing keys, . I don’t think there is one type of software license security that fits all. With that it is very likely that Hasp Keys will stay around for a couple of more years. In the meantime this video helps troubleshoot various issue that you may encounter. Cheers

you can save the custom material and it is saved in a folder C:\ProgramData\Marshall Day Acoustics\INSUL90\materials . In that folder you find ~ 15 xml file for custom data from materials, connection, cores, studs,.... you copy the file from one computer to other computers. You can also setup a network drive folder for your customer data files. If all computer refer to the same folder that would work the same way.

Odd just saw your comment... if you add or change a material it goes into a custom database. You can copy the customer files to a network directory and then set the path for the custom database in INSUL software settings. That way you share the material information over multiple computers or users.

@@HansForschner Hi, thank you for the response. I worked it out 5 months ago though. All sorted now. Thank you.

Dear Ashish Kumar Choksey, sorry to hear about your problem. If the Google Maps interface has worked in the past you maybe using an older software version (prior to March 2022). Google Maps made some changes in February 2022 and SoundPLAN had to develop a new interface. and incorporate the changes in a software update. The changes that includes a new online map service are available since March 2022. To download updates - Start the SoundPLAN v8.2Manager - Select the Menu Option Help - Updates & Downloads In case this a new setup please watch the video above in regards to setting up a Google Account creating a API code and then Enable the following GeoCoding API, Maps Elevation API, Javascript API, Places API

INSUL has several Fermacell boards in the material database. There is also a Sand/cement option... I will have to find out more about it.

Amr - good question. Typically the sound transmission through the outdoor noise barrier can be neglected as the barrier insertion loss is capped (per ISO9613-2) at 20 dB (single barrier) or 25 dB (double barrier). ISO requires that a barrier has a minimum surface mass of 10 kg/m^2 in addition there should be no major gaps or holes in the barrier. Typically even at low frequency the predicted barrier insertion loss is lower than the transmission loss of the barrier. The only situation that could be potentially an issue could arise if you have a very tall and light noise curtains barrier (> 6 m) that has no loaded septum and therefore has a low STC value. Especially if you have a source that radiates a lot of low frequency noise ... the estimated insertion loss over the barrier may be higher than the transmission loss through the curtain wall. Again this is only an issue if you have a very tall barrier and fairly weak barrier TL.

Glad it helped

Matt, thank you for your note. This issue was fixed in an SoundPLAN update release on 2/23/22. Fortunately SoundPLAN was able to incorporated a new web browser in less than a week. After the release the interface to Google Maps worked again. This issue triggered the creation of this video as users where exploring a work around to get aerial into the Geo-Database.

You can remove the fiberglass by changing the number of layers to 0. Also if you have tow concrete block walls you probably want to use a frame without connection... check out the INSUL helf for more information on frame types.

Sorry not possible. If I had to model that type of elevated tube and it is significant in dimension.... I would use the building object and float the building. The height of the floating building I would set to ~ 70 % of the object height ... so you simplify the reflective property and the potential shielding of the object. With the floating building SoundPLAN will predict the noise over, under and around the floating building if the source - receiver line of sight is blocked. It will also consider the reflection of the floating vertical building surfaces. Not ideal but still provides some consideration of your floating structure. Note - if you have floating buildings in your model the computation time will go up...

In the video about complex buildings I do you have some floating examples of buildings that look like a building with a hole in the center (e.g., donut)

@@HansForschner thanks for your answer, i'll try it that way