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Renting And Noisy Neighbors Noise can be a nuisance and worse of all it stalks us in our own homes, thanks to the neighbors. About 100 million Americans share walls with strangers, many in acoustical slums. In U.S. Census Bureau surveys, people consistently rate noise ahead of crime, traffic and other social ills as a prim... Similar Editorial : Renting a Car by John Pawlett. | Source : Home Security Services
The Behavior Of Sound Waves What we interpret as sound is actually a collection of systematic vibrations which travel from molecule to molecule through practically any medium. If you have ever been to an indoor rock concert, you have probably physically felt these vibrations as they traveled through the molecules in the floor and resonated from all of the surfaces in the arena. When a sound wave travels through the air and...... Similar Editorial : Making Waves in Waikiki by Adam Singleton. | Source : Interactive Science
Sound Wave Transmission Through Surfaces We are so accustomed to the many sounds audible to us at any given time that we hardly pause to distinguish what we are actually hearing or why. Hearing a combination of sounds around your home, such as the dishwasher running, cars passing by and a neighbor mowing the lawn is so commonplace that it does not generally warrant a second thought. However, there is an intricate science behind sound...... Similar Editorial : Supermarket Slippery Surfaces by Atty. Gabriel Cosh. | Source : Organic Chemistry
Sound Wave Reflection Within A Room Regardless of the source, all sound waves exhibit certain characteristics when they change mediums. Sound waves are actually vibrations which travel from molecule to molecule through most substances. For instance, sound waves can easily travel through means such as air, water, drywall, metal and concrete, an inherent capability that presents the primary challenge in many sound reduction and...... Similar Editorial : Reflection of the Woods by . | Source : Organic Chemistry
Measuring The Intensity Of Sound - Decibels Explained The intensity of sound is measured in a unit called the decibel (dB), which describes the relative intensity of a sound based on an algorithmic decibel scale containing values ranging from 0 to 194. Achieving a reduction in decibel levels is a common goal of soundproofing projects, though obtaining an exact measure of the pre-treatment decibel level incurs added cost and is often unnecessary...... Similar Editorial : Measuring Your Shadow by Diana Clarke. | Source : Physical Chemistry
Home Theater Acoustics If you have ever fantasized about having a theater room at home with theater quality acoustics, turning this dream into reality is easier than you may think. With an understanding of the types of modifications a room needs to transmit quality sound, you can convert any enclosed room in your home to a home theater room. Specifically, noise must first be contained and then measures must be taken to...... Similar Editorial : Home Theater by Stacy Neir. | Source : Advanced Communications Technologies
Cafeteria Sound Control - Is It Possible? Cafeterias in schools, workplaces and hospitals can serve hundreds, even thousands of diners on a daily basis. Besides providing a convenient dining location, a cafeteria also takes on a social outlet as diners enjoy a brief break from work or school. Cafeterias share a noise control challenge common to many dining establishments-the presence of numerous reflective surfaces which amplify sound...... Similar Editorial : Sound Like Your Situation by Robert A. Kelly. | Source : Advanced Environmental Technology
Soundproofing Your Bedroom There is nothing more stressing than to be woken up in the middle of the night from sound or to not even get a good night's sleep. Soundproofing your bedroom from either other rooms in your home, outside sounds, or, if you are in an apartment, your neighbors, can help you get a better nights rest and lower your stress level.The goal in soundproofing a room correctly is to block the transmission...... Similar Editorial : Small Bedroom by treatrea. | Source : Air Adjustable Bed
