Propagation of Sound in Porous Media (PDF)

"The first edition of this book is considered the bible of this
topic... Suffice it to say that there is no other published
treatise that approaches the depth of treatment offered by this
book. The coverage is the state of the published art, while the
added contents cover the new known developments in the field."
Haisam Osman; Technology Development Manager, United Launch
Alliance

This long-awaited second edition of a respected text from world
leaders in the field of acoustic materials covers the state of the
art with a depth of treatment unrivalled elsewhere. Allard and
Atalla employ a logical and progressive approach that leads to a
thorough understanding of porous material modelling.

The first edition of Propagation of Sound in Porous Media
introduced the basic theory of acoustics and the related
techniques. Research and development in sound absorption has
however progressed significantly since the first edition, and the
models and methods described, at the time highly technical and
specialized, have since become main stream. In this second edition,
several original topics have been revisited and practical
prediction methods and industrial applications have been added that
increase the breadth of its appeal to both academics and practising
engineers.

New chapters have also been added on numerical modeling in both
low (finite element) and high frequency (Transfer Matrix
Method).

Collating 'must-have' information for engineers
working in sound and vibration, Propagation of Sound in Porous
Media, 2nd edition offers an indisputable reference
to a diverse audience; including graduate students and academics in
mechanical & civil engineering, acoustics and noise control, as
well as practising mechanical, chemical and materials engineers in
the automotive, rail, aerospace, building and civil industries.