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Noise is a ubiquitous industrial pollutant whose impact on urban, and increasingly on rural society worldwide is considerable.Noise and vibration are now major factors in determining the marketability and competitiveness of wide range of manufactured products from domestic appliances to aircraft.
Controlling noise and vibration effectively at source demands highly skilled engineers.Concern about the effects of noise and vibration on the human environment has lead to the formulation of exposure standards for environmental noise and vibration and there is a need for specialists with a detailed understanding of the environmental and human effects of noise and vibration. Advanced Applications in Noise and Vibration is based on the second semester of the postgraduate instructional Masters Course in Sound and Vibration Studies at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research in the University of Southampton.The main objective of the course is to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to practice in the field of noise and vibration control technology.
Many of the chapters use examples of models and forms of analysis to illustrate the principles which they introduce. The book is structured in five parts, covering the following key areas: Applied Digital Signal Processing, Theoretical and Aeroacoustics, Environmental and Industrial Acoustics, Vibration and Ultrasound and Underwater Acoustics.

The book presents advanced treatments of acoustic and vibration phenomena together with summaries of the latest knowledge, analysis and methods currently available for dealing with a wide range of practical problems affecting people, the environment, industrial activities and products, and engineering systems. ... Read more

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Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, Second Edition is the updated revision of the classic reference containing the most important noise control design information in a single volume of manageable size. Specific content updates include completely revised material on noise and vibration standards, updated information on active noise/vibration control, and the applications of these topics to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Good source for more information
Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications looks to be a good source for a second book on noise control. By second book I mean a follow up to a good introductory book on Architectural Acoustics by Egan, Long, or Mehta et al. Long's book is very thourough.

Each Chapter is written by a recognized expert in the field. It covers theory, mathematical models, and some application.

While a few of the chapters are general, and many of them relate to building noise, the subject is not limited to buildings. As an example there is coverage of jet engine noise generation and propagation. I have only read it in sections to date, and am satisfied with it.

BTW - A good source for a hands on, non-theoretical approach is from ASHRAE, "A Practical Guide to Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Systems".

Practical Use ofNoise and Vibration Control Engineering
The book has some very practical suggestions and formulas that can be used to control noise in real engineering problems.This it does by first reviewing the basic terms, definitions and international standards in acoustics.Several practical formulas for design of noise control systems are discussed and given in the text.Formulas for calculation of sound propagation in various practical situations are also given.Irecommend this book to people who have an interest in reducing noise in most practical problems.

The book is also suitable to students in mechanical, aerospace, automotive, electrical, environmental, highways and building engineering who have an interest in acoustics or noise control problems.The book is however not suitable as a class textbook as not many formulas are derived neither are there many worked examples or tutorial problems that can assist a student to prepare for examinations. ... Read more

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Two of the most acclaimed reference works in the area of acoustics in recent years have been our Encyclopedia of Acoustics, 4 Volume set and the Handbook of Acoustics spin-off. These works, edited by Malcolm Crocker, positioned Wiley as a major player in the acoustics reference market. With our recently published revision of Beranek & Ver's Noise and Vibration Control Engineering, Wiley is a highly respected name in the acoustics business.

Crocker's new handbook covers an area of great importance to engineers and designers. Noise and vibration control is one largest areas of application of the acoustics topics covered in the successful encyclopedia and handbook. It is also an area that has been under-published in recent years. Crocker has positioned this reference to cover the gamut of topics while focusing more on the applications to industrial needs. In this way the book will become the best single source of need-to-know information for the professional markets. ... Read more

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Noise and vibration affect engineering structures of all kinds. This textbook provides students with a unified treatment of engineering noise and vibration analysis and control. The main feature of the book is the bringing together of vibration and noise within a single volume rather than treating each topic in isolation. Particular emphasis is placed on the wave-mode duality and the interactions between sound waves and solid structures. The book is primarily intended as a textbook for undergraduates in the final year of an engineering course. Postgraduates and professionals will also find that it is a useful overview of the field. There are specific case studies, test cases, and examples for students to work through. ... Read more

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This handbook covers the important acoustical considerations in the design of buildings of all types. It describes what to do and what not to do in many situations and includes precautions against particular problems that may arise. Useful data is given on the acoustical performance of most common building materials and on design considerations for many specific types of buildings and spaces. Included are chapters on noise and vibration control of mechanical systems, design considerations for electroacoustic systems, community noise control, and industrial noise control. Here is a practical, hands-on design tool, embodying the combined knowledge and experience of two acoustical consultants, each practicing for more than 30 years. ... Read more

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Written for all those involved in the active control of noise and vibration, both in industry and the academic field, this study breaks new ground in the field. In the first half of the book, the authors explore the fundamental concepts underlying the various sub-disciplines of active noise vibration control. They explain how active control systems can be designed and implemented in practice, and show the pitfalls which must be avoided to ensure a reliable and stable system. They then apply these concepts to practical systems, and among many other subjects discuss in detail the active control of: sound in ducts sound radiation sound transmission into enclosures structural vibration and isolation electronic control system design sensors and actuators This major work is the first to treat the active control of both sound and vibration in a unified way, and describes the state-of-the-art in developments and research. ... Read more

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This book presents recent advances in the application of Lyapunov's method for distributed parameter systems to the control of vibration and noise. The material is appropriate for graduate and advanced undergraduate students as well as academic and industrial researchers in engineering and mathematics. The book uses detailed examples to introduce modeling, control theory, and mechatronic implementation for distributed vibration and noise applications. Adaptive, output feedback controllers are shown to asymptotically stabilize distributed vibration and noise and to learn system parameters. Visual feedback control using high speed video and setpoint regulation for systems with rigid body modes are presented. The book provides readers with the tools to model distributed vibration and noise systems, design model-based controllers that guarantee stability and robustness, and implement the controllers with the appropriate sensing, actuation, and control hardware and software. ... Read more

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Among numerical methods applied in acoustics, the Finite Element Method (FEM)is normally favored for interior problems whereas the Boundary Element Method (BEM) is quite popular for exterior ones.

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In this book, an international team of highly qualified experts treats important topics in "Acoustic Echo and Noise Control" and report the latest developments. Methods for enhancing the quality of transmitted speech signals are gaining growing attention in universities and in industrial development laboratories.

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ISO 14837-1:2005 provides general guidance on ground-borne vibration generated by the operation of rail systems, and the resultant ground-borne noise in buildings. It lists the factors and parameters that need to be taken into consideration and offers guidance on prediction methods appropriate for a range of circumstances (e.g. to support the assessment of effects on human occupants and sensitive equipment or operations inside the buildings in addition to the predictions required to assess the risk of damage to building structures). Attention is paid in ISO 14837-1:2005 to characteristics of the source: emission (e.g. train, wheel, rail, track, supporting infrastructure); propagation path: transmission (e.g. ground condition, distance); and receiving structures: immission: (e.g. foundations, form of building construction). The guidance covers all forms of wheel and rail systems, from light-rail to high-speed trains and freight. ISO 14837-1:2005 provides guidance for rail systems at-grade, on elevated structures and in tunnels. It does not deal with vibration arising from the construction and maintenance of the rail system. It does not deal with airborne noise. Structure-radiated noise from elevated structures, which can have a significant environmental impact, is also excluded. ... Read more