Technological University of the Philippines Taguig- Campus

Km. 14 East Service Rd. Western Bicutan Taguig City

ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT FOR ST. JOSEPH THE LABORER CHAPEL

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirement for the Course

Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Communications Engineering

Acoustics and Broadcasting

By:

Hohn Lois C. Bongao

Estephen Ross F. Cuarteros

Rafael M. Dagasao

Danette T. Gacusan

Kayzilene B. Glorioso

Don Marlon E. Macuto

Rollie Mae P. Pilapil

Jeenalyn R. Robles

Engr. Raymund M. Lozada

Professor
I. DESIGN PROJECT/RESEARCH TITLE

ACOUSTICAL TREATMENT FOR ST. JOSEPH THE LABORER CHAPEL

II. INTRODUCTION
Acoustic is the science that studies the waves that are conducted through
matter due to the motion of the matter. Usually air is the material that most
people think of when it comes to acoustic waves. But acoustic waves exist in
all matter. Architectural acoustics is the study of acoustics when the air is
contained in a room. Church acoustics is a sub-division of architectural
acoustics. St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel is the place where the proponents
able to conduct treatment for acoustic reverberation time of the chapel.
Acoustic Chapel is an important factor of consideration when it comes to
designing a place for worship. The sounds that one hears can either make an
experience very memorable and exciting, or very horrendous and painful to
listen to. Churches and Chapels are usually huge spaces with very large,
blank parallel walls and vast angular ceilings. This is a recipe for a long
reverberation time (the time it takes for a sound to fade, similar to echo) which
interferes with visitors ability to understand each others speech and
increases the overall perceived noise level. This acoustical issue is intensified
in worship facilities due to the fact that they are generally crowded. Whether it
is a service or a dinner in the fellowship hall, these rooms were intended to be
full. The more voices, the louder the room becomes. The measurement of
Reverberation Time (RT) is a quite important estimation of the sound quality
in a closed environment. From this measurement, in fact, one can gain
information about intelligibility of signals and amount of reflection energy. In
particular the liturgical hall of a chapel is an interesting environment because
of its relevant volume and the materials adopted for the interior design.
As churches have multiple functions to serve, sophisticated thought
processes and design should be decided prior to the construction stage as
acoustic consultants or designers can advise on the design of the room
optimizing its acoustics and its potential to sound magnificent.
III. SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

This study deals with the acoustical analysis, design and treatment of St.
Joseph the Laborer Chapel that is significant to each of the following
beneficiaries:

STUDENTS/ RESEARCHERS

This will serve as a basis for the students and researchers on their
Acoustic activities and researches. This study can use as a
framework and reference for further understanding of the subject
matter.

PROFESSORS

This will serve as an evaluation to know the capability of the

student to learn during the class. The application of theories and
principles comprises by the subject matter is included on the study.

IV. OBJECTIVES
1. To compute for the Reverberation Time of St. Joseph the Laborer
Chapel.
2. To be able to identify the materials and equipment found on St. Joseph
the Laborer Chapel.
V. SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

Scope

Computations for reverberation time of the equipment and materials on

the entire St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel.
Proper placement of equipment and materials to meet the
requirements of the acoustic treatment intended for St. Joseph the
Laborer Chapel.
St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel that can accommodate 210 people
under normal condition.

Delimitation

The computations for reverberation time are intended for indoor only.
The computations are only set for 500Hz and 1 kHz.

VI. REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES

FOREIGN STUDY

Title: Room Acoustics Experimental Study: Characterization of the Sound

Quality in a New Built Church.

Maria di Costantinopoli Church

University of Salerno, Via Ponte don Melillo, 84084 I, Fisciano (SA), ITALY
Department of Physics E. Caianiello, Faculty of Engineering,
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
J. Quartieri, S. DAmbrosio, C. Guarnaccia, G. Iannone

LOCAL STUDY
Title: Acoustical Treatment of Our Lady of Loreto

Col Jesus Villamor Air Base

1309 Pasay City
VII. METHODOLOGY

In designing or treating acoustics in any room, one cannot be able to go

through the necessary procedures in complying with the acoustical
requirements without planning and forecasting what and where to start.
Methodology should first be considered before directly starting the survey and
evaluating the site. In this study, the proponents are expected to evaluate the
present acoustical design of a chapel and assess if any lack or inadequacy in
complying the standards of church acoustics are present.
Primarily, the proponents identify the framework where the standard for
the ideal reverberation time can be found. The ideal reverberation time of a
chapel must be followed according to the framework. The framework that the
proponents chose to acquire the standards from is the Primacoustic.
Primacoustic is a division of Radial Engineering Ltd and Radial Engineering
Ltd. is a manufacturer of professional audio products based in Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada.
Next to researching a framework is to classify the location where the
evaluation and site visit will be conducted. The proponents decided to do the
site survey at St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel located at C5 Road Western
Bicutan, Taguig City. The site survey performed when the chapel is not yet
occupied or empty. In line with visiting the chapel, the proponents also
obtained the necessary details that will have an effect with the sound
engineering inside the church which are the list of all the materials seen in the
location, dimension of each materials, types of raw materials used, and the
area of the chapel as a whole and by parts. Moreover, the proponents also
obtained the maximum number of people that could be accommodated by the
chapel through determining the number of people that can sit in every pew
(long bench) and monoblock chair.
After obtaining all the necessary details, tabulation of the coefficients of
each material helped the proponents to organize the data and will ease the
complexity in conducting the computations. Then, present all the
mathematical information by computing the reverberation time, volume of the
chapel, total surface area of the chapel, the average absorption coefficient of
the chapel for normal and worst case condition and all other necessary
supporting numerical data in compliance with the acoustical parameters of a
chapel. As said in the previous statements, the framework must be the basis
for the ideal reverberation time of the church acoustics therefore; the actual
reverberation time computed is to be compared with the ideal reverberation
time indicated in the framework to verify if St. Joseph the Laborer chapel
followed the acoustical parameters for church acoustics.
 VIII. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
1. RT60 Computation (UNTREATED)

Table 1

Normal Condition: Unoccupied at 500Hz

A. Church without people at 500Hz

Parts Material Quantity Absorption Coefficient Surface Area (Meter) Total Surface Area (Meter) Total Absorption
Ceiling
Ceiling Concrete Painted 1 0.06 117.401947 117.401947 7.04411682
Ceiling Fan Plastic 1 0.92 0.841 0.841 0.77372
Flourescent HolderPainted Steel 12 0.5 0.42456689 5.09480268 2.54740134
Ceiling Hollow 1 0.15 51.253516 51.253516 7.6880274
Trusses Wood 1 0.1 15.40491 15.40491 1.540491
Plywood Panel Wood 1 0.17 88.202124 88.202124 14.99436108
Wall
Wall and Pillars Concrete Painted 1 0.06 71.860598 71.860598 4.31163588
Grilles Steel 1 0.25 21.749058 21.749058 5.4372645
Left Wing
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Socket/Outlet Plastic 7 0.92 0.02322576 0.16258032 0.149573894
Switches Plastic 3 0.92 0.02322576 0.06967728 0.064103098
Speaker Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.11 5.744195 5.744195 0.63186145
Right Wing
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.11 5.744195 5.744195 0.63186145
Socket/Outlet Plastic 2 0.92 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.042735398
Switches Plastic 2 0.92 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.042735398
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Speaker Wood 3 0.03 1.63 4.89 0.1467
Front Wall
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.06 72.199356 72.199356 4.33196136
Entrance
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.06 45.209757 45.209757 2.71258542
Floor
Flooring Tiles on Concrete 1 0.015 291.405889 291.405889 4.371088335
Equipment
Monoblock Chair Plastic 18 0.14 0.371612 6.689016 0.93646224
Wood Seats Wood 36 0.22 5.182593 186.573348 41.04613656
Wood Chair Wood 4 0.22 0.5 2 0.44
Wood Tables Wood 8 0.1 2.93 23.44 2.344
Roster Wood 1 0.1 5.01 5.01 0.501
Altar Marble 1 2.5 2.5 0
Piano Wood 1 0.1 6.4 6.4 0.64
Speaker at the Center
Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Socket at the Center
Wood 12 0.92 0.02322576 0.27870912 0.25641239
Switches at the Center
Plastic 8 0.92 0.02322576 0.18580608 0.170941594
Fans at the Center Plastic 11 0.92 0.841 9.251 8.51092
Saints Wood 2 0.1 5.13 10.26 1.026
Statues Wood 8 0.1 1.13 9.04 0.904
Emergency Light Steel 1 0.25 0.79 0.79 0.1975
Total Absorption of the Room (Sabins) 122.4987966
Volume of the Room (cu.m) 1066.778352
Reverberation Time (seconds) 1.402065322
 Table 2
Normal Condition: Unoccupied at 1000Hz
B. Church without people at 1000Hz
Parts Material Quantity Absorption Coefficient Surface Area (Meter) Total Surface Area (Meter) Total Absorption
Ceiling
Ceiling Concrete Painted 1 0.07 117.401947 117.401947 8.21813629
Ceiling Fan Plastic 1 0.97 0.841 0.841 0.81577
Flourescent Holder Painted Steel 12 0.5 0.42456689 5.09480268 2.54740134
Ceiling Hollow 1 0.15 51.253516 51.253516 7.6880274
Trusses Wood 1 0.07 15.40491 15.40491 1.0783437
Wood Ceiling Wood 1 0.09 88.202124 88.202124 7.93819116
Wall
Wall and Pillars Concrete Painted 1 0.06 71.860598 71.860598 4.31163588
Grilles Steel 1 0.25 21.749058 21.749058 5.4372645
Left Wing
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.97 0.65 3.25 3.1525
Socket/Outlet Plastic 7 0.97 0.02322576 0.16258032 0.15770291
Switches Plastic 3 0.97 0.02322576 0.06967728 0.067586962
Speaker Wood 1 0.07 1.63 1.63 0.1141
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.17 5.744195 5.744195 0.97651315
Right Wing
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.17 5.744195 5.744195 0.97651315
Socket/Outlet Plastic 2 0.97 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.045057974
Switches Plastic 2 0.97 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.045057974
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.97 0.841 4.205 4.07885
Speaker Wood 3 0.07 1.63 4.89 0.3423
Front Wall
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.07 72.199356 72.199356 5.05395492
Entrance
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.07 45.209757 45.209757 3.16468299
Floor
Flooring Tiles on Concrete 1 0.02 291.405889 291.405889 5.82811778
Equipment
Monoblock Chair Plastic 18 0.14 0.371612 6.689016 0.93646224
Wood Seats Wood 36 0.39 5.182593 186.573348 72.76360572
Wood Chair Wood 4 0.39 0.5 2 0.78
Wood Tables Wood 8 0.07 2.93 23.44 1.6408
Roster Wood 1 0.07 5.01 5.01 0.3507
Altar Marble 1 0.1 2.5 2.5 0.25
Piano Wood 1 0.07 6.4 6.4 0.448
Speaker at the Center Wood 1 0.07 1.63 1.63 0.1141
Socket at the Center Plastic 12 0.97 0.02322576 0.27870912 0.270347846
Switches at the Center Plastic 8 0.97 0.02322576 0.18580608 0.180231898
Fans at the Center Plastic 11 0.97 0.841 9.251 8.97347
Saints Wood 2 0.07 5.13 10.26 0.7182
Statues Wood 8 0.07 1.13 9.04 0.6328
Emergency Light Steel 1 0.25 0.79 0.79 0.1975
Total Absorption of the Room (Sabins) 150.2939258
Volume of the Room (cu.m) 1066.778352
Reverberation Time (seconds) 1.142769502
 Table 3
Normal Condition: Occupied with 210 Persons at 500Hz

C. Church with people at 500Hz

Parts Material Quantity Absorption Coefficient Surface Area (Meter) Total Surface Area (Meter) Total Absorption
Ceiling
Ceiling Concrete Painted 1 0.06 117.401947 117.401947 7.04411682
Ceiling Fan Plastic 1 0.92 0.841 0.841 0.77372
Flourescent HolderPainted Steel 12 0.5 0.42456689 5.09480268 2.54740134
Ceiling Hollow 1 0.15 51.253516 51.253516 7.6880274
Trusses Wood 1 0.1 15.40491 15.40491 1.540491
Wood Ceiling Wood 1 0.17 88.202124 88.202124 14.99436108
Wall
Wall and Pillars Concrete Painted 1 0.06 71.860598 71.860598 4.31163588
Grilles Steel 1 0.25 21.749058 21.749058 5.4372645
Left Wing
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Socket/Outlet Plastic 7 0.92 0.02322576 0.16258032 0.149573894
Switches Plastic 3 0.92 0.02322576 0.06967728 0.064103098
Speaker Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.11 5.744195 5.744195 0.63186145
Right Wing
Socket/Outlet Plastic 2 0.92 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.042735398
Switches Plastic 2 0.92 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.042735398
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Speaker Wood 3 0.1 1.63 4.89 0.489
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.11 5.744195 5.744195 0.63186145
Front Wall
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.06 72.199356 72.199356 4.33196136
Entrance
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.06 45.209757 45.209757 2.71258542
Floor
Flooring Tiles on Concrete 1 0.015 291.405889 291.405889 4.371088335
Equipment
Monoblock Chair Plastic 18 0.92 0.371612 6.689016 6.15389472
Pews Wood 36 0.75 5.182593 186.573348 139.930011
Wood Chair Wood 4 0.75 0.5 2 1.5
Wood Tables Wood 8 0.1 2.93 23.44 2.344
Roster Wood 1 0.1 5.01 5.01 0.501
Altar Marble 1 0.1 2.5 2.5 0.25
Piano Wood 1 0.1 6.4 6.4 0.64
Speaker at the Center
Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Socket at the Center
Plastic 12 0.92 0.02322576 0.27870912 0.25641239
Switches at the Center
Plastic 8 0.92 0.02322576 0.18580608 0.170941594
Fans at the Center Plastic 11 0.97 0.841 9.251 8.97347
Saints Wood 2 0.1 5.13 10.26 1.026
Statues Wood 8 0.1 1.13 9.04 0.904
Emergency Light Steel 1 0.25 0.79 0.79 0.1975
Total Absorption of the Room (Sabins) 228.0830921
Volume of the Room (cu.m) 1066.778352
Reverberation Time (seconds) 0.75302081
 Table 4
Normal Condition: Occupied with 210 Persons at 1000Hz
D. Church with people at 1000Hz
Parts Material Quantity Absorption Coefficient Surface Area (Meter) Total Surface Area (Meter) Total Absorption
Ceiling
Ceiling Concrete Painted 1 0.07 117.401947 117.401947 8.21813629
Ceiling Fan Plastic 1 0.92 0.841 0.841 0.77372
Flourescent HolderPainted Steel 12 0.5 0.42456689 5.09480268 2.54740134
Ceiling Hollow 1 0.15 51.253516 51.253516 7.6880274
Trusses Wood 1 0.07 15.40491 15.40491 1.0783437
Wood Ceiling Wood 1 0.09 88.202124 88.202124 7.93819116
Wall
Wall and Pillars Concrete Painted 1 0.06 71.860598 71.860598 4.31163588
Grilles Steel 1 0.25 21.749058 21.749058 5.4372645
Left Wing
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Socket/Outlet Plastic 7 0.97 0.02322576 0.16258032 0.15770291
Switches Plastic 3 0.97 0.02322576 0.06967728 0.067586962
Speaker Wood 1 0.07 1.63 1.63 0.1141
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.17 5.744195 5.744195 0.97651315
Right Wing
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.17 5.744195 5.744195 0.97651315
Socket/Outlet Plastic 2 0.97 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.045057974
Switches Plastic 2 0.97 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.045057974
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.97 0.841 4.205 4.07885
Speaker Wood 3 0.07 1.63 4.89 0.3423
Front Wall
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.07 72.199356 72.199356 5.05395492
Entrance
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.07 45.209757 45.209757 3.16468299
Floor
Flooring Tiles on Concrete 1 0.02 291.405889 291.405889 5.82811778
Equipment
Monoblock Chair Plastic 18 0.97 0.371612 6.689016 6.48834552
Seats Wood 36 0.86 5.182593 186.573348 160.4530793
Chair Wood 4 0.86 0.5 2 1.72
Tables Wood 8 0.07 2.93 23.44 1.6408
Altar Wood 1 0.07 2.5 2.5 0.175
Roster Wood 1 0.07 5.01 5.01 0.3507
Piano Wood 1 0.07 6.4 6.4 0.448
Speaker at the Center
Wood 1 0.07 1.63 1.63 0.1141
Socket at the Center
Plastic 12 0.97 0.02322576 0.27870912 0.270347846
Switches at the Center
Plastic 8 0.97 0.02322576 0.18580608 0.180231898
Fans at the Center Plastic 11 0.97 0.841 9.251 8.97347
Saints Wood 2 0.07 5.13 10.26 0.7182
Statues Wood 8 0.07 1.13 9.04 0.6328
Emergency Light Steel 1 0.25 0.79 0.79 0.1975
Total Absorption of the Room (Sabins) 245.0743326
Volume of the Room (cu.m) 1066.778352
Reverberation Time (seconds) 0.700813148
 Table 5
Worst Condition: Occupied with 210 Persons Sitting and 30 Persons
Standing at 500Hz

E. Church with people at 500Hz

Parts Material Quantity Absorption Coefficient Surface Area (Meter) Total Surface Area (Meter) Total Absorption
Ceiling
Ceiling Concrete Painted 1 0.06 117.401947 117.401947 7.04411682
Ceiling Fan Plastic 1 0.92 0.841 0.841 0.77372
Flourescent HolderPainted Steel 12 0.5 0.42456689 5.09480268 2.54740134
Ceiling Hollow 1 0.15 51.253516 51.253516 7.6880274
Trusses Wood 1 0.1 15.40491 15.40491 1.540491
Wood Ceiling Wood 1 0.17 88.202124 88.202124 14.99436108
Wall
Wall and Pillars Concrete Painted 1 0.06 71.860598 71.860598 4.31163588
Grilles Steel 1 0.25 21.749058 21.749058 5.4372645
Left Wing
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Socket/Outlet Plastic 7 0.92 0.02322576 0.16258032 0.149573894
Switches Plastic 3 0.92 0.02322576 0.06967728 0.064103098
Speaker Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.11 5.744195 5.744195 0.63186145
Right Wing
Socket/Outlet Plastic 2 0.92 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.042735398
Switches Plastic 2 0.92 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.042735398
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.92 0.841 4.205 3.8686
Speaker Wood 3 0.1 1.63 4.89 0.489
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.11 5.744195 5.744195 0.63186145
Front Wall
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.06 72.199356 72.199356 4.33196136
Entrance
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.06 45.209757 45.209757 2.71258542
Floor
Flooring Tiles on Concrete 1 0.015 291.405889 291.405889 4.371088335
Equipment
Monoblock Chair Plastic 18 0.92 0.371612 6.689016 6.15389472
Wood Seats Wood 36 0.75 5.182593 186.573348 139.930011
Wood Chair Wood 4 0.75 0.5 2 1.5
Wood Tables Wood 8 0.1 2.93 23.44 2.344
Roster Wood 1 0.1 5.01 5.01 0.501
Altar Marble 1 0.1 2.5 2.5 0.25
Piano Wood 1 0.1 6.4 6.4 0.64
Speaker at the Center
Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Socket at the Center
Plastic 12 0.92 0.02322576 0.27870912 0.25641239
Switches at the Center
Plastic 8 0.92 0.02322576 0.18580608 0.170941594
Fans at the Center Plastic 11 0.92 0.841 9.251 8.51092
Saints Wood 2 0.1 5.13 10.26 1.026
Statues Wood 8 0.1 1.13 9.04 0.904
Emergency Light Steel 1 0.25 0.79 0.79 0.1975
Miscellaneous
People - 30 0.42 1.9 57 23.94
Total Absorption of the Room (Sabins) 251.5605421
Volume of the Room (cu.m) 1066.778352
Reverberation Time (seconds) 0.682743459
 Table 6
Worst Condition: Occupied with 210 Persons Sitting and 30 Persons
Standing at 1000Hz
D. Church with people at 1000Hz
Parts Material Quantity Absorption Coefficient Surface Area (Meter) Total Surface Area (Meter) Total Absorption
Ceiling
Ceiling Concrete Painted 1 0.07 117.401947 117.401947 8.21813629
Ceiling Fan Plastic 1 0.97 0.841 0.841 0.81577
Flourescent HolderPainted Steel 12 0.5 0.42456689 5.09480268 2.54740134
Ceiling Hollow 1 0.15 51.253516 51.253516 7.6880274
Trusses Wood 1 0.07 15.40491 15.40491 1.0783437
Wood Ceiling Wood 1 0.09 88.202124 88.202124 7.93819116
Wall
Wall and Pillars Concrete Painted 1 0.06 71.860598 71.860598 4.31163588
Grilles Steel 1 0.25 21.749058 21.749058 5.4372645
Left Wing
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.97 0.841 4.205 4.07885
Socket/Outlet Plastic 7 0.97 0.02322576 0.16258032 0.15770291
Switches Plastic 3 0.97 0.02322576 0.06967728 0.067586962
Speaker Wood 1 0.07 1.63 1.63 0.1141
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.17 5.744195 5.744195 0.97651315
Right Wing
Blinds Curtain Linen 1 0.17 5.744195 5.744195 0.97651315
Socket/Outlet Plastic 2 0.97 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.045057974
Switches Plastic 2 0.97 0.02322576 0.04645152 0.045057974
Wall Fan Plastic 5 0.97 0.841 4.205 4.07885
Speaker Wood 3 0.07 1.63 4.89 0.3423
Front Wall
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.07 72.199356 72.199356 5.05395492
Entrance
Wall Concrete Painted 1 0.07 45.209757 45.209757 3.16468299
Floor
Flooring Tiles on Concrete 1 0.02 291.405889 291.405889 5.82811778
Equipment
Monoblock Chair Plastic 18 0.97 0.371612 6.689016 6.48834552
Seats Wood 36 0.86 5.182593 186.573348 160.4530793
Chair Wood 4 0.86 0.5 2 1.72
Tables Wood 8 0.07 2.93 23.44 1.6408
Altar Marble 1 0.07 2.5 2.5 0.175
Roster Wood 1 0.07 5.01 5.01 0.3507
Piano Wood 1 0.07 6.4 6.4 0.448
Speaker at the Center
Wood 1 0.1 1.63 1.63 0.163
Socket at the Center
Plastic 12 0.97 0.02322576 0.27870912 0.270347846
Switches at the Center
Plastic 8 0.97 0.02322576 0.18580608 0.180231898
Fans at the Center Plastic 11 0.97 0.841 9.251 8.97347
Saints Wood 2 0.07 5.13 10.26 0.7182
Statues Wood 8 0.07 1.13 9.04 0.6328
Emergency Light Steel 1 0.25 0.79 0.79 0.1975
Miscellaneous
People - 30 0.46 1.9 57 26.22
Total Absorption of the Room (Sabins) 271.5955326
Volume of the Room (cu.m) 1066.778352
Reverberation Time (seconds) 0.632379012
2. RT60 Computation (First Trial of Treatment)
IX. COMPUTATIONS
X. DESIGNED ROOM

St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel

Description

Length:

Width:

Height:

No. of people seated within the chapel: 210 Persons

Maximum Capacity (Sitting and Standing): 240 Persons

Structural Design of St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel

Figure 1 Front View

 Figure 2 Top View

Figure 3 Isometric View

 Actual Design of St. Joseph the Laborer Chapel

XI. DISCUSSION

The proponents performed the measurement stated in Tables under

Development Strategy in an empty occupancy condition in order to best
evaluate the Reverberation Time under normal condition, since the presence
of people influence the measurement therefore it is considered as a worst
condition. In fact the acoustical response of the chapel changes in fully
occupancy since the absorbing surface increases and so the Reverberation
Time decreases. As stated in Development Strategy the Tables are classified
in to three sets. Tables 1 and 2 are set for Normal condition without people.
Tables 3 and

The number and the positions of the objects have been analyzed in order
to have a complete representation of the environment, since this set of data
can be used to get the volume of the surface as well as the Reverberation
Time. RT60 is calculated according to the measured volume of the chapel over
absorption coefficient along with the interior materials and equipment. It is
clear from the Table 2 with 500Hz under normal condition the RT60 is 1.40
secs. and on Table 3 with 1000Hz under normal condition the RT60 is 1.14.
The results shown in normal condition that the required reverberation time
passed at 500Hz and failed at 1000Hz. Therefore, the proponents are able to
treat the chapel in order to maintain the reverberation time. After the first trial
of treatment And the results of computation given in Tables _ and _ under
the worst condition are not suitable with the purpose of the chapel; in fact the
Reverberation Time is too short to ensure a good intelligibility.
XII. CONCLUSION

From the results of the reverberation time, it is found that St.

Joseph the Laborer Chapel has passed the requirement for reverberation
time (1.2 secs. 1.8 secs) under normal condition (when not in use) with a
frequency of 500Hz and failed with 1000Hz. However, the reverberation
time should be maintain when the chapel is filled with people (worst
scenario), as opposed to the empty environment in which these
measurements were taken. A more extensive analysis should be
performed to find the issues that make the chapel undesirable for its
purpose, and it should be treat acoustically so that it may be more ideal for
speech intelligibility.

XIII. RECOMMENDATION
In order to increase reverberation time at worst condition, less absorption
is needed in the chapel; this can be solved by using glass as a wall of sound
system, using seats made with glass materials, or renovate the ceiling
applicable to decrease absorption of sound and exhibit prolonged
reverberation.