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This book examines the physical background of engineering acoustics, focusing on empirically obtained engineering experience as well as on measurement techniques and engineering methods for prognostics. Its goal is not only to describe the state of art of engineering acoustics but also to give practical help to engineers in order to solve acoustic problems. It deals with the origin, the transmission and the methods of the abating different kinds of air-borne and structure-borne sounds caused by various mechanisms - from traffic to machinery and flow-induced sound. In addition the modern aspects of room and building acoustics, as well as psychoacoustics and active noise control, are covered.
List of contents
Fundamentals.- Acoustic Measurements.- Numerical Acoustics.- The Effects of Sound on Humans.- Noise Immission Assessment.- Noise Emission Assessment.- Sound propagation in the Open Space.- Building Acoustics.- Sound Absorption.- Structure Borne Sound.- Room Acoustics.- Silencers.- Active Noise and Vibration Control.- Noise caused by Construction Work.- Sound Sources.- Traffic Noise - Road.- Traffic Noise and Vibrations - Railway.- Traffic Noise - Aircraft.- Sound Reinforcement Techniques.- Urban Noise Protection.- Flow-Induced Noise.- Ultrasound.- Vibrations.- Index.
About the author
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Michael Möser ist Professor für Ingenieurgeodäsie an der TU Dresden.
Summary
The only real acoustics handbook for mechanical and architectural applications, this is a translation of the German standard work on the subject, written by an academic and an industrial practitioner. The book 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.
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From the reviews:
"Topics are presented with a balance of theory and applications whenever feasible, and illustrations and graphs are of great assistance to the reader. ... reading the Handbook of Engineering Acoustics was akin to listening a great orchestral performance in a fine hall. Maestros Müller and Möser did assemble a cast of expert performers and have created a work of reference that is bound to become a standard for others to meet." (Dominique J. Chéenne, Noise Control Engineering Journal, Vol. 61 (3), May-June, 2013)
