Engineering Noise Control: Theory and Practice

Bies, David A.; Hansen, Colin H.

ISBN 10: 041920430X / ISBN 13: 9780419204305

Editore: E & FN Spon, London, England, 1996

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2nd edition. Prior owner's name inkstamped inside front cover and on title page, else text clean; binding tight; minor wear to covers. 615 pages. Illustrated. Intended for those working in the areas of noise abatement and control. Size: 6" x 9".

Codice articolo S231-054423

Dati bibliografici

• Titolo: Engineering Noise Control: Theory and Practice
• Editore: E & FN Spon, London, England
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 041920430X
• ISBN 13: 9780419204305
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: Good

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Riassunto

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.

Contenuti

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.