Architectural acoustics : principles and design
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Architectural acoustics : principles and design
Prentice Hall, c1999
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
For a one-semester course in Architectural Acoustics, Environmental Controls/Technologies, and Building Construction in Architecture, Interior Design and Engineering programs. Written by two educators and a practicing acoustical consultant, this reader-friendly text/reference covers all the important issues of architectural acoustics in a single volume -AND features a dual-level presentation that meets the needs of both those seeking depth and rigor, and those requiring a broad, practical perspective. Synthesizing acoustical theory with its practical applications, it provides exhaustive narrative coverage of the subject (including advanced optional content and extensive mathematical appendixes) and extensive high-quality stand-alone illustrations - for those who need to grasp concepts quickly without wading through long descriptions of complex acoustical phenomena.
Table of Contents
1. The Physics of Sound.
2. Sound Measurement and Hearing.
3. Sound Reflection, Diffraction and Diffusion.
4. Sound Absorbing Materials.
5. Principles of Airborne Sound Insulation.
6. Airborne Sound Insulation Practice.
7. Structure-borne Sound Insulation.
8. Noise Control in Buildings.
9. Control of HVAC Noise.
10. The Behavior of Sound in Rooms.
11. Design of Rooms for Speech.
12. Design of Rooms for Music- Concert Halls and Music Practice Rooms.
13. Theaters, Multi-purpose Halls, Cinema Halls and Studios.
14. Speech Intelligibility, Speech Privacy and Open-Plan Offices.
15. Vibration Isolation.
16. Sound Reinforcement Systems.
Appendix A. SI System of Units.
Appendix B. Decibel Addition - The Exact Procedure.
Appendix C. Standing Waves and Normal Modes of Vibration.
Appendix D. Principles of a Quadratic Residue Diffuser.
Appendix E. Flat Floor Depth and Raked Floor Slope.
Appendix F. Overall Transmission Loss of an Assembly.
Appendix G. Reverberation Time Equations.
Appendix H. Sound Absorption Coefficient Data.
Appendix I. Impact Insulation Class Data.
Appendix J. Sound Transmission Loss Data.
Appendix K. Important Formulas in Architectural Acoustics.
Glossary of Terms.
Index.
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