Urban Sound Environment

List of contents

1. Fundamentals 2. Urban Sound Evaluation 3. Urban Soundscape 4. Mirco-Scale Acoustic Modelling 5. Macro-Scale Acoustic Modelling 6. Urban Noise Mitigation 7. Sound Environment in Urban Streets and Squares

About the author

Jian Kang is Professor of Acoustics at the School of Architecture, University of Sheffield. He has conducted research in environmental acoustics for 20 years. He has published 1 book, over 50 refereed journal papers and book chapters, and over 100 conference papers and technical reports.

Summary

A thorough introduction to and examination of the major new developments from the past twenty years in the field of urban sound environment including the EU directive on noise and its implications. An extremely useful book for students and practitioners in a wide range of fields, from urban planning and landscape through to architecture a

Product details

• Authors: Jian Kang, Jian (University of Sheffield Kang, Kang Jian
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2020
• EAN: 9780367865207
• ISBN: 978-0-367-86520-7
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; Landscape art & architecture, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Acoustics & Sound, ARCHITECTURE / Reference, Mechanical Engineering, Materials science, Building construction & materials, Acoustic & sound engineering, Landscape architecture and design, Building construction and materials, Acoustic and sound engineering, Dynamics & vibration