Cowan, James P. <br/><br/>
Handbook of environmental acoustics / 
James P. Cowan. 
 - New York :  Van Nostrand Reinhold,  c1994. 
 - x, 283 p. :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>1. Acoustic Terminology. Introduction. Acoustic Parameters. Sound Propagation. The Hearing Mechanism -- 2. Noise Descriptors. Sound Levels. Environmental Noise Descriptors. Noise Effects -- 3. Noise Measurement. Sound Measurement Devices. Sound Measurement Techniques -- 4. Noise Control Terminology and Design. The Source-Path-Receiver System. Noise Control Fundamentals -- 5. Noise Regulations, Guidelines, and Ordinances. Types of Noise Typically Regulated. Environmental Noise Assessments. Federal Noise Regulations and Guidelines. State Noise Regulations and Guidelines. Sample Municipal Noise Codes and Ordinances. Guidelines for Drafting Municipal Ordinances -- 6. Common Noise Sources. Recreational Sources. Transportation Sources. Public Maintenance Sources. Household Sources. Natural and Animal Sources. Sound Reproductive Systems -- 7. Construction Issues. Building Codes. Common Noise Problems and Solutions. Offices. Multifamily Dwellings. Single Family Dwellings. Multifamily Dwelling Unit Inspection Checklist for Avoiding Noise Problems -- Appendix: Model Municipal Noise Ordinance. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0442016441 9780442016449 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>93035640 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Architectural acoustics.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>NA2800  / .C64 1994 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>729.29