12 Questions
What are the three common elements present in all acoustic situations?
Source, Transmission path, Receiver
In architectural acoustics, what is the function of the Transmission path?
Propagation of sound waves from one space to another
What is the medium for airborne sound according to the text?
Air
How is sound defined in architectural acoustics?
A series of pressure variations in an elastic medium
What characterizes wave motion according to the provided text?
Succession of outwardly traveling layers of compression and refraction
What is reverberation as interpreted in architectural acoustics?
Reflections of a sound in a room resulting in a long succession before the sound dies away
What is the term for the total sound energy radiated by a sound source?
Sound Power
In which part of the sound field does the sound wave spread spherically?
Far Field
What does the Intensity Level describe?
Ratio between a given intensity and a base intensity
What is the term for materials applied externally to surfaces to reduce noise penetration?
Acoustic Lagging
What is the name of the instrument used to measure sound pressure level?
Sound Level Meter
What does Noise Reduction (NR) represent?
Reduction of noise or vibration
Explore the fundamentals of architectural acoustics, including the design principles to meet hearing needs, sound source, transmission paths, and receivers. Learn how to properly design spaces to control wanted sound and attenuate unwanted noise.
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