Based on Egan's earlier work (1972), this text is aimed at practicing architects. It covers such key topics as sound systems design and mechanical noise control and evaluation. It contains a wealth of illustrations/photos which aid in understanding the subject.
FREE Two-Day Shipping for Students. Learn more |
| ||||||||||||||||||
 Sell Back Your Copy for $25.42
Whether you buy it used on Amazon for $52.95 or somewhere else, you can sell it back through our Book Trade-In Program at the current price of $25.42.
Used Price$52.95
Trade-in Price$25.42
Price after
Trade-in$27.53 |
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
Review
It would take a library of a dozen titles to duplicate what s in this one book. Architectural Acoustics is for the intelligent, college-level beginner, with a desire to learn basic concepts, as well as practical computation and design methods. There is nothing else in print that covers as broad an area of acoustics, and covers it in as much depth. --Ted Uzzle, Sound & Communications
Architectural Acoustics is another important work on our shelf, and is a must for all libraries. --Glen Ballou, S&VC --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Architectural Acoustics is another important work on our shelf, and is a must for all libraries. --Glen Ballou, S&VC --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
About the Author
M. David Egan, Hon. AIA, is a consultant in acoustics and Professor Emeritus at the College of Architecture, Clemson University. He has been principal consultant of Egan Acoustics in Anderson, South Carolina for more than 35 years. A graduate of Lafayette College (B.S.) and MIT (M.S.), Professor Egan also has taught at Tulane University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Washington University. He is the author of Concepts in Architectural Acoustics, Concepts in Thermal Comfort, Concepts in Building Firesafety, and Concepts in Architectural Lighting (two editions). In addition to consulting, teaching, and writing, Professor Egan is a fellow of the Acoustical Society of America, member of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants, and an Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Distinguished Professor.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.
Customer Reviews
|
Share your thoughts with other customers:
|
||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Use This Book!,
By Ronald Geyer, AIA (Greenville, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Architectural Acoustics (Hardcover)
Since first encountering Egan's text a little more than 20 years ago, I've continued to return to it for solid information. Complex material is presented in a way that allows me to apply it to unique conditions at hand. Some of the world-class acoustics consultants with which we've had the privilege to work rely on Egan to help communicate complex ideas. Without compromising too much real technical nuance, the ideas are so clearly communicated that I was able to offer the book to members of a church in eastern Europe working to improve the condition of their worship space.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for architects,
By Michael Salameh (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Architectural Acoustics (Hardcover)
I am an acoustical consultant... I have read a lot of books onarchitectural acoustics. I found this book unique of its kind. The concepts are introduced by plenty of figures and illustrations with informative text that make the discussed subject easy to read and comprehend especially by the architects. Writing on the figures and using checklists added a lot of understandibility. Also the text itself is informative and directly address the subject. In other words, the book is excellent and comprehensive.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent source for beginner and professional,
By
This review is from: Architectural Acoustics (Hardcover)
A really excellent introduction and overview of architecturalacoustics from the point of view of an architect. Little in the way ofmathematics, excellent illustrations, very useful tables, a convenientlist of often used formulae in the back. The best book I know of for an introductory textbook. I use this book often. Topics covered include:Basic Theory Sound Absorption Room Acoustics Sound Isolation Mechanical System Noise and Vibration Electronic Sound Systems Christopher Brooks Orpheus Acoustics END
Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
|
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
Browse and search another edition of this book.
Browse and search another edition of this book.
First Sentence:
Sound is a vibration in an elastic medium such as air, water, most building materials, and the earth.* Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
speech privacy rating number, room background noise level, acoustical line, speech privacy analysis sheet, useful sound reflections, intruding speech, steel channel studs, reverberant sound energy, privacy allowance, transmission loss performance, cavity airspace, total room absorption, gypsum wallboard constructions, isolation rating, gypsum board layer, reflected sound energy, bass ratio, glass fiberboard, isolation hanger, backup surface, column loudspeakers, good listening conditions, intruding noise, sound isolation, impact sound transmission Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Noise Control Engineering Journal, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, South Carolina, Applied Science Publishers, National Research Council of Canada, David Egan, National Bureau of Standards, Englewood Cliffs, Design Data, Sound System Designer, Architectural Record, Multifamily Dwellings, Theater Design, Floated Concrete Slab, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp, Building Research Note, Boston Symphony Hall, Reverberation Room Method, Video Contractor New!
Books on Related Topics Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Sound is a vibration in an elastic medium such as air, water, most building materials, and the earth.* Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
speech privacy rating number, room background noise level, acoustical line, speech privacy analysis sheet, useful sound reflections, intruding speech, steel channel studs, reverberant sound energy, privacy allowance, transmission loss performance, cavity airspace, total room absorption, gypsum wallboard constructions, isolation rating, gypsum board layer, reflected sound energy, bass ratio, glass fiberboard, isolation hanger, backup surface, column loudspeakers, good listening conditions, intruding noise, sound isolation, impact sound transmission Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Noise Control Engineering Journal, Journal of the Audio Engineering Society, South Carolina, Applied Science Publishers, National Research Council of Canada, David Egan, National Bureau of Standards, Englewood Cliffs, Design Data, Sound System Designer, Architectural Record, Multifamily Dwellings, Theater Design, Floated Concrete Slab, Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp, Building Research Note, Boston Symphony Hall, Reverberation Room Method, Video Contractor New!
Books on Related Topics Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tags Customers Associate with This Product(What's this?)Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
So You'd Like to...
Look for Similar Items by Category
- Books > Arts & Photography > Photography
- Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design
- Books > New & Used Textbooks > Humanities > Architecture
- Books > New & Used Textbooks > Humanities > Visual Arts > Photography
- Books > Professional & Technical > Architecture
- Books > Professional & Technical > Engineering
- Books > Science & Math > Agricultural Sciences
- Books > Science & Math > Physics > Acoustics & Sound
