Author Description
This volume provides detailed guidance for those who have no special training in acoustics but who are concerned with the engineering of quiet into buildings, transportation, products, factories, power plants, air-conditioning systems, farm, and road equipment and the like.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the practical application of acoustic engineering principles to mitigate noise and vibration in diverse industrial, commercial, and residential environments. Edited by Leo L. Beranek, a prominent figure in the field of acoustics, the text synthesizes complex physical phenomena into actionable engineering solutions. It provides a structured framework for non-specialists to identify, measure, and suppress unwanted sound and mechanical oscillation across various mechanical systems.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Mathematical models for sound propagation and vibration transmission
- Practical design strategies for noise reduction in HVAC and industrial machinery
- Case studies involving architectural acoustics and transportation equipment
- Standardized measurement techniques for sound pressure and vibration levels
Scope Limits
- Advanced theoretical physics research beyond practical engineering application
- Specific proprietary software tutorials or brand-specific hardware manuals
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a foundational reference for engineers and architects tasked with noise abatement in complex systems. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, which requires a baseline understanding of physics to fully implement the provided methodologies.
Page Count:
650
Publication Date:
1971-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
007004841X
ISBN-13:
9780070048416
Applied Physics
Engineering
Noise Control
Acoustics
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