Handbook Environmental Acoustics (Hardcover)

Because environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis, it is often difficult to determine whether acoustical recommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acoustics simplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-follow explanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, and regulatory noise issues. The book clarifies key aspects of environmental noise in basic language, covering:

• Common noise sources--including the risk of exposure to common daily environmental noise sources
• Current noise regulations, guidelines, and standards--illustrating all key points
• Acoustic terminology and environmental noise descriptors--providing a foundation for understanding noise issues
• Effects of noise on people and animals--emphasizing the importance of restricting noise exposure
• Relevant noise rating methods--clarifiying the use of noise metrics
• Construction and building code requirements--explaining current requirements and featuring tips on how to avoid privacy problems
• Measurement considerations--demonstrating standard methods and offering practical advice on how to ensure proper measurement procedures
• Noise control designs--detailing source-path-receiver systems and noise control fundamentals

In addition to traditional noise control methods, new areas, such as active noise control, sound intensity measurement, and diffusive designs, are explained. A sample municipal noise ordinance helps the user to draft an ordinance tailored to the needs of a particular community. Avoiding complex mathematics and analyses, Handbook of Environmental Acoustics is a user-friendly manual for urban planners, municipal officials, engineers, attorneys, industrial hygienists, architects, environmental professionals, and students in these fields.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1993
First published:	December 1993
Authors:	J. Cowan
Dimensions:	235 x 164 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
ISBN-13:	978-0-471-28584-7
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > Sound, vibration & waves (acoustics)
LSN:	0-471-28584-6
Barcode:	9780471285847

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