Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control

Clearly written by worldwide experts, the Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control, provides, for the first time, a comprehensive single–volume reference on a broad spectrum of noise, shock, and vibration topics. For the book, Dr. Malcolm Crocker recruited leading practitioners and researchers to contribute their expertise on a multitude of topics including:
Fundamentals of acoustics, noise, shock, and vibration theory and practice
Physiological and psychological effects of noise, shock, and vibration on people
Instrumentation, analysis, and measurement of noise and vibration
Passive and active methods to reduce noise and vibration sources and paths
Psychoacoustics and product sound quality
Machinery noise and vibration sources, prediction, and control
Interior vehicle, aircraft, and ship noise and vibration sources and control
Control of noise, shock, and vibration in buildings
The Handbook′s logical organization coupled with its detailed index makes it easy to jump to any topic quickly and get all the facts and practical
guidance needed. Chapter introductions and references provide a gateway to the literature while figures and illustrations help the reader to visualize complex processes and procedures.
An expert snapshot of the broad field of noise and vibration—the science, latest research findings and practical applications, best practices, and future directions—the Handbook of Noise and Vibration Control is an invaluable resource for acoustical consultants, practicing engineers, researchers, architects, and designers in tackling some of their toughest problems.

Spis treści:
Foreword.
Preface.
Contributors.
1. Fundamentals of Acoustics, Noise, and Vibration (Malcolm J. Crocker).
PART I. Fundamentals of Acoustics and Noise.
2. Theory of Sound—Predictions and Measurement (Malc olm J. Crocker).
3. Sound Sources (Philip A. Nelson).
4. Sound Propagation in Rooms (K. Heinrich Kuttruff).
5. Sound Propagation in the Atmosphere (Keith Attenborough).
6. Sound Radiation from Structures and Their Response to Sound (Jean–Louis Guyader).
7. Numerical Acoustical Modeling (Finite Element Modeling) (R. Jeremy Astley).
8. Boundary Element Modeling (D. W. Herrin, T. W. Wu, and A. F. Seybert).
9. Aerodynamic Noise: Theory and Applications (Philip J. Morris and Geoffrey M. Lilley).
10. Nonlinear Acoustics (Oleg V. Rudenko and Malcolm J. Crocker).
PART II. Fundamentals of Vibration.
11. General Introduction to Vibration (Bjorn A. T. Petersson).
12. Vibration of Simple Discrete and Continuous Systems (Yuri I. Bobrovnitskii).
13. Random Vibration (David E. Newland)
14. Response of Systems to Shock (Charles Robert Welch and Robert M. Ebeling).
15. Passive Damping (Daniel J. Inman).
16. Structure–Borne Energy Flow (Goran Pavic).
17. Statistical Energy Analysis (Jerome E. Manning).
18. Nonlinear Vibration (Lawrence N. Virgin, Earl H. Dowell, and George Flowers).
PART III. Human Hearing and Speech.
19. General Introduction to Human Hearing and Speech (Karl T. Kalveram).
20. The Ear: Its Structure and Function, Related to Hearing (Hiroshi Wada).
21. Hearing Thresholds, Loudness of Sound, and Sound Adaptation (William A. Yost).
22. Speech Production and Speech Intelligibility (Christine H. Shadle).
PART IV. Effects of Noise, Blast, Vibration, and Shock on People.
23. General Introduction to Noise and Vibration Effects on People and Hearing Conservation (Malcolm J. Crocker).
24. Sleep Disturbance due to Transportation Noise Exposure (Lawrence S. Finegold, Alain G. Muzet, and Bernard F. Berry).
25. Noise–Induced Annoyance (Sandford Fidell).
26. Effects of Infrasound, Low–Frequency Noise, and Ultrasound on People (Norm Broner).
27. Auditory Hazards of Impulse and Impact Noise (Donald Henderson and Roger P. Hamernik).
28. Effects of Intense Noise on People and Hearing Loss (Rickie R. Davis and William J. Murphy).
29. Effects of Vibration on People (Michael J. Griffin).
30. Effects of Mechanical Shock on People (A. J. Brammer).
31. Hearing Protectors (Samir N. Y. Gerges and John G. Casali).
32. Development of Standards and Regulations for Occupational Noise (Alice H. Suter).
33. Hearing Conservation Programs (John Erdreich).
34. Rating Measures, Descriptors, Criteria, and Procedures for Determining Human Response to Noise (Malcolm J. Crocker).
PART V. Noise and Vibration Transducers, Analysis Equipment, Signal Processing, and Measuring Techniques.
35. General Introduction to Noise and Vibration Transducers, Measuring Equipment, Measurements, Signal Acquisition, and Processing (Malcolm J. Crocker).
36. Acoustical Transducer Principles and Types of Microphones (Gunnar Rasmussen and Per Rasmussen).
37. Vibration Transducer Principles and Types of Vibration Transducers (Colin H. Hansen).
38. Sound Level Meters (George S. K. Wong).
39. Noise Dosimeters (Chucri A. Kardous).
40. Analyzers and Signal Generators (Henrik Herlufsen, Svend Gade, and Harry K. Zaveri).
41. Equipment for Data Acquisition (Zhuang Li and Malcolm J. Crocker).
42. Signal Processing (Allan G. Piersol).
43. Noise and Vibration Measurements (Pedro R. Valletta and Malcolm J. Crocker).
44. Determination of Sound Power Level and Emission Sound Pressure Level (Hans G. Jonasson).
45. Sound Intensity Measurements (Finn Jacobsen).
46. Noise and Vibration Data Analysis (Robert B. Randall).
47. Modal Analysis and Modal Testing (David J. Ewins).
48. Machinery Condition Monitoring (Robert B. Randall).
49. Wavelet Analysis of Vibration Signals (David E. Newland).
50. Use of Near–Field Acoustical Holography in Noise and Vibration
Measurements (Earl G. Williams).
51 . Calibration of Measurement Microphones (Erling Frederiksen).
52. Calibration of Shock and Vibration Transducers (Torben Rask Licht).
53. Metrology and Traceability of Vibration and Shock Measurements (Hans–J¨urgen von Martens).
PART VI. Principles of Noise and Vibration Control and Quiet Machinery Design.
54. Introduction to Principles of Noise and Vibration Control (Malcolm J. Crocker).
55. Noise and Vibration Source Identification (Malcolm J. Crocker).
56. Use of Enclosures (Jorge P. Arenas and Malcolm J. Crocker).
57. Use of Sound–Absorbing Materials (Malcolm J. Crocker and Jorge P. Arenas).
58. Use of Barriers (Jorge P. Arenas).
59. Use of Vibration Isolation (Eric E. Ungar).
60. Damping of Structures and Use of Damping Materials (Eric E. Ungar).
61. Dynamic Vibration Absorbers (Leif Kari).
62. Rotor Balancing and Unbalance–Caused Vibration (Maurice L. Adams, Jr.).
63. Active Noise Control (Stephen J. Elliott).
64. Active Vibration Control (Christopher Fuller).
65. Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Sensors for Noise and Vibration Applications (James J. Allen).
66. Design of Low–Noise Machinery (Michael Bockhoff).
67. Psychoacoustics and Product Sound Quality (Malcolm J. Crocker).
PART VII. Industrial and Machine Element Noise and Vibration Sources—Prediction and Control.
68. Machinery Noise and Vibration Sources (Malcolm J. Crocker).
69. Gear Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control Methods (Donald R. Houser).
70. Types of Bearings and Means of Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control (George Zusman).
71. Centrifugal and Axial Fan Noise Prediction and Control (Gerald C. Lauchle).
72. Types of Electric Motors and Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Methods (George Zusman).
73. Pumps and Pumping System Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control (Mirko Cudina).
74. Noise Control of Compressors (Malcolm J. Crocker).
75.