Building Utilities 3 - Module

Building Utilities 3 - Module Acoustics -Answer-The science of sound phenomena in buildings dealing with the production, transmission, and absorption of sound in order to secure the distinct conditions in every part of the building or room. Acoustics -Answer-The science of sound and vibration which refers to the stress fluctuations as well as waves in a material medium. Acoustics -Answer-An environmental technology on sound and noise control in a man-made surrounding conducive to a clear understanding of speech, better appreciation of music, and minimal noise interference. Acoustics -Answer-The art and science of designing a room and building which insures both comfort and communication, and provides special features as the purpose and use of the structure requires. Psycho Acoustics -Answer-Deals with the reaction of human beings to audible sound. Environmental Acoustics -Answer-Deals with the effects of the environment upon audible sound waves; may be broken down to architectural acoustics and landscape acoustics. Electro Acoustics -Answer-Deals with the generation and detection of audible sound waves. Sonics -Answer-Deals with the technical application of mechanical waves in basic scientific research, industry, and medicine. Sound -Answer-Any vibratory motion of bodies, the transmission of these vibrations in a medium, and the sensation produced on the human auditory mechanism. Sound -Answer-An alteration in pressure (particle displacement in velocity) projected and propagated in an elastic material. Sound -Answer-Form of energy propagated in waves which continue to subsist until filtered through a material turning with heat by friction. Speech -Answer-Produced by the human voice. Music -Answer-Produced by an instrument. Noise -Answer-Produced by impact by vibrating bodies, even by speech or music. Wanted Sound -Answer-Sound heard as perfectly as possible at the right level or loudness without pain or strain. Unwanted Sound -Answer-Sound which entails an annoyance factor