Building Acoustics Books

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1. Aircraft Noise Propagation, Exposure & Reduction

   By Keith Attenborough, Vadim Tokarev, Oleksandr Zaporozhets

   Success in reducing the perceived noise of aircraft requires reduction of noise at source, along the propagation path and at the receiver. It depends on accurate and reliable information about aircraft noise levels, which can be gained by calculations using appropriate generation and propagation...

   April 2011 | 978-0-415-24066-6 | Hardback (Spon Press)

2. Fundamentals of Medical Ultrasonics

   By Michiel Postema

   Ultrasound is set to become the most widely used medical imaging method worldwide. An increasing number of engineers will need to be trained in medical ultrasonics development and implementation, and the demand is emerging for a book which narrows the gap between the technician and the clinician...

   April 2011 | 978-0-415-56353-6 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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   Spon's Building Regulations Explained: 2010 Revision, 8th Edition

   By London District Surveyors Association, John Stephenson

   This fully revised, essential reference takes into account all important aspects of building control including new legislation up to 2010, covering major revisions to Parts A, B, C, F, J, L1A, L1B, L2A, L2B and P and revisions to Part E. Each chapter explains in clear terms the appropriate...

   April 2011 | 978-0-415-43067-8 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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   Environmental and Architectural Acoustics, 2nd Edition

   By Zyun-iti Maekawa, Jens Rindel, Peter Lord

   Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach to the practice of achieving a more acceptable acoustic environment, this book draws on the same basic principles to cover both the outdoors and indoor space. It starts with the fundamentals of sound waves and hearing and goes on to the measurement of noise...

   December 2010 | 978-0-415-44900-7 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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   Auditorium Acoustics and Architectural Design, 2nd Edition

   By Michael Barron

   Modern concert halls and opera houses are now very specialized buildings with special acoustical characteristics. With new contemporary case-studies, this updated book explores these characteristics as an important resource for architects, engineers and auditorium technicians. Supported by...

   September 2009 | 978-0-419-24510-0 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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   Engineering Noise Control: Theory and Practice, 4th Edition

   By Colin Hansen, David Bies

   June 2009 | 978-0-415-48707-8 | Paperback (Spon Press)
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   Room Acoustics, 5th Edition

   By Heinrich Kuttruff

   Since publication of the first edition in 1973, this professional and scientific reference has become the standard work in the field, providing detailed analysis of the state of the art in room acoustics. It outlines the theory and practice of sound behaviour in enclosed spaces. Particular...

   May 2009 | 978-0-415-48021-5 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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   Environmental Noise Barriers 2E: A Guide To Their Acoustic and Visual Design, 2nd Edition

   By Benz Kotzen, Colin English

   Environmental Noise Barriers is a unique one-stop reference for practitioners, whether acoustical engineers, landscape architects or manufacturers, and for highways departments in local and central authorities. This extensively revised new edition is updated in line with UK and EU legislation...

   April 2009 | 978-0-415-43708-0 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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   Acoustic Absorbers and Diffusers: Theory, Design and Application, 2nd Edition

   By Trevor J. Cox, Peter D'Antonio

   Absorbers and diffusers are two of the main design tools for altering the acoustic conditions of rooms, semi-enclosed spaces and the outdoor environment. Their correct use is important for delivering high quality acoustics. Unique and authoritative, this book decribes how to effectively measure,...

   January 2009 | 978-0-415-47174-9 | Hardback (Spon Press)
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    Building Acoustics

    By Tor Erik Vigran

    Building or architectural acoustics is taken in this book to cover all aspects of sound and vibration in buildings. The book covers room acoustics but the main emphasis is on sound insulation and sound absorption and the basic aspects of noise and vibration problems connected to service equipment...

    2008 | 978-0-415-42853-8 | Hardback (Spon Press)