AR 324-ARCH32S1 | Building Utilities 3: Acoustics Background
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What is the main focus of the science of acoustics?

  • The production of sound waves
  • The transmission of sound waves
  • Securing distinct conditions in buildings and rooms (correct)
  • The absorption of sound waves

    • Which type of acoustics deals with the reaction of human beings to audible sound?

  • Environmental Acoustics
  • Electro Acoustics
  • Psycho Acoustics (correct)
  • Sonics

    • What is the primary focus of environmental acoustics?

  • Generation of audible sound waves
  • Effects of the environment upon audible sound waves (correct)
  • Technical application of mechanical waves
  • Detection of audible sound waves

    • Which type of acoustics deals with noise control in man-made surroundings?

    <p>Environmental Acoustics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does electro acoustics primarily focus on?

    <p>Generation and detection of audible sound waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does sonics deal with?

    <p>Technical application of mechanical waves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the threshold of audibility?

    <p>The minimum intensity that is capable of evoking an auditory sensation in the ear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of frequency?

    <p>Hertz</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'loudness' refer to?

    <p>The subjective attribute of an auditory sensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does pitch refer to in the context of sound?

    <p>The attribute of an auditory system which enables us to pinpoint sounds on a scale extending from high to low frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is intensity measured in a medium?

    <p>In decibels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do high frequency sounds exhibit with respect to their radiation pattern?

    <p>They are more pronounced along the longitudinal axis of the sound source.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'wavelength' refer to in the context of sound?

    <p>The distance a sound wave travels during each complete cycle of vibration measured in meters or feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the natural elements that can affect sound?

    <p>Temperature, clouds, wind, bodies of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sound pressure?

    <p>The fluctuation in the atmospheric pressure caused by the vibration of air particles due to a sound wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is speed with respect to sound?

    <p>The rate at which sound energy is being transmitted, measured at any point in the medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Focus of Acoustics

    • Acoustics is the branch of physics concerned with the study of sound, its production, transmission, and effects.

    Human Reaction to Sound

    • Psychoacoustics is the field that examines human responses to audible sound, including perception and cognition of sound.

    Environmental Acoustics

    • Environmental acoustics focuses on sound in natural and built environments, including noise pollution and its effects on people and wildlife.

    Noise Control in Man-Made Surroundings

    • Architectural acoustics addresses the management of sound in built environments, aiming to minimize unwanted noise and enhance desirable sound characteristics.

    Electroacoustics

    • Electroacoustics involves the study of sound reproduction and transmission through electronic means, focusing on devices like microphones and loudspeakers.

    Sonics

    • Sonics pertains to the behavior and characteristics of sound waves, exploring their properties and interactions in various mediums.

    Threshold of Audibility

    • The threshold of audibility refers to the lowest sound level that the average human ear can perceive, typically measured at around 0 dB.

    Unit of Frequency

    • Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz), representing the number of cycles of sound waves per second.

    Loudness

    • Loudness is the perceptual response to the intensity of sound, influenced by the sound’s amplitude and frequency.

    Pitch

    • Pitch refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low a tone is, which is closely linked to sound wave frequency.

    Intensity Measurement

    • Sound intensity is measured in Watts per square meter (W/m²), indicating the power of sound waves passing through a given area.

    High Frequency Sounds

    • High frequency sounds typically exhibit more directional radiation patterns, concentrating sound energy in a narrow beam compared to lower frequencies.

    Wavelength

    • Wavelength is the distance between successive peaks or troughs of a sound wave, inversely related to frequency; higher frequencies have shorter wavelengths.

    Natural Elements Affecting Sound

    • Natural elements like temperature, humidity, wind, and obstacles can significantly influence the propagation and perception of sound.

    Sound Pressure

    • Sound pressure is the local pressure variation from the ambient atmospheric pressure caused by a sound wave, measured in Pascals (Pa).

    Speed of Sound

    • The speed of sound refers to how quickly sound waves travel through a medium, typically measured in meters per second (m/s), and varies with temperature and medium density.

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