
Engineering Noise Control
Theory and Practice, Second Edition
Spon Press
2nd Edition
Published on 14. December 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
58 pages
978-0-419-20430-5 (ISBN)
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Description
A comprehensive discussion of the theory of principles and concept of noise control. The authors provide a range of practical applications of current noise-control technology. The book provides a sound base to understanding and solving real-life problems. It contains a large bibliography and comprehensive glossaries to make the information easily accessible.
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Edition
2nd New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
953 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-419-20430-5 (9780419204305)
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University of Adelaide, Australia
University of Adelaide, Australia
Content
Preface. Acknowledgements. Fundamentals and basic terminology. The human ear. Instrumentation for noise measurement and analysis. Criteria. Sound sources and outdoor sound propagation. Sound power, its use and measurement. Sound in enclosed spaces. Acoustic enclosures and barriers. Barriers. Pipe lagging. Muffling devices. Vibration control. Sound power and sound pressure level estimation procedures. Active control of noise. Survey of analytical techniques for the estimation of sound power levels. Appendix 4: Absorption coefficients based upon impedance tube measurements. Appendix 5: Porous liners. Appendix 6: Frequency analysis. List of standards. References. Glossary of symbols. Index.