Engineering Noise Control

Engineering Noise Control, 6th Edition, is a technical textbook focused on physical acoustic principles, noise measurement instrumentation, and systematic sound reduction methodologies. The volume provides a theoretical framework to support the measurement, analysis, and evaluation of environmental and industrial noise. Early coverage establishes fundamental acoustic terminology, human hearing standards, and essential noise criteria.

The text organizes its coverage across environmental and architectural acoustic topics. It examines sound sources, procedures for sound power estimation, outdoor sound propagation models, and exterior barrier performance. Further chapters analyze sound field behavior within enclosed spaces, explaining how indoor partitions, enclosures, and sound barriers obstruct noise transmission.

To assist student comprehension of complex acoustic concepts, this text includes 253 black and white illustrations depicting acoustic principles, equipment arrangements, and wave interactions. The publication fits upper-level academic coursework, supporting advanced undergraduate students and graduate engineering students analyzing noise control challenges.