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Foreword
Preface
Contributors

Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Acoustics, Noise and Vibration

PART 1 Fundamentals of Acoustics and Noise
Chapter 2 : Theory of Sound - Predictions and Measurement
Chapter 3 : Sound Sources
Chapter 4 : Sound Propagation in Room
Chapter 5 : Sound propagation in the Atmosphere
Chapter 6 : Sound Radiation from Structures and their Response to Sound
Chapter 7 : Numerical Acoustical Modeling (Finite Element Modeling)
Chapter 8 : Boundary Element Modeling
Chapter 9 : Aerodynamic Noise : Theory and Applications
Chapter 10 : Nonlinear Acoustics

PART 2 Fundamentals of Vibration
Chapter 11 : General Introduction to Vibration
Chapter 12 : Vibration of Simple Discrete and Continuous Systems
Chapter 13 : Random Vibration
Chapter 14 : Response of Systems to shock
Chapter 15 : Passive Damping
Chapter 16 : Structure - Borne Energy Flow
Chapter 17 : Statistical Energy Analysis
Chapter 18 : Nonlinear vibration

PART 3 Human Hearing and speech
Chapter 19 : General Introduction to Human Hearing and Speech
Chapter 20 : The Ear: Its Structure and function of Related to Hearing
Chapter 21 : Hearing Thresholds Loudness of Sound and Sound Adaptation
Chapter 22 : Speech Production and Speech Intelligibility

PART 4 Effects of Noise Blast5 Vibration and Shock on People
Chapter 23 : General Introduction to Noise and Vibration Effects on people and Hearing Conservation
Chapter 24 : Sleep Disturbance due to Transportation Noise Exposure
Chapter 25 : Noise Induced Annoyance
Chapter 26 : Effects Infrasound Low Frequency Noise and Ultrasound on People
Chapter 27 : Auditory Hazards of Impulse and Impact Noise
Chapter 28 : Effects of intense Noise on people and hearing Loss
Chapter 29 : Effects of Vibration on People
Chapter 30 : Effects of Mechanical Shock on People
Chapter 31 : Hearing Protectors
Chapter 32 : Development of Standards and Regulation for Occupational Noise
Chapter 33 : Hearing Conservation Programs
Chapter 34 : Rating Measures Descriptors Criteria and procedures for Determining Human Response to Noise

PART 5 Noise and vibration Transducers Analysis Equipment Signal Processing and Measuring Techniques
Chapter 35 : General Introduction to Noise Vibration Transducers measuring Equipment Measurements Signal Acquisition and processing
Chapter 36 : Acoustical Transducer Principles and Types of Microphone
Chapter 37 : Vibration Transducer Principle and Types of Vibration Transducers
Chapter 38 : Sounds Level Meters
Chapter 39 : Noise Dosimeters
Chapter 40 : Anlayzers and Signal Generators
Chapter 41 : Equipment for Data Acquisition
Chapter 42 : Signal Processing
Chapter 43 : Noise and Vibration Measurement
Chapter 44 : Determination of Sound Power Level and Emission Sound Pressure Level
Chapter 45 : Sound Intensity Measurements
Chapter 46 : Noise and Vibration Data Analysis
Chapter 47 : Modal Analysis and Modal Testing
Chapter 48 : Machinery Condition Monitoring
Chapter 49 : Wavelet Analysis of Vibration Signal
Chapter 50 : Use of Near-Field Acoustical Holography in Noise and Vibration Measurement
Chapter 51 : Calibration of Measurement Microphones
Chapter 52 : Calibration of Shock and Vibration Transducers
Chapter 53 : Metrology and tracebility of Vibration and Shock Measurements

PART 6 Principles of Noise and Vibration Control and Quiet Machinery Design
Chapter 54 : Introduction to Principles of Noise Vibration Control
Chapter 55 : Noise and Vibration source Identification
Chapter 56 : Use of Enclosures
Chapter 57 : Use of Sound Absorbing Materials
Chapter 58 : Use of Barriers
Chapter 59 : Use of Vibration Isolation
Chapter 60 : Damping of Structure and Use of Damping Materials
Chapter 61 : Dynamic Vibration Absorbers
Chapter 62 : Rotor balancing and Unbalance Caused Vibration
Chapter 63 : Active Noise Control
Chapter 64 : Active Vibration Control
Chapter 65 : Microelectromechanical System (MEMS) Sensors for Noise and Vibration Application
Chapter 66 : Design of Low-Noise Machinery
Chapter 67 : Psychoacoustics and Products sound Quality

PART 7 Industrial and Machine Element Noise and Vibration Sources Prediction and Control
Chapter 68 : Machinery Noise and Vibration Sources
Chapter 69 : Gear Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control Method
Chapter 70 : Types of Bearings and means of Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 71 : Centrifugal and Axial Fan Noise and Prediction and Control
Chapter 72 : Types of electric Motors and Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control Methods
Chapter 73 : Pumps and Pumping System Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 74 : Noise Control of Compressors
Chapter 75 : Valve Indices Noise : Its Causes and Abatement
Chapter 76 : Hydraulic System Noise prediction and Control
Chapter 77 : Furnace and Burner Noise Control
Chapter 78 : Metal Cutting Machinery Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 79 : Woodworking Machinery Noise
Chapter 80 : Noise Abatement of Industrial Production Equipment
Chapter 81 : Machine tool Noise Vibration and chatter Prediction and control
Chapter 82 : Sound Power Level Prediction for Industrial Machinery

PART 8. Transportation Noise and Vibration-Soieces Priediction and Control
Chapter 83 : Introduction to Transportation Noise and Vibration Sources
Chapter 84 : Internal Combustion Engine Noise Prediction and Control Diesel and Gasoline Engines
Chapter 85 : Exhaust and Intake Noise and Acoustical Design of Mufflers and Silencers
Chapter 86 : Tire/Road Noise-Generation Measurement and Abatement
Chapter 87 : Aerodynamic Sound Sources in Vehicles Prediction and Control
Chapter 88 : Transmission and Gearbox Noise and Vibration prediction and Control
Chapter 89 : Jet Engine Noise Generation Prediction and control
Chapter 90 : Aircraft Propeller Noise-Sources Prediction and Control
Chapter 91 : Helicopter Rotor Noise : Generation Prediction and Control
Chapter 92 : Brake Noise Prediction and Control
Chapter 93 : Wheel-Rail Interaction Noise Prediction and Its Control

PART 9.Interior Transportation Noise and Vibration Sources Prediction and Control
Chapter 94 : Introduction to Interior Transportation Noise and Vibration Sources
Chapter 95 : Automobile Bus and Truck Interior Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 96 : Noise Management of Railway Vehicles Predition and Control
Chapter 97 : Interior Noise in Railway Vehicles-Prediction and Control
Chapter 98 : Noise and Vibration in Off-Road vehicle Interiors-Prediction and Control
Chapter 99 : Aircraft Cabin Noise and Vibration Prediction and Passive Control
Chapter 100 : Aircraft Cabin Noose and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 101 : Noise Prediction and Prevention on Ships

PART 10 Noise and Vibration Control in Buildings
Chapter 102 : Introduction-prediction and Control of Acoustical Environments in Building Spaces
Chapter 103 : Room Acoustics
Chapter 104 : Sound Absorption in Rooms
Chapter 105 : Sound Insulation-Airborne and Impact
Chapter 106 : Ratings and Descriptors for the Built Acoustical Environment
Chapter 107 : ISO Ratings and Description for the Built Acoustical Environment
Chapter 108 : Acoustical Design of Office Work Spaces and Open-plan Offices
Chapter 109 : Acoustical Guideline for Building Design and Noise Control
Chapter 110 : Noise Sources and Propagation in Ducted Air Distribution System
Chapter 111 : Aerodynamic Sound Generation in Low Speed Flow Ducts
Chapter 112 : Noise Control for Mechanical and Ventilation System
Chapter 113 : Noise Control in U.S. Building Codes
Chapter 114 : Sound Insulation of Residential Housing-Building Codes and Classification Schemes in Europe
Chapter 115 : Noise in Commercial and Public Building and office-Prediction and Control
Chapter 116 : Vibration Response of Structures to Fluid Flow and Wind
Chapter 117 : Protection of Building from Earthquake-Induced Vibration
Chapter 118 : Low-Frequency Sound Transmission Between Adjacent Dwellings

PART 11 Community and Environmental Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 119 : Introduction to Community Noise and Vibration Prediction and Control
Chapter 120 : Exterior Noise of Vehicle-Traffic Noise prediction and Control
Chapter 121 : Rail System environmental Noise Prediction Assessment and Control
Chapter 122 : Noise Attenuation Provided by Road and Rail Barriers Earth Berms Buildings and Vegetation
Chapter 123 : Ground Borne Vibration Transmission from Road and Rail Systems Prediction and Control
Chapter 124 : Base Isolation of Buildings for Control of Ground-Borne Vibration
Chapter 125 : Aircraft and Airport Noise Prediction and Control
Chapter 126 : Off-Road Vehicle and Construction Equipment exterior Noise Prediction and Control
Chapter 127 : Environmental Noise Impact Assessment
Chapter 128 : Industrial and Commercial Noise in the Community
Chapter 129 : Building Site Noise
Chapter 130 : Community Noise Ordinances

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