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Books and Publications
Dick Stern
Applied Research Laboratory, The Pennsylvania State University PO Box 30, State College, Pennsylvania 16804
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Title: Engineering Noise Control: Theory and Practice 4th Edition
Authors: David A. Bies and Colin H. Hansen Publisher: Spon Press
ISBN: 978-0-415-48706-1 (Hard cover) ISBN: 978-0-415-48707-8 (paperback)
ISBN: 978-0-203-87240-6 (e-book)
Pages: 747
Date: June, 2009-10-20
The practice of engineering noise control demands a solid understanding of the fundamentals of acoustics, the practical application of current noise control tech- nology and the underlying theoretical concepts. This fully revised and updated fourth edition provides a comprehensive explanation of these key areas clearly, yet without oversimplification. The practical focus of the book echoes advances in the discipline, reflected in the fourth edition’s new material, including—completely updated coverage of sound transmission loss, mufflers and exhaust stack directivi- ty; expanded treatment of single and double wall sound transmission loss; a new chapter on practical numerical acoustics; and a thorough explanation of the latest instrumentation and microphone array systems for measurement and analysis of both simple and complex sound fields.
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