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FONOCON sound resonator

Sound-absorbent edges have been the subject of experiments for many decades. Forster has now pioneered a clear solution based on the law of physics and using an efficient combination of computer simulations and standardised experiments – the FONOCON sound resonator. An acoustically effective cap optimised specifically for the noise spectrum of railways, the FONOCON can be used on existing as well as newly built noise barriers.

Sound resonator installation
Fonocon sound resonator

Acoustically effective cap optimised specifically for the noise spectrum of railways.

Drawing on scientific partners that provide the acoustic expertise, it is now possible to obtain clear information on the actual effectiveness and assign such data to the relevant European standards. The accoustic effect is a major factor in rating the effectiveness of a resonator which Forster has efficiently and compatibly harnessed to the design of its noise protection system. In terms of factors such as acoustics, design and functionality, the FONOCON sound resonator is a unique innovation.

R&D project

The acoustic concept underlying the top edge system is based on λ/4 resonators. These resonators which are closed on one side, cancel the noise pressure of the resonance frequency at apetures of the resonator chambers due to destructive interference. 

In order to optimise the FONOCON Sound-Resonator, the lengths of the resonator chambers have to be adapted to the ultimate use.

Sound resonator performance
Acoustically effective cap

Assessment of total acoustic effectiveness in the far field.

In addition to optimising noise diffraction, there are at least two more aspects that help reduce the noise: the projecting edge of the system (compared to the remaining noise barrier) and the geometric alingment of the absorption area.

Contact International

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Australia

A1 Highways Pty Ltd

3-9 Octal St
Yatala (Queensland) EX 4207

Contact: Mick Lunn
+61 7 3804 7912
mick.l@a1highways.com.au
www.a1highways.com.au

Canada

KCI Kraft Consulting

1773 146 Street
Surrey BC EX V4A 5V4

Contact: Rainer Kraft
+1 604 655 3577
rainer@kraftconsulting.ca
www.krafconsulting.ca

Czech Republic

Forster archívna a dopravná technika s.r.o.

Smaragdová 4
85110 Bratislava
+421 902 702 464
 
www.forster.sk

Olga Zöchbauer

Sales Noise Control
+43 7442 501-123
o.zoechbauer@forster.at

Germany

Wolfgang Schuller

Sales Manager Noise Control
+43 7442 501-468
 

Romania

FORSTER RO S.R.L.

Str. Aurel Vlaicu, nr.41
551041 Medias
+40 269 803 646


www.forster.ro

Slovakia

Forster archívna a dopravná technika s.r.o.

Smaragdová 4
85110 Bratislava
+421 902 702 464
 
www.forster.sk

Olga Zöchbauer

Sales Noise Control
+43 7442 501-123
o.zoechbauer@forster.at

Slovenia

Obrt Oprema

Na Trati 11
1210 Ljubljana - Šentvid

Contact: Tomaz Zver
+386 1 5123 873
tomaz.zver@obrt-oprema.si

Switzerland

Wolfgang Schuller

Sales Manager Noise Control
+43 7442 501-468
 

 

If we have no company established in your chosen country please contact:

Johann Graf

Sales Noise Control
+43 7442 501-405
j.graf@forster.at

Leopold Dietl

Head of Sales Noise Control
Product Manager
+43 7442 501-223
l.dietl@forster.at

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