A prediction method for the sound insulation of walls by vibro-acoustical numerical analysis using the finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) method is described. In order to accurately predict the sound insulation performance of walls, numerical modeling of the vibration energy loss of walls in the vibration analysis is necessary. In this study, the energy loss at the boundary part of the plates and the internal damping of the plates are modeled and the sound transmission loss of glass plates and plasterboard walls is calculated. A reasonable agreement is found between the calculation and measurement results and the applicability of the numerical analysis is confirmed.
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