Review of Acoustic Sources Alternatives to a Dodecahedron Speaker
An omnidirectional source is required in many acoustic measurements. Commonly a dodecahedron speaker is used but due to various factors (e.g., high cost, transportation difficulties) other acoustic sources are sometimes preferred. In this review, fifteen
Nikolaos M. Papadakis +1 more
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Acoustic study and comparison of the behavior of different models of sound-absorbing plates in noise reduction in the new passenger terminal of Ahwaz International Airport [PDF]
: The interior of airport lounges is often exposed to a lot of noise, which can increase the risk to human health. Due to the dangers of high noise pollution for airport users, the present study was conducted to reduce noise pollution in the transit ...
Maryam Nikpour, Omid Rahaei
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The acoustic characteristics and spatial features of the world’s only surviving Italianate Gordonia-style miniature theatre, one of the smallest theatres in the world, have inspired the author to analyse the acoustic behaviour of the Monte Castello di ...
Lamberto Tronchin +2 more
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Handclap for Acoustic Measurements: Optimal Application and Limitations
Handclap is a convenient and useful acoustic source. This study aimed to explore its optimal application and limitations for acoustic measurements as well for other possible utilizations.
Nikolaos M. Papadakis +1 more
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Acoustic conditions in open plan offices – Pilot test results
Background: The main source of noise in open plan office are conversations. Office work standards in such premises are attained by applying specific acoustic adaptation.
Witold Mikulski
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The Acoustics of the Benevento Roman Theatre
During the Imperial Roman period, thousands of theatres were built. The theatres have three principal elements: the scene building (actor position), the orchestra and the cavea (spectator seating).
Silvana Sukaj +4 more
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Open-Plan Offices: Comparison of Methods for Measuring Psychoacoustic Intelligibility Parameters
The acoustic conditions of open-plan office spaces influence the well-being and productivity perceived by users. However, with an inadequate evaluation of the workspace, acoustic design in open-plan offices can be a factor that alters user performance ...
María P. Serrano-Ruiz +3 more
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The use of ISO 9001 quality standard in higher education institution libraries [PDF]
Podeu consultar la versió en català a: http://hdl.handle.net/2445/16844 ; i en castellà a: http://hdl.handle.net/2445/16810[eng] ISO standard 9001 is one of a set of management tools that libraries have adopted in recent years.
Balagué, Núria
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An acoustical survey about the Sanctuary of Altavilla Milicia (Palermo)
This study aims at using the science and the technique, known nowadays, at the service of the Liturgy and of the holy architecture. In addition to this, its second goal is to investigate completely, on some general acoustic aspects that can be founded ...
Salvatore Barbaro +7 more
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Acoustic Characterization and Quality Assessment of Cremona’s Ponchielli Theater
The Ponchielli theater of Cremona was built in 1808 after a fire destroyed the old wooden structure. The interior, the architecture and the shape of the plan layout are reminiscent of the Teatro alla Scala, Milan, a masterpiece by the architect ...
Lamberto Tronchin +2 more
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