An Introduction to the Fundamentals of Acoustics and Vibrations Engineering

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in the fundamentals of vibrations and acoustics. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION,2. DECIBELS, 3. SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL, 4. SOUND POWER LEVEL, 5. SOUND INTENSITY LEVEL, 6. VIBRATION LEVELS, 7. FREQUENCY, 8. TEMPORAL VARIATIONS, 9. SPEED OF SOUND AND WAVELENGTH, 10. LOUDNESS, 11. VIBRATION TRANSMISSIBILITY, 12. VIBRATION ISOLATION EFFECTIVENESS.