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Absorption the ability of the material to absorb acoustical energy. Measured in sabins. The product of area (s) and absorption coefficient (a). Absorption Coefficient the traction of the incident sound energy absorbed by a surface. Absorbing Materials materials that dissipate acoustic energy within their structure as heat and/or mechanical energy of vibration. Usually building materials designed their structure specifically for the purpose of absorbing acoustic energy on the boundary surfaces of rooms or in the cavities of structures. Acoustics the science of sound, including its generation, transmission, and effects of sound waves, the technology of designing spaces, structures and mechanical systems to meet the hearing needs. Anechoic Chamber a sealed room in which all the surfaces are designed to completely absorb all sound produced in the room. Attenuation a reduction in sound level. Sound attenuation in air-conditioning is specified in terms of dB per meter Background Noise ambient noise Break-in Noise transfer of noise from a space surrounding the duct into the duct through duct walls Break-out Noise transfer of noise from the interior of a duct through duct walls into a space outside the duct Creep transmission of sound along the curve Cycle one complete displacement Dead Room a room containing an unusually large amount of sound absorption Decibel (dB) a unit of measurement for sound pressure level, sound intensity level or sound power level Diffraction a change in the direction of propagation of sound as a result of bending caused by a barrier in the path of a sound wave Diffuse Sound (field) a sound field in which the sound comes in equal intensity from all directions Direct Sound the sound that arrives at a receiver along a direct line from the source without reflection from any surface Echo a sound that has been reflected with sufficient time delay
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