Worship, Acoustics, and Architecture

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by Ettore Cirillo and Francesco Martellotta

As acousticians, the authors interest in churches' acoustics was inspired by the simple fact that very little research had been published on church acoustics, compared to the amount published on the acoustics of other public assembly places such as concert halls and theatres. Given the key role of churches in our culture, the case for properly investigating their acoustic condition was, for the authors, compelling. As the original work developed, it became clear that to properly explain the acoustical environment of different types of churches, an explanation of why certain kinds of churches were the shape they were, was also required. The resulting book, therefore, analyses how developments in worship demanded new physical surroundings - so that sound, whether spoken, sung, or played, could be properly heard; and analyses the other driver, developments in architectural technology, which made possible new shapes, which in turned opened up new musical possibilities.

 

Dynamic Analysis of Rotating Systems and Applications

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by Professor B.S. Prabhu & Professor A.S. Sekhar

The rotor-bearing system of modern rotating machines constitutes a complex dynamic system. The challenging nature of rotordynamic problems have attracted many scientists and engineers whose investigations have contributed to the impressive progress in the study of rotating systems. With the advancement in high-speed machinery and increases in their power/weight ratio, the determination of the rotor dynamic characteristics through reliable mathematical models gain prime importance. The advancement in modern instrumentation and computational capabilities has helped in implementing simulation techniques of these complex models. Modern machinery is bound to fulfill increasing demands concerning durability as well as safety requirements. On-line condition monitoring strategies are becoming increasingly commonplace in a greater range of systems.

 

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Worship, Acoustics, and Architecture

Wind Energy in the Built Environment

The Effects of Low-Frequency Noise and Vibration on People

Induction Generators for Wind Power

Dynamic Analysis of Rotating Systems and Applications

Space Structures: Principles and Practice

Wind Energy in the Built Environment

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by Sander Mertens

This book describes the wind resources in the built environment that can be converted into energy by a wind turbine. It especially deals with the integration of a wind turbine and a building in such a way that the building concentrates the available wind energy for the wind turbine. The three different ways to concentrate wind power are examined: wind turbines on the roof or at the sides of a building; wind turbines between two airfoil shaped buildings; wind turbines in ducts through buildings.

 

 

 

 

The Effects of Low-Frequency Noise and Vibration on People

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Edited by Colin H. Hansen, University of Adelaide

The effect of low frequency noise and vibration on people is an important issue for communities around many industrial facilities and an transportation systems. There are a number of research groups throughout the world which have been actively researching these effects. This book brings together, for the first time in one set of covers, over thirty papers on the effects of low frequency noise and vibration on people.

 

Induction Generators for Wind Power

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by Vladislav Akhmatov

This book is concerned with understanding and modelling grid-connection and fault ride-through capability in the context of electricity generated from wind turbines. It is very timely due to the rapid incorporation of wind power into power systems across the globe; meeting the challenge of maintaining reliable operation of those systems while using a new electricity source, is essential.

 

Space Structures: Principles and Practice

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by Subramanian Narayanan

Space Structures are economical and aesthically pleasing in appearance. They provide a unique solution for covering large column free areas. This book gives a state of the art presentation of the analysis, design and construction of space structures. The author synthesizes data currently available with his original and exhaustive research to produce the definitive book on space structures.