Download or read book Architectural Acoustics Handbook written by Ning Xiang and published by Title in J. Ross Publishing's. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color book contains the state-of-the-art knowledge and latest trends and developments in architectural acoustics research. This reference will play a fundamental role in the sustainable progress of architectural acoustics research and practical applications. World-renowned experts in the field from both the research and consulting communities contributed to the 15 chapters covering a wide range of sub-fields including computational modeling, noise, vibration controls, and environmental acoustics in the built environment and around buildings. With information not found anywhere else, this handbook is geared for architectural acoustics research, education in academia, and practical applications among acoustics consultants and industry engineers. It is divided into two Parts: Architectural Acoustics Essentials and Architectural Acoustics Practice.
Download or read book Architectural Acoustics written by Marshall Long and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 985 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Architectural Acoustics, Second Edition 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 characterization. In-depth treatment is given to the theoretical principles and practical applications of wave acoustics, sound transmission, vibration and vibration isolation, and noise transmission in floors and mechanical systems. Chapters on specific design problems demonstrate how to apply the theory, including treatment of multifamily dwellings, office buildings, rooms for speech, rooms for music, multipurpose rooms, auditoriums, sanctuaries, studios, listening rooms, and the design of sound reinforcement systems. Detailed figures illustrate the practical applications of acoustic principles, showing how to implement design ideas in actual structures. This compendium of theoretical and practical design information brings the relevant concepts, equations, techniques, and specific design problems together in one place, including both fundamentals and more advanced material. Practicing engineers will find it an invaluable reference for their daily work, while advanced students will appreciate its rigorous treatment of the basic building blocks of acoustical theory. Considered the most complete resource in the field – includes basic fundamental relations, derived from first principles, and examples needed to solve real engineering problems. Provides a well-organized text for students first approaching the subject as well as a reliable reference for experienced practitioners looking to refresh their technical knowledge base. New content for developing professionals includes case studies and coverage of specific focus areas such as audio visual design, theaters, and concert halls.
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Download or read book Handbook of Acoustics written by Malcolm J. Crocker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1998-03-09 with total page 1494 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustical engineers, researchers, architects, and designers need a comprehensive, single-volume reference that provides quick and convenient access to important information, answers and questions on a broad spectrum of topics, and helps solve the toughest problems in acoustical design and engineering. The Handbook of Acoustics meets that need. It offers concise coverage of the science and engineering of acoustics and vibration. In more than 100 clearly written chapters, experts from around the world share their knowledge and expertise in topics ranging from basic aerodynamics and jet noise to acoustical signal processing, and from the interaction of fluid motion and sound to infrasound, ultrasonics, and quantum acoustics. Topics covered include: * General linear acoustics * Nonlinear acoustics and cavitation * Aeroacoustics and atmospheric sound * Mechanical vibrations and shock * Statistical methods in acoustics * Architectural acoustics * Physiological acoustics * Underwater sound * Ultrasonics, quantum acoustics, and physical aspects of sound * Noise: its effects and control * Acoustical signal processing * Psychological acoustics * Speech communication * Music and musical acoustics * Acoustical measurements and instrumentation * Transducers The Handbook of Acoustics belongs on the reference shelf of every engineer, architect, research scientist, or designer with a professional interest in the propagation, control, transmission, and effects of sound.
Download or read book Architectural Acoustics Design Guide written by James P. Cowan and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Designed as the ideal companion to the unparalleled architectural acoustical design and teaching tool, Architectural Acoustics on CD-ROM, this print resource also stands alone. It contains all the tools and tricks you need to master the acoustics of any space."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Springer Handbook of Acoustics written by Thomas Rossing and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-06-21 with total page 1179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an unparalleled modern handbook reflecting the richly interdisciplinary nature of acoustics edited by an acknowledged master in the field. The handbook reviews the most important areas of the subject, with emphasis on current research. The authors of the various chapters are all experts in their fields. Each chapter is richly illustrated with figures and tables. The latest research and applications are incorporated throughout, including computer recognition and synthesis of speech, physiological acoustics, diagnostic imaging and therapeutic applications and acoustical oceanography. An accompanying CD-ROM contains audio and video files.
Download or read book Architectural Acoustics written by William J. Cavanaugh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1999 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of principles, materials, and technologies Architectural Acoustics provides the vital information that architects, engineers, and all concerned with the built environment need to control and direct wanted or unwanted sounds within and around buildings. A team of internationally recognized experts presents the very latest information on acoustical materials, technologies, design criteria, and methods for a wide variety of applications, including airports and other transportation facilities; theaters, churches, and concert halls; classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries; music practice rooms and recording studios; sports venues; and all types of residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. This comprehensive reference is one of the few books of its kind to include richly detailed case studies that demonstrate real-world applications of acoustic principles, materials, and methods. Nearly two hundred photos and illustrations further elucidate specific principles, applications, and techniques. Topics covered include: * Basic principles of architectural acoustics * Acoustical materials and methods * Building noise control applications
Download or read book Handbook of Architectural Acoustics and Noise Control written by Michael Rettinger and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 1988 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Acoustics and Noise Control Handbook for Architects and Builders written by Leland K. Irvine and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emphasis in this handbook is on the categories of projects which most architects and builders are involved: educational and medical facilities, office buildings, multifamily residences, multipurpose auditoriums, churches and similar projects.
Download or read book Handbook of Engineering Acoustics written by Gerhard Müller and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This acoustics handbook for mechanical and architectural applications is a translation of the German standard work on the subject. It not only describes the state of art of engineering acoustics but also gives practical help to engineers for solving acoustic problems. It deals with the origin, the transmission and the methods of abatement of air-borne and structure-borne sound of different kinds, from traffic to machinery and flow induced sound.
Download or read book Architectural Acoustics written by M. David Egan and published by J. Ross Publishing Classics. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It gives a complete overview of the practical applications of acoustical science to construction, from basic physics of sound to specific challenges and solutions.
Download or read book The Master Handbook of Acoustics written by Frederick Alton Everest and published by Tab Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of general sound principles, such as frequency, wavelength, absorption, decibel measurement, and transmission in various materials, as well as a look at the human ear and auditory system. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book Sound of Worship written by Doug Jones and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2013-01-25 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you are designing a new system or need to update and get the most out of the one in place Sound of Worship will offer essential information to guide and inform you choices. Written to give the context to help you focus your choices as well as the technical information to understand options, this essential guide will help you avoid costly mistakes when working with acoustics and the sound systems of the church. When planning a system this book has you covered! Considering everything from building design and understanding the purpose and use of the sound system to the technical aspects of the acoustic equipment and sound specification and types. The website has numerous audio examples to illustrate points made and tools used in the book. It demonstrate the terms used and what different choices will sound like, with before and after recordings of acoustic treatment and how it effects the overall sound of the church.
Download or read book Handbook of Signal Processing in Acoustics written by and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008 with total page 1932 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Acoustics written by Allan D. Pierce and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-06-22 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This corrected version of the landmark 1981 textbook introduces the physical principles and theoretical basis of acoustics with deep mathematical rigor, concentrating on concepts and points of view that have proven useful in applications such as noise control, underwater sound, architectural acoustics, audio engineering, nondestructive testing, remote sensing, and medical ultrasonics. Since its publication, this text has been used as part of numerous acoustics-related courses across the world, and continues to be used widely today. During its writing, the book was fine-tuned according to insights gleaned from a broad range of classroom settings. Its careful design supports students in their pursuit of a firm foundation while allowing flexibility in course structure. The book can easily be used in single-term or full-year graduate courses and includes problems and answers. This rigorous and essential text is a must-have for any practicing or aspiring acoustician.
Download or read book Architectural Acoustics written by Ana M Jaramillo and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-24 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The application of good acoustic design can seem daunting to designers when trying to understand the often-complex physics of sound control. The ever-increasing number of standards and performance criteria that can be requested on new developments further complicates acoustics for architects. Architectural Acoustics, part of the PocketArchitecture series, provides the fundamental theory and understanding of acoustics and applications of effective detailing for specific building types and conditions in an accessible and clear technical guide. The book provides: a compact and understandable introduction to the fundamentals of building and architectural acoustics definitions of suitable acoustic performance criteria for a wide range of common buildings and room types guidance on specification and detailing of the most suitable construction types in North America and the UK. This book is both, a handy rule of thumb on acoustics for anyone involved in the design or construction of buildings, as well as an essential addition to any architect’s reference library.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Acoustics 4 Volume Set written by Malcolm J. Crocker and published by Wiley-Interscience. This book was released on 1997-05-06 with total page 2096 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acoustics, sound, and vibration effects everything from the design of a concert hall to the workings of a stereo system to the intricacies of the human ear. This book examines all aspects of acoustics. It covers engineering aspects (aerodynamics and jet noise, interaction of fluid motion and sound, infrasound, ultrasonics, quantum acoustics, etc.) and scientific aspects (auditory function, acoustical properties of the outer and inner ear, psychological speech perception, music and musical acoustics, hearing and sound perception among vertebrate/invertebrate animals).
