Bies, David A.
(First published 1988 by E & FN Spon, an imprint of Routledge Second edition 1996 Third edition 2003 by Spon Press Fourth edition 2009 by Spon Press 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, OX14 4RN Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Taylor & Francis 270 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA Spon Press is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2009 David A. Bies and Colin H. Hansen All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. This publication presents material of a broad scope and applicability. Despite stringent efforts by all concerned in the publishing process, some typographical or editorial errors may occur, and readers are encouraged to bring these to our attention where they represent errors of substance. The publisher and author disclaim any liability, in whole or in part, arising from information contained in this publication. The reader is urged to consult with an appropriate licensed professional prior to taking any action or making any interpretation that is within the realm of a licensed professional practice. British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Bies, David A., 1925- Engineering noise control: theory and pratice / David A. Bies and Colin H. Hansen.—4th ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. 1. Noise control. 2. Machinery—Noise. I. Hansen, Colin H., 1951-II. Title. TD892.B54 2009 620.2’3—dc22 2009002335 ISBN 13: 978-0-415-48706-1 (hbk) ISBN 13: 978-0-415-48707-8 (pbk) ISBN 13: 978-0-203-87240-6 (ebk) ISBN 10: 0-415-48706-4 (hbk) ISBN 10: 0-415-48707-2 (pbk) ISBN 10: 0-203-87240-1 (ebk) This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2009. To purchase your own copy of this or any of Taylor & Francis or Routledge’s collection of thousands of eBooks please go to www.eBookstore.tandf.co.uk., 2009)