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Architectural acoustics /

Presents a thorough technical overview of the discipline, from basic concepts to specific design advice. Beginning with a brief history, it reviews the fundamentals of acoustics, human perception and reaction to sound, acoustic noise measurements, noise metrics, and environmental noise characterizat...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Long, Marshall (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Amsterdam : Academic Press, 2014.
Edition:2nd edition.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Historical introduction
  • 2. Fundamentals of acoustics
  • 3. Human perception and reaction to sound
  • 4. Acoustic measurements and noise metrics
  • 5. Environmental noise
  • 6. Wave acoustics
  • 7. Sound and solid surfaces
  • 8. Sound in enclosed spaces
  • 9. Sound transmission loss
  • 10. Sound transmission in buildings
  • 11. Vibration and vibration isolation
  • 12. Noise transmission in floor systems
  • 13. Noise in mechanical systems
  • 14. Sound attenuation in ducts
  • 15. Design and construction of multifamily dwellings
  • 16. Design and construction of office buildings
  • 17. Design of rooms for speech
  • 18. Sound reinforcement systems
  • 19. Design of rooms for music
  • 20. Design of multipurpose auditoria and sanctuaries
  • 21. Design of studios and listening rooms
  • 22. Acoustic modeling, ray tracing, and auralization.