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.
Author(s): M. Möser, G. Müller (auth.), Gerhard Müller, Michael Möser (eds.)
Edition: 1
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year: 2013
Language: English
Pages: 706
Tags: Acoustics;Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control;Engineering Design;Building Construction;Signal, Image and Speech Processing;Noise Control
Front Matter....Pages i-x
Fundamentals....Pages 1-22
Acoustic Measurements....Pages 23-52
Numerical Acoustics....Pages 53-67
The Effects of Sound on Humans....Pages 69-86
Noise Emission Assessment....Pages 87-124
Sound Propagation Outdoors....Pages 125-135
Sound Insulation in Buildings....Pages 137-164
Sound Absorbers....Pages 165-214
Structure-Borne Sound, Insulation and Damping....Pages 215-237
Room Acoustics....Pages 239-267
Silencers....Pages 269-299
Active Control of Sound and Vibrations....Pages 301-334
Sound Reinforcement....Pages 335-351
Sources of Sound....Pages 353-365
Road Traffic Noise....Pages 367-392
Noise and Vibration from Railroad Traffic....Pages 393-487
Aircraft Noise....Pages 489-537
Construction Noise....Pages 539-556
Urban Noise Protection....Pages 557-576
Flow Noise....Pages 577-636
Ultrasound....Pages 637-650
Vibrations....Pages 651-690
Back Matter....Pages 691-702
