Architectural Acoustics - Gregory C Tocci

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Preface xi

About the Authors xv

Acknowledgments xix

Chapter 1 Introduction to Architectural Acoustics and Basic Principles 1
William J. Cavanaugh

1.1 Introduction 1

1.2 Basic Concepts 2

1.3 Design Criteria 23

1.4 Selected Standards in Building Acoustics 31

Further Reading 31

CASE STUDY: Fogg Art Museum Lecture Hall, Harvard University (1895-1973) 33

Chapter 2 Acoustical Materials and Methods 41
Rein Pirn and Jeffrey L. Fullerton

2.1 Introduction 41

2.2 Sound Attenuation 41

2.3 Sound Absorption 44

2.4 Common Building Materials 47

2.5 Acoustical Materials 50

2.6 Special Devices 54

2.7 Performance Tables 58

References 69

Further Reading 70

Selected Web Resources 70

CASE STUDY: Duke University Chapel: A Lesson on Acoustical Materials 71

CASE STUDY: Boston Waterfront Development Under a Flight Path: Sound-Isolating Fa?ade Constructions to Reduce Intrusive Noise 75

CASE STUDY: Berklee College of Music: Sound-Isolating Constructions Between Percussion Studios 79

Chapter 3 Building Noise Control Applications 83
Gregory C. Tocci

3.1 Introduction 83

3.2 Acoustical Analysis 84

3.3 Standards Organizations for the Building Industry 85

3.4 Overview of Building Noise Control Design 86

3.5 Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning System Noise Control 111

References 120

Further Reading 120

CASE STUDY: Mechanics Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts: Cooling Tower Sound Isolation 121

CASE STUDY: Field Impact Insulation Class Rating Measurements of Condominium Floor/Ceiling Construction 123

CASE STUDY: Noise Insulation Class Rating Measurements of a Hotel Guestroom Door 125

CASE STUDY: 500 Atlantic Avenue Hotel/Condominium Building Vibration Isolation 126

Chapter 4 Acoustical Design: Places for Listening 133
L. Gerald Marshall

4.1 Introduction 133

4.2 Sound Outdoors and Transition to Indoor Acoustics 133

4.3 Concert Halls and Recital Halls 136

4.4 Opera Houses, Theaters, General-Purpose Auditoriums, and Worship Spaces 145

4.5 Other Places for Speech and Music Activities 155

References 158

Further Reading 159

CASE STUDY: Holy Cross Church, Dewitt, New York 160

CASE STUDY: Mitchell Hall at the University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware-Historic Renovation 162

CASE STUDY: The New Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, Scarsdale, New York 164

CASE STUDY: Katherine M. Elfers Concert Hall at the Esther Eastman Music Center, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Connecticut 165

CASE STUDY: Ozawa Hall, Tanglewood Music Center, Lenox, Massachusetts 167

CASE STUDY: Hollywood Bowl Stage Redesign, Los Angeles, California 169

Chapter 5 Sound Systems 175
Matthew J. Moore

5.1 Introduction 175

5.2 Loudspeaker Systems 178

5.3 Equipment 181

5.4 Examples of Sound Reinforcement and Reproduction Systems 186

5.5 Special Sound System Installations 190

Further Reading 191

CASE STUDY: Hanover Theatre, Worcester, Massachusetts 192

CASE STUDY: Agganis Arena and Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, Boston, Massachusetts 194

CASE STUDY: Ave Maria University Oratory, Ave Maria, Florida 197

CASE STUDY: University of Connecticut Student Union, Storrs, Connecticut 199

CASE STUDY: Rhode Island Senate Chamber, Providence, Rhode Island 201

CASE STUDY: Rhodes Arts Center, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Gill, Massachusetts 202

CASE STUDY: Tufts University Granoff Music...