Engineering noise control : theory and practice / David A. Bies and Colin H. Hansen.

By: Bies, David A, 1925-.

Contributor(s): Hansen, Colin H, 1951-.

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BookPublisher: London ; New York : Spon, 1996 (1998)Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xvi, 615 p. : ill ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 041920430X.Subject(s): Noise control

DDC classification: 620.23

Contents:

Fundamentals and basic terminology -- The human ear -- Instrumentation for noise measurement and analysis -- Criteria -- Sound sources and outdoor sound propagation -- Sound power, its use and measurement -- Sound in enclosed spaces -- Acoustic enclosures and barriers -- Muffling devices -- Vibration control -- Sound power and sound pressure level estimation procedures -- Active noise control -- Survey of analytical techniques for the estimation of sound power levels.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

A comprehensive discussion of the theory of principles and concept of noise control. The authors provide a range of practical applications of current noise-control technology. The book provides a sound base to understanding and solving real-life problems. It contains a large bibliography and comprehensive glossaries to make the information easily accessible.

Previous ed.: 1988.

Bibliography: p. 546-558. - Includes index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface (p. xvii)
Acknowledgements (p. xx)
Chapter 1 Fundamentals and basic terminology (p. 1)
1.1 Introduction (p. 1)
1.2 Noise-Control Strategies (p. 3)
1.3 Acoustic Field Variables and the Wave Equation (p. 12)
1.4 Plane and Spherical Waves (p. 20)
1.5 Mean Square Quantities (p. 29)
1.6 Energy Density (p. 30)
1.7 Sound Intensity (p. 31)
1.8 Sound Power (p. 36)
1.9 Units (p. 36)
1.10 Spectra (p. 39)
1.11 Combining Sound Pressures (p. 44)
1.12 Impedance (p. 51)
1.13 Flow Resistance (p. 52)
Chapter 2 The human ear (p. 54)
2.1 Brief Description of the Ear (p. 54)
2.2 Mechanical Properties of the Central Partition (p. 64)
2.3 Noise Induced Hearing Loss (p. 77)
2.4 Subjective Response to Sound Pressure Level (p. 78)
Chapter 3 Instrumentation for noise measurement and analysis (p. 92)
3.1 Microphones (p. 92)
3.2 Weighting Networks (p. 100)
3.3 Sound Level Meters (p. 102)
3.4 Grades of Sound Level Meter (p. 104)
3.5 Sound Level Meter Calibration (p. 104)
3.6 Noise Measurements Using Sound Level Meters (p. 105)
3.7 Time-Varying Sound (p. 107)
3.8 Noise Level Measurement (p. 108)
3.9 Statistical Analysers (p. 110)
3.10 Noise Dosimeters (p. 110)
3.11 Tape Recording of Noise (p. 111)
3.12 Spectrum Analysers (p. 113)
3.13 Intensity Meters (p. 114)
3.14 Energy Density Sensors (p. 121)
Chapter 4 Criteria (p. 123)
4.1 Introduction (p. 123)
4.2 Hearing Loss (p. 128)
4.3 Hearing Damage Risk (p. 131)
4.4 Hearing Damage Risk Criteria (p. 144)
4.5 Implementing a Hearing Conservation Program (p. 148)
4.6 Speech Interference Criteria (p. 150)
4.7 Psychological Effects of Noise (p. 152)
4.8 Ambient Noise Level Specification (p. 152)
4.9 Environmental Noise Level Criteria (p. 165)
4.10 Environmental Noise Surveys (p. 169)
Chapter 5 Sound sources and outdoor sound propagation (p. 174)
5.1 Introduction (p. 174)
5.2 Simple Source (p. 175)
5.3 Dipole Source (p. 178)
5.4 Quadrupole Source (Far-Field Approximation) (p. 185)
5.5 Line Source (p. 188)
5.6 Piston in an Infinite Baffle (p. 192)
5.7 Incoherent Plane Radiator (p. 200)
5.8 Directivity (p. 204)
5.9 Reflection Effects (p. 205)
5.10 Reflection and Transmission at a Plane/Two Media Interface (p. 208)
5.11 Sound Propagation Outdoors, General Concepts (p. 217)
Chapter 6 Sound power, its use and measurement (p. 245)
6.1 Introduction (p. 245)
6.2 Radiation Impedance (p. 246)
6.3 Relation Between Sound Power and Sound Pressure (p. 248)
6.4 Radiation Field of a Sound Source (p. 249)
6.5 Determination of Sound Power Using Intensity Measurements (p. 252)
6.6 Determination of Sound Power Using Conventional Pressure Measurements (p. 253)
6.7 Determination of Sound Power Using Surface Vibration Measurements (p. 269)
6.8 Some Uses of Sound Power Information (p. 271)
Chapter 7 Sound in enclosed spaces (p. 273)
7.1 Introduction (p. 273)
7.2 Low Frequencies (p. 276)
7.3 Bound Between Low-Frequency and High-Frequency Behaviour (p. 281)
7.4 High Frequencies, Statistical Analysis (p. 284)
7.5 Transient Response (p. 289)
7.6 Measurement of the Room Constant (p. 297)
7.7 Porous Sound Absorbers (p. 299)
7.8 Panel Sound Absorbers (p. 306)
7.9 Flat and Long Rooms (p. 310)
7.10 Applications of Sound Absorption (p. 327)
7.11 Auditorium Design (p. 328)
Chapter 8 Partitions, enclosures and barriers (p. 335)
8.1 Introduction (p. 335)
8.2 Sound Transmission Through Partitions (p. 336)
8.3 Composite Transmission Loss (p. 366)
8.4 Enclosures (p. 375)
8.5 Barriers (p. 387)
8.6 Pipe Lagging (p. 403)
Chapter 9 Muffling devices (p. 406)
9.1 Introduction (p. 406)
9.2 Measures of Performance (p. 406)
9.3 Diffusers as Muffling Devices (p. 407)
9.4 Classification of Muffling Devices (p. 408)
9.5 Acoustic Impedance (p. 409)
9.6 Lumped Element Devices (p. 411)
9.7 Reactive Devices (p. 420)
9.8 Lined Ducts (p. 444)
9.9 Duct Bends (p. 462)
9.10 Unlined Ducts (p. 463)
9.11 Effect of Duct End Reflections (p. 463)
9.12 Duct Break-Out Noise (p. 463)
9.13 Lined Plenum Attenuator (p. 466)
9.14 Water Injection (p. 468)
9.15 Directivity of Exhaust Ducts (p. 469)
Chapter 10 Vibration control (p. 473)
10.1 Introduction (p. 473)
10.2 Vibration Isolation (p. 475)
10.3 Types of Isolators (p. 490)
10.4 Vibration Absorbers (p. 494)
10.5 Vibration Measurement (p. 497)
10.6 Damping of Vibrating Surfaces (p. 504)
10.7 Measurement of Damping (p. 507)
Chapter 11 Sound power and sound pressure level estimation procedures (p. 510)
11.1 Introduction (p. 510)
11.2 Fan Noise (p. 511)
11.3 Air Compressors (p. 515)
11.4 Compressors for Refrigeration Units (p. 519)
11.5 Cooling Towers (p. 519)
11.6 Pumps (p. 523)
11.7 Jets (p. 524)
11.8 Control Valves (p. 529)
11.9 Pipe Flow (p. 545)
11.10 Boilers (p. 546)
11.11 Turbines (p. 547)
11.12 Diesel and Gas-Driven Engines (p. 548)
11.13 Furnace Noise (p. 551)
11.14 Electric Motors (p. 553)
11.15 Generators (p. 554)
11.16 Transformers (p. 554)
11.17 Gears (p. 556)
11.18 Transportation Noise (p. 557)
Chapter 12 Active noise control (p. 570)
12.1 Introduction (p. 570)
12.2 Active Control of Sound Propagation in Ducts (p. 573)
12.3 Active Control of Sound Radiation From Vibrating Structures (p. 582)
12.4 Sound Transmission into Enclosed Spaces (p. 586)
12.5 Active Vibration Isolation (p. 591)
12.6 Electronic Controller Design (p. 592)
Chapter 13 Survey of analytical techniques for the estimation of sound power levels (p. 596)
13.1 Introduction (p. 596)
13.2 Low-Frequency Region (p. 597)
13.3 High-Frequency Region (p. 600)
Appendix A Wave equation derivation (p. 602)
A.1 Conservation of Mass (p. 602)
A.2 Euler's Equation (p. 603)
A.3 Equation of State (p. 604)
A.4 Wave Equation (Linearized) (p. 605)
Appendix B Properties of materials (p. 609)
Appendix C Acoustical properties of porous materials (p. 611)
C.1 Flow Resistance and Resistivity (p. 611)
C.2 Sound Propagation in Porous Media (p. 613)
C.3 Sound Reduction Due to Propagation Through A Porous Material (p. 615)
C.4 Measurement and Calculation of Absorption Coefficients (p. 616)
Appendix D Frequency analysis (p. 628)
D.1 Digital Filtering (p. 628)
D.2 Digital Fourier Analysis (p. 629)
D.3 Important Functions (p. 641)
References (p. 645)
List of acoustical standards (p. 662)
Glossary of symbols (p. 682)
Index (p. 709)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

David A. Bies is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has previously worked as a senior consultant in industry
Colin H. Hansen is Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide