LEADER 03839nam a2200325Ii 4500 001 991003234519707536 008 070802s2001 enka s 001 0 eng d 020 $a9780122476655 020 $a0122476654 035 $ab13652874-39ule_inst 040 $aBibl. Dip.le Aggr. Ingegneria Innovazione - Sez. Ingegneria Innovazione$beng 082 04$a620.2$222 100 1 $aFahy, Frank$0509556 245 10$aFoundations of engineering acoustics$h[e-book] /$cFrank Fahy 260 $aSan Diego, Calif. :$aLondon :$bAcademic,$cc2001 300 $axix, 443 p. :$bill. ;$c25 cm 504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index 505 00$tSound engineering --$tThe nature of sound and some sound wave phenomena --$tSound in fluids --$tImpedance --$tSound energy and intensity --$tSources of sound --$tSound absorption and sound absorbers --$tSound in waveguides --$tSound in enclosures --$tStructure-borne sound --$tTransmission of sound through partitions --$tReflection, scattering, diffraction and refraction 520 $aFoundations of Engineering Acoustics takes the reader on a journey from a qualitative introduction to the physical nature of sound, explained in terms of common experience, to mathematical models and analytical results which underlie the techniques applied by the engineering industry to improve the acoustic performance of their products. The book is distinguished by extensive descriptions and explanations of audio-frequency acoustic phenomena and their relevance to engineering, supported by a wealth of diagrams, and by a guide for teachers of tried and tested class demonstrations and laboratory-based experiments. Foundations of Engineering Acoustics is a textbook suitable for both senior undergraduate and postgraduate courses in mechanical, aerospace, marine, and possibly electrical and civil engineering schools at universities. It will be a valuable reference for academic teachers and researchers and will also assist Industrial Acoustic Group staff and Consultants. Comprehensive and up-to-date: broad coverage, many illustrations, questions, elaborated answers, references and a bibliography Introductory chapter on the importance of sound in technology and the role of the engineering acoustician Deals with the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and forms of mathematical representation, rather than methodology Frequent reference to practical applications and contemporary technology Emphasizes qualitative, physical introductions to each principal as an ent?e to mathematical analysis for the less theoretically oriented readers and courses Provides a 'cook book' of demonstrations and laboratory-based experiments for teachers Useful for discussing acoustical problems with non-expert clients/managers because the descriptive sections are couched in largely non-technical language and any jargon is explained Draws on the vast pedagogic experience of the writer 533 $aElectronic reproduction.$bAmsterdam :$cElsevier Science & Technology,$d2007.$nMode of access: World Wide Web.$nSystem requirements: Web browser.$nTitle from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007).$nAccess may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions 650 0$aAcoustical engineering 655 7$aElectronic books.$2local 776 1 $cOriginal$z0122476654$z9780122476655$w(DLC) 00103464$w(OCoLC)44915790 856 40$3Referex$uhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780122476655$zAn electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information 856 42$zPublisher description$uhttp://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/description/els031/00103464.html 907 $a.b13652874$b03-03-22$c24-01-08 912 $a991003234519707536 996 $aFoundations of engineering acoustics$9995823 997 $aUNISALENTO 998 $ale026$b24-01-08$cm$d@ $e-$feng$genk$h0$i0