Low Frequency Noise and its effect in Occupational Places

ISBN-13: 9786139887378 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 164 str.

Tarek M.El-Basheer

Opis

Acoustics is a branch of physics that studies sound, or more precisely, mechanical waves in gases, liquids, and solids. It is concerned with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound. Research was done to look into the many aspects of the fundamental physical processes involved in waves and sound and into possible applications of these processes in modern life.The field of Acoustics is essential to Industry. Applications are wide ranging and include Protecting workers hearing.It is a common site to see workers wearing hearing protection. Whenever you see this, a noise at work assessment will have been carried out by an acoustic consultant. Ensuring the correct hearing protection is crucial, too little could still mean hearing damage, too much could make it hard to hear warning alarms and sirens. Minimizing the impact of industrial noise on the surrounding area. Factories and industry centers are often in close proximity to housing. In order to co-exist it is good practice that industry seeks to minimize its noise output into the local environment. This reduces the risk of noise complaints.

O autorze

M.El-Basheer, TarekTarek M.El-Basheer is a researcher at the department of Acoustics , Mass and Force Metrology Division, National Institute for Standrds, NIS-Egypt. His research interests are in the areas of Low frequency noise , Metrology, Experimental Physics,Electroacoustics, audiometry , sound absorption , sound insulation , metamaterials and Phononic crystals.