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Acoustics FAQ's
In order to give some basic information on acoustics and sound, the following has been extracted from Acoustics FAQ’s, originally produced by Andrew Silverman (modified to reflect recent changes). If you would like to view the entire FAQ page then click on one of the links at the foot of this page. This will take you to another site. Otherwise use the hyperlinks below which will move you within this site.
What is sound?
What is a decibel?
What does dB(A) or ‘A weighted’ mean?
How do sound levels add?
At What level does sound become unsafe?
What is meant by loudness?
How do I improve the noise insulation of my house/dwelling?
What is active noise control?
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