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Book Synopsis
Organized for self-paced study, this user-friendly book can easily be understood by designers with no engineering training. Provides excellent guidance concerning how design can be used to control noise, privacy and room acoustics within buildings. Contains a summary of the basic types of sound problems that occur in buildings.

Table of Contents
Basic Concerns.

Nature of Sound.

Sound and Hearing.

Room Acoustics.

Sound and Noise Control.

Control of Airborne Noise.

Control of Impact Structure-Borne Noise.

Case Studies: Building Design Situations.

Bibliography.

Glossary.

Appendix.

Study Aids.

Index.

Simplified Design for Building Sound Control

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 15 June 1995
      ISBN-13 9780471569084
      978-0471569084
      ISBN-10 0471569089
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      Architecture Wave mechanics Building construction and materials

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Organized for self-paced study, this user-friendly book can easily be understood by designers with no engineering training. Provides excellent guidance concerning how design can be used to control noise, privacy and room acoustics within buildings. Contains a summary of the basic types of sound problems that occur in buildings.

      Table of Contents
      Basic Concerns.

      Nature of Sound.

      Sound and Hearing.

      Room Acoustics.

      Sound and Noise Control.

      Control of Airborne Noise.

      Control of Impact Structure-Borne Noise.

      Case Studies: Building Design Situations.

      Bibliography.

      Glossary.

      Appendix.

      Study Aids.

      Index.

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