This major revision of the previously published 1991 version provides information for engineers, architects, contractors and other building industry professionals who have little or no experience with acoustical terms or concepts. Presents practical design guidelines to help minimize the possibility of excessive HVAC system noise and vibration in and around buildings, and by suggesting investigation methods to help solve existing noise and vibration problems. ASHRAE Research Project 526.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in noise and vibration control for building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Here is what is discussed:1. NOISE AND VIBRATION CONSIDERATIONS2. DUCTWORK3. AIR TERMINAL DEVICES4. SOUND ATTENUATION.

Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in noise and vibration control for building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. NOISE AND VIBRATION CONSIDERATIONS 2. DUCTWORK 3. AIR TERMINAL DEVICES 4. SOUND ATTENUATION.

Noise and Vibration Control Engineering: Principles and Applications, Second Edition is the updated revision of the classic reference containing the most important noise control design information in a single volume of manageable size. Specific content updates include completely revised material on noise and vibration standards, updated information on active noise/vibration control, and the applications of these topics to heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.

Two of the most acclaimed reference works in the area of acoustics in recent years have been our Encyclopedia of Acoustics, 4 Volume set and the Handbook of Acoustics spin-off. These works, edited by Malcolm Crocker, positioned Wiley as a major player in the acoustics reference market. With our recently published revision of Beranek & Ver's Noise and Vibration Control Engineering, Wiley is a highly respected name in the acoustics business. Crocker's new handbook covers an area of great importance to engineers and designers. Noise and vibration control is one largest areas of application of the acoustics topics covered in the successful encyclopedia and handbook. It is also an area that has been under-published in recent years. Crocker has positioned this reference to cover the gamut of topics while focusing more on the applications to industrial needs. In this way the book will become the best single source of need-to-know information for the professional markets.