Urban Sound Environment

by Jian Kang

Overview

Over the past two decades there have been many major new developments in the field of urban sound environment. Jian Kang introduces and examines these key developments, including:

• the development of prediction methods for urban sound propagation
• establishment and application of noise-mapping software
• new noise control measures and design methods.

Also covered is the new EU directive on noise and the substantial actions it has brought about across Europe.

As the importance of soundscape, acoustic comfort and sound environment design have become widely recognized, Urban Sound Environments is a thoroughly useful book for students and practitioners in a wide range of fields, from urban planning and landscape through to architecture and acoustics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415358576
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/13/2006
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	312
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jian Kang is Professor of Acoustics at the School of Architecture, University of Sheffield. He has conducted research in environmental acoustics for 20 years. He has published 1 book, over 50 refereed journal papers and book chapters, and over 100 conference papers and technical reports.

Table of Contents

List of tables vi

List of illustrations viii

Preface xv

List of abbreviations xvii

1 Fundamentals 1

2 Urban noise evaluation 21

3 Urban soundscape 43

4 Microscale acoustic modelling 107

5 Macroscale acoustic modelling 147

6 Urban noise mitigation 175

7 Sound environment in urban streets and squares 199

References 247

Index 273

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'Presents a thorough review of the current work on the urban sound environment and moves the whole discussion a step forward.' – Building Research & Information

'A specialized, comprehensive and highly technical book. It is a very good reference for urban designers concerned with noise related issues ... Professionals with an engineering background can greatly benefit from the whole spectrum of topics in this book including simulation and modelling.' – Australian Planner

Editorial Reviews

"Presents a thorough review of the current work on the urban sound environment and moves the whole discussion a step forward." – Raf Orlowski, Building Research & Information

"Urban Sound Environment is a specialized, comprehensive and highly technical book. It is a very good reference for urban designers concerned with noise related issues. However, the level of utility of this book greatly depends on the technical abilities of the reader. Professionals with an engineering background can greatly benefit from the whole spectrum of topics in this book including simulation and modelling." – Australian Planner

From the Publisher