Acoustic design (Architectural Press library of design and detailing)

Architectural Press Library of Design and Detailing: Acoustic Design focuses on the techniques and principles employed in acoustic design, as well as room acoustics, hearing, speech, sound insulation, and noise control and design. The book first elaborates on the perception of sound, properties of sound, and sound in the built form. Concerns cover sound absorption, room acoustics, sound insulation, physical data, units and measurement, sound at a point, and hearing and speech. The manuscript then takes a look at noise control and design. Topics include prediction and prescription, control at source, control in the sound path, building types, and building elements. The text is a valuable source of information for researchers interested in acoustic design. Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Chapter 1 - Perception of sound, Pages 1-12 Chapter 2 - Properties of sound, Pages 13-48 Chapter 3 - Sound in the built form, Pages 49-88 Chapter 4 - Noise control, Pages 89-130 Chapter 5 - Design, Pages 131-149 Bibliography, Page 150 Index, Pages 151-152 Cracking up? Foundation Design, Page ibc1 The Problem: Spalling, cracking, corrosion..., Page ibc2 Duncan Templeton And David Saunders. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 150.