The Center for Sound and Vibration

The Center for Sound and Vibration was established in the School of Engineering at the North Carolina State University in 1969 under sponsorship from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The total research expenditures by the Center during its existence are in excess of $10 million. Funding sources have included private, state and federal agencies, and numerous industrial sponsors. Over 100 students have received advanced degrees through the Center, specializing in areas such as applied acoustics, the effects of noise and vibration on man, machinery design and machinery noise control, aeroacoustics, underwater acoustics, structural dynamics and signal processing. These students have made significant contributions in industry, private and federal research laboratories, and in academia. The Center's accumulated expertise and facilities are a driving force for the current participating faculty to aggressively continue the important role that the Center plays in pursuing significant research of national and international import.

The main objective of the Center's multi-disciplinary research program is to study real-world problems in topical areas germane to the Center. Research is supported by various ancillary activities and resources. For instance, the Center serves as a focus for this work by providing modern facilities for teaching, providing the means for faculty and graduate students to conduct research, and establishing strong ties with industry and government agencies. Furthermore, these ties are strengthened through financial support for the Center's activities, the placement of graduates in the sound and vibration work-place and through short courses and seminars, and public assistance activities conducted by the Center's faculty.

The development plan for the Center continues to evolve so that the facilities images/and resources will be available to meet industrial and national needs. This is reflected in the continually changing posture of the research effort.

Organization and Goals

Faculty

Research Programs

Facilities

Academic and Extension Programs

Graduate Student Support

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