Publications 1997

Conference Proceedings

1. Bahrami A. & Williamson H.M. "Effect of balde profile on sheet metal shear noise" Noisecon 97, 15-17 June, Pennsylvania, 471-476 (1997)
2. Li Y. J., Williamson H.M., Dai J & Norwood C.J. "Determination of surface mobility of an infinite plate over a circular contact under uniform force excitation by an experimental method. " Internoise 97, 25-27 Aug, Budapest, 683-686 (1997)
3. Burgess M.A., Williamson H.M. & Kanapathipillai S."Noise reduction for friction saws" Internoise 97, 25-27 Aug, Budapest, 279-282 (1997)
4. Astfalck A., Wang C., Lai J.C.S. & Pulle D. "vibro-acoustic measurements of an inverter driven induction motor" Internoise 97, 25-27 Aug, Budapest, 247-250 (1997)
5. Wang C., Lai J. C.S. "Vibration analysis of finite length circular cylindrical shells with different boundary conditions " Internoise 97, 25-27 Aug, Budapest, 1561-1564 (1997).
6. Astfalck, A., Pulle, D.W.J. & Lai, J.C.S. "Prediction of transient stator force distribution of invertor driven induction motors." Proceedings of AUPEC/EECON'97, The University of New South Wales, Sept 29 - Oct. 1, 1997, vol. I, 1-6 (1997) .
7. Lai, J.C.S. "Numerical modelling in acoustics - How useful is it?" Proceedings of WESTPRAC VI, Hong Kong, Nov 19-21, 1997, vol. II, 712-717 (1997).
8. Dai J., Williamson H.M. & Li Y.L. "Investigation of effective point mobility on a two dimensional contact area" Proceedings of WESTPRAC VI, Hong Kong, Nov 19-21, 1997, vol. 1, 215-220 (1997).
9. Bahrami A., Williamson H.M. & Lai J.C.S. "Effect of tooling parameters on the relationship between the radiated noise and induced force in shear cutting of sheet metal shear noise" 5th Int Cong Sound & Vib, 15-18 Dec, Adelaide, 1293-1300 (1997).
10. Burgess M. "Effectiveness of the Noise Insulation Program for Houses around Sydney Airport" 5th Int Cong Sound & Vib, 15-18 Dec, Adelaide, 2623-2628 (1997).
11. Li Y.L., Williamson H.M., Dai J. & Norwood C.J. "Estimation of surface mobility of an infinite plate for a square contact area with uniform force excitation by the finite element method" 5th Int Cong Sound & Vib, 15-18 Dec, Adelaide, 2477-2484 (1997).
12. Dai J., Williamson H.M. & Li Y.L. "Surface mobility for a rectangular contact region under a uniform velocity distribution" 5th Int Cong Sound & Vib, 15-18 Dec, Adelaide, 2493-2500 (1997).
13. Wang C. & Lai J.C.S. "Acoustic radiation form finite length cylindrical shells using boundary element method" 5th Int Cong Sound & Vib, 15-18 Dec, Adelaide, 877-884 (1997).
14. Williamson H.M. "Vibration Isolation Research for Naval Ships at the Australian Defence Force Academy" 3rd CF/CRAD Meeting on Naval Applications of Materials Technology, 22-24 April, Halifax, Canada, 584 - 596 (1997).

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Research Reports

1. Williamson, H., Burgess, M. and Kanapathipillai S,. 'Friction sawing noise control - Final report', AVU Report No.9618 (1997).
2. Burgess, M. 'Report on current noise issues for Land Use Assessment', AVU Report No.9619 (1996).
3. Kanapathipillai S., Williamson, H., and Burgess, M., 'Helcor saw noise control project - Noise reduction trials: Further damping and combined effects', AVU Report No.9620 (1996).
4. Li Y.J, Williamson H & Dai J. 'Determination of surface mobility of an infinite plate under uniform force excitation by an experimental method', AVU Report 9621 (1997).
5. Speakman, C., Eager, D., Williamson, H., Lai J. 'Effectiveness of Partial Enclosure Panels for an Expanded Metal Press - A Case Study' , AVU Report No.9622 (1997).
6. Burgess, M., Williamson, H. and Speakman C. 'Improving the Performance of Noise Abatement Enclosures for Roll Former Shears' , AVU Report No.9623 (1997).
7. Burgess, M., Williamson, H. and Speakman C. 'Noise Reduction By Automatic Stacking For Roll Formed Sheet Metal Products - A Case Study', AVU Report No.9701 (1997).
8. Burgess, M., Williamson, H. and Speakman C. 'Retrofit Noise Reduction Techniques for the Control of Impact Noise in the Sheet Metal Industry - Final Report' , AVU Report No.9703 (1997).
9. Wang C. & Lai J.C.S.. 'Vibration Ananlysis of Finite Length Circular Cylindrical Shells with Different Boundary Conditions', AVU Report 9704 (1997).
10. Wang C. & Lai J.C.S.. 'Radiation Efficiency of Finite Length Circular Cylindrical Shells with Different Boundary Conditions', AVU Report 9705 (1997).
11. Dai J., Williamson H. & Li Y. 'Mobility for a Uniform Conphase Velocity Distribution', AVU Report 9706 (1997).

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Consulting Reports

1. Burgess, M. 'Environmental noise levels and internal noise levels for Villawood factory of Metpol', AVU Report No.9702 (1997).
2. Burgess M "Sydney Airport Noise Amelioration Project: Effectiveness of insulation treatments used in the residential insulation scheme", Consultancy commission T96/1561, Unisearch Report 29684 (1997).
3. Burgess M "Noise level measurements Grassia’s Investments Pty Ltd", Unisearch Report 30006 (1997).
4. Burgess M "Noise level measurements Woden Tyre and Exhaust", Unisearch Report 30231 (1997).
5. Burgess M "Noise level measurements Fondi Investments Pty Ltd", Unisearch Report 30289 (1997).
6. Burgess, M. 'Environmental noise levels and internal noise levels for Unanderra factory of Metpol', AVU Report No.9707 (1997).
7. Burgess M "Sydney Airport Noise Amelioration Project: Relative merits of window systems and insulation treatments for lightweight dwellings", Extension of Consultancy commission T96/1561, Unisearch Report 29684 (1997).
8. Burgess M "Noise level measurements Canberra Abattoir", Unisearch Report 30878 (1997).
9. Burgess M "Acoustic impact of helicopter laning site at Snowy Moutains Hydro-electric Authority head office, Cooma", Unisearch Report 30278 (1997).
10. Burgess M "Review of noise control master plan for Fairbairn Park Motor Sports facility", Unisearch Report 31277 (1997).
11. Lai JCS "Noise level measurements of wood chipping machines" Unisearch Report 31701 (1997).
12. Burgess, M. 'Noise Assessment for John Dedman Parkway, Preliminary Assessment', Canberra Acoustics Report No.C9607 (1997).
13. Burgess, M. 'Environmental noise levels and internal noise levels for Villawood factory of Metpol', AVU Report No.9708 (1997).
14. Burgess, M. 'Environmental noise levels and internal noise levels for BHP Fencing factory at Smithfield', AVU Report No.9708 (1997).
15. Burgess M "Supplementary report Woden Tyre and Exhaust", Unisearch Report 30231 (1997).
16. Burgess M "Noise level measurements, Abbies Hospital Florist", Unisearch Report 31583 (1997).
17. Burgess M "Noise Hazzard Assessment for Transcription Facility, Dept Defence, Russell Offices", Unisearch Report 31858 (1997).
18. Burgess M "Workers Compensation Claim - Geoffrey Millard", Unisearch Report 31904 (1997).

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Publications 1997

PhD Thesis

1. Dickens J, "Dynamic characterisation of vibration isolators ", PhD thesis, University of NSW (1998).

Journal articles

1. Bahrami A, Williamson HM & Lai J.C.S. "Control of shear cutting noise: Effect of blade profile", Applied Acoustics, 54(1), 45-58 (1998)
2. Williamson H.M, Lai, J.C.S., Burgess M.A., Bahrami A., and Speakman C., "Noise reduction for a sheet metal shear", Canadian Acoustics, 26 (3), 23-24 (1998).
3. Williamson H.M, Lai, J.C.S., Dai J., Norwood C. and Li Y., "Vibration isolation - exploring the foundations", Canadian Acoustics, 26 (3), 40-41 (1998).

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Conference Proceedings

1. Williamson HM, Burgess MA & Kanapathipillai S " Noise Reduction for a Pipe Cutting Operation", Env & Occup Noise Conf, Banff Canada, 19-22 April, Paper 7, 20 April (1998)
2. Wang C & Lai, J.C.S. "The condition for beam-bending modes to dominate in the vibro-acoustic behaviour of a circular cylindrical shell", 16th ICA, 20-26 June, Seattle USA 2651-2652 (1998)
3. Wang C & Lai, J.C.S. "Modelling the vibration behaviour of an induction motor", 16th ICA, 20-26 June Seattle USA 2911-2912 (1998)
4. Fletcher NH & Tarnopolsky A "Acoustics of the avian vocal tract", 16th ICA, 20-26 June Seattle USA 693-694 (1998)
5. Burgess M & Bennett G "Some considerations in the environmental assessment of helicopter noise", Second Australian Pacific Vertiflight Conference on Helicopter Technology, 16-17 July, Canberra [no page numbers] (1998)
6. Burgess, M.A., Williamson H.M and Speakman C. "Some experiences with noise control for roll former shears", Internoise 98, 16-18 Nov, Christchurch paper 279 (1998)
7. Lai, J.C.S., Speakman C. and Williamson H.M., "Effectiveness Of Retrofit Noise Reduction Techniques Applied To A Roll Former Shear", Internoise 98, 16-18 Nov, Christchurch paper 61 (1998)
8. Wang YF,. Lai J.C.S, "Sound Radiation From Corrugated Sheets", Internoise 98, 16-18 Nov, Christchurch paper 9 (1998)
9. Burgess M., Williamson H.M., Speakman C., "Some Experiences With Noise Control For Roll Former Shears", Internoise 98, 16-18 Nov, Christchurch paper 279 (1998)

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Research Reports

1. Li Y.L. & Lai J.C.S.. 'Prediction of Surface Mobility for a finite Plate with Uniform Force Excitation by Structural Intensity Using FEA', AVU Report 9801 (1998)
2. Li Y.L. & Lai J.C.S.. 'Modal Analysis of a Simply Supported Plate', AVU Report 9802 (1998)
3. Dai J. & Lai J.C.S.. 'Surface Mobility of a Finite Thin Plate over a Rectangular Contact Area for a Uniform Force Distribution', AVU Report 9803 (1998
4. Wang YF,. Lai J.C.S, "Bending Vibration and Sound Radiation from Corrugated Sheets", AVU report 9805 (1998)
5. Clark R., Baird J and Lai J.C.S. "Investigation of damage to "nomex" Honeycomb Panel Using a Holographic Technique - Preliminary Investigations" AVU report 9807 (1998)

Consulting Reports

1. Harrap M "Vibration Testing for Leopard MBT Roadwheels", Unisearch Report 31199 (1998)
2. Burgess M "Noise from Summernats, January 1998", Unisearch Report 32710 (1998)
3. Burgess M "Noise from Dragway Activities, 1 January 1998", Unisearch Report 32907 (1998)
4. Burgess M "Noise from Dragway Activities, 7 February 1998", Unisearch Report 33008 (1998)
5. Burgess M "Noise from Dragway Activities, 8 March 1998", Unisearch Report 33009 (1998)
6. Burgess M "Acoustic Evaluation of Motor Sports Facility", Unisearch Report 33086 (1998)
7. Burgess M and Harrap M "Suspension Truck Seat Claim by Peter Hannaford", Unisearch Report 33251 (1998)
8. Burgess M "Attenuation of Road Traffic Noise by Fences", Unisearch Report 33085 (1998)
9. Burgess M "Working Paper on Noise Assessment for Intertown Public Transport Preliminary Assessment", Unisearch Report 33493 (1998)
10. Burgess M "Environmental Noise Measurements for Barton Highway Dog'otel", Unisearch Report 33494 (1998)