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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
    Publication Date: 15/06/1995
    ISBN13: 9780471569084, 978-0471569084
    ISBN10: 0471569089
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    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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