Research Article

Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: October 19, 2026
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Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center

Abstract

The acoustic performance of multi-purpose halls plays a critical role in ensuring both speech intelligibility and music quality. This study evaluates the acoustic conditions of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center (ŞKM), one of the largest cultural venues in Gaziantep, Türkiye. Field measurements were conducted in accordance with ISO 3382-1:2009, and a computer simulation model was developed using ODEON 13 Combined room acoustics software. The primary acoustic parameters investigated were early decay time (EDT), reverberation time (RT60), definition (D50), clarity (C80), speech transmission index (STI), and background noise (BN) levels. The results show that the hall has generally favorable reverberation, clarity, and definition characteristics for speech-oriented events; however, the practical speech intelligibility is limited mainly by elevated background noise levels. The measured overall BN level of 43.2 dBA exceeds the recommended range for theatre and performance spaces and is reflected in moderate STI values. The close agreement between the measured and simulated acoustic parameters confirms that the model can be used as a predictive tool for evaluating acoustic improvement scenarios. The study demonstrates that acoustic performance assessment in multi-purpose halls should not rely solely on conventional parameters such as RT60, C80, and D50, but should also consider background noise as a primary design criterion affecting speech intelligibility. Improvement recommendations include HVAC noise mitigation, enhanced isolation from adjacent and external noise sources, and the use of variable acoustic elements and diffusive surfaces to increase functional flexibility.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Acoustics and Acoustical Devices; Waves

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

October 19, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

November 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Uncu, M., & Olğar, E. (2026). Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center. Gazi University Journal of Science, Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.35378/gujs.1830352
AMA
1.Uncu M, Olğar E. Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center. Gazi University Journal of Science. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.35378/gujs.1830352
Chicago
Uncu, Mehmet, and Eser Olğar. 2026. “Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center”. Gazi University Journal of Science, no. Advanced Online Publication. https://doi.org/10.35378/gujs.1830352.
EndNote
Uncu M, Olğar E (October 1, 2026) Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center. Gazi University Journal of Science Advanced Online Publication
IEEE
[1]M. Uncu and E. Olğar, “Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center”, Gazi University Journal of Science, no. Advanced Online Publication, Oct. 2026, doi: 10.35378/gujs.1830352.
ISNAD
Uncu, Mehmet - Olğar, Eser. “Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center”. Gazi University Journal of Science. Advanced Online Publication (October 1, 2026). https://doi.org/10.35378/gujs.1830352.
JAMA
1.Uncu M, Olğar E. Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center. Gazi University Journal of Science. 2026. doi:10.35378/gujs.1830352.
MLA
Uncu, Mehmet, and Eser Olğar. “Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center”. Gazi University Journal of Science, no. Advanced Online Publication, Oct. 2026, doi:10.35378/gujs.1830352.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Uncu, Eser Olğar. Evaluation of the Acoustic Performance of the Şehitkamil Cultural Center. Gazi University Journal of Science. 2026 Oct. 1;(Advanced Online Publication). doi:10.35378/gujs.1830352