An Introduction To Noise Control In Buildings

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in noise control in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. NOISE CRITERIA 3. SOUND DISTRIBUTION INDOORS 4. SOUND ISOLATION BETWEEN ROOMS

Introductory technical guidance for professional enginers, architects and constructrion managers interested in noise control in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. NOISE CRITERIA 3. SOUND DISTRIBUTION INDOORS 4. SOUND ISOLATION BETWEEN ROOMS.

This publication provides professional engineers, architects and construction managers with over 125 pages of technical guidance for control of noise and vibrations in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATIONS, 2. EQUIPMENT VIBRATIONS AND SEISMIC LOADS, 3. NOISE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS, 4. SOUND LEVEL DATA FOR MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

Provides guidelines on avoiding noise problems during the design and construction of new buildings, and eliminating noise in existing structures. It covers such topics as properties of sound absorptive materials, acoustical characteristics of rooms, and structure-borne sound insulation.

Encompasses all up-to-date aspects of noise and vibration control in building services in one simple and convenient volume. It provides the necessary background in acoustics and, more importantly, practical advice in the evaluation and control of noise and vibration, with extensive use of tables, illustrations and actual examples. The book's contributors, the senior engineering staff of SRL Ltd, have more than 150 years' collective experience in acoustics, involving design and remedial work on noise and vibration aspects of building services.

Unwanted noise can be a significant nuisance in buildings, particularly dwellings. Part E of the Building Regulations for England and Wales has therefore introduced substantially improved standards for noise control and stringent new requirements for the testing of completed buildings. This new book explains the regulations in detail and provides recommendations for good design and construction. It explains those aspects of sound transmission necessary for an understanding of Part E of the Regulations.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and other professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in noise and vibrations control in buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTALS OF ACOUSTICS AND VIBRATIONS 2. EQUIPMENT VIBRATIONS AND SEISMIC LOADS 3. NOISE CONTROL IN BUILDINGS 4. SOUND LEVEL DATA FOR MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.