Acoustics of Buildings: Principles and Practice

Author: (USA) Cavanaugh (Cavanaugh/W.J.) / (USA) Wilkes (Wilkes/W.J.) Edited by Zhao Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is a practical guide to architectural acoustics, systematically and thoroughly introducing the achievements of architectural acoustics in the 20th century, especially the principles, experience, and technical measures of acoustic design in performance venues. It focuses on the new achievements and trends in this field in recent years. The book covers topics such as the history of performance venues, basic knowledge of architectural acoustics, principles of room acoustics, sound quality evaluation, sound absorption and sound insulation, and indoor noise control, with a strong emphasis on the acoustic design and architectural design of various types of performance venues.