Architectural acoustics / Ana M. Jaramillo and Chris Steel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jaramillo, A. M., 1979-

Contributor:

Steel, C., 1975-

Series:

PocketArchitecture, technical design series

PocketArchitecture : technical design series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Architectural acoustics.

Physical Description:

23 pages ; 20 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2015.

Summary:

The application of good acoustic design can seem daunting to designers when trying to understand the often-complex physics of sound control. The ever-increasing number of standards and performance criteria that can be requested on new developments further complicates acoustics for architects. Architectural Acoustics, part of the PocketArchitecture series, provides the fundamental theory and understanding of acoustics and applications of effective detailing for specific building types and conditions in an accessible and clear technical guide. The book provides: a compact and understandable introduction to the fundamentals of building and architectural acoustics, definitions of suitable acoustic performance criteria for a wide range of common buildings and room types, guidance on specification and detailing of the most suitable construction types in North America and the UK. This book is both, a handy rule of thumb on acoustics for anyone involved in the design or construction of buildings, as well as an essential addition to any architect's reference library. Book jacket.

Contents:

Part 1 Principles 1

Chapter 1 Basic concepts 3

1.1 Speed of sound [C] 3

1.2 Sound pressure [P] 4

1.3 Frequency [f] 4

1.4 Period [T] and wavelength [λ] 7

Chapter 2 Interaction of sound wave and Medium 10

2.1 Reflection 11

2.2 Diffraction 14

2.3 Scattering 14

2.4 Transmission 15

2.5 Absorption 27

Chapter 3 Human hearing 36

3.1 Sound perception 36

3.2 Loudness 37

3.3 Binaural hearing 39

3.4 Sound masking 43

Chapter 4 Noise 44

4.1 External and internal performance criteria 44

4.2 External noise control 46

4.3 Internal mechanical noise control 64

Chapter 5 Room acoustics 69

5.1 Geometrical acoustics 69

5.2 Reverberation 71

5.3 Early Decay Time, EDT 79

5.4 Signal to noise ratio, SNR 81

5.5 Speech intelligibility 83

Chapter 8 Sound measurements 85

6.1 The decibel (dB) 85

6.2 Weighting curves 86

6.3 Common environmental noise descriptors 87

6.4 Sound insulation performance parameters 88

6.5 Noise rating 95

Part 2 Applications 99

Chapter 7 Educational buildings 101

7.1 The importance of good acoustics in educational building design 101

7.2 Performance criteria 101

7.3 Design guidelines 103

Chapter 8 Healthcare 122

8.1 The importance of good acoustics in healthcare design 122

8.2 Performance criteria 122

8.3 Design guidelines 126

Chapter 9 Offices 138

9.1 The importance of good acoustics in office design 138

9.2 Performance criteria 139

9.3 Design guidelines 142

9.4 Guidelines on specification 148

Chapter 10 Theaters/Auditoriums 153

10.1 The importance of good acoustics in theaters and auditoriums 153

10.2 Performance criteria 153

10.3 Design guidelines 155

Chapter 11 Concert halls 153

11.1 Tire importance of good acoustics in concert halls 159

11.2 Performance-criteria 159

11.3 Typologies 161

11.4 Variable acoustics 163

11.5 Design guidelines 168

Chapter 12 Dwellings 170

12.1 The importance of good acoustics in the design of homes 170

12.2 Domestic sound insulation performance requirements 170

12.3 Building layout 171

12.4 Specifying acoustic treatments 177

Chapter 13 Commercial 182

13.1 The importance of good acoustics in commercial buildings 182

13.2 Performance criteria 182

13.3 Design guidelines 185

Chapter 14 Hotels 199

14.1 The importance of good acoustics in hotels 199

14.2 Performance standards 199

14.3 Design guidelines 202

14.4 Specifications for controlling reverberation times 208.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

041573214X

9780415732130

0415732131

9780415732147

OCLC:

879468549

Publisher Number:

99961810304