An Introduction to Environmental Noise

NOTE EDITORE

The problem of environmental noise is becoming more pressing as expectations change. A wide range of professions are involved in the measurement, assessment and control of noise, in regulations, legislation, and standards as well as in architecture and planning. A solid overview of the subject, this book provides an introduction that ranges across all disciplines. It covers topics such as sources, effects, and measurement of environmental noise; assessment and planning; noise control methods and technologies.

SOMMARIO

1. Introduction 2. Sources of Environmental Noise 3. Effects of noise 4. Measurement of noise 5. Prediction of Noise 6. Assessment of noise impact, Planning and noise etc 7. Soundscapes 8. Quiet areas 9. Standards, regulations and legislation 10. Noise control methods and technologies

ALTRE INFORMAZIONI

• Condizione: Nuovo
• ISBN: 9780415673945
• Dimensioni: 9.25 x 6.125 in
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Illustration Notes: 25 tables, 6 halftones, 10 color halftones and 40 line drawings
• Pagine Arabe: 184