… The physics of sound absorption and sound encapsulation are explained. … vehicle refinement
tests: noise homologation, noise source ranking, sound power measurement, interior noise …

… Controlling vibration and noise in vehicles poses a severe … motor vehicles have several
sources of vibration and noise … Vehicle noise and vibration refinement has been considered …

… This book is based on my experiences as a researcher and teacher of sound and vibration
problems in road vehicles, and on my experiences with developing and offering short courses …

… of the four major classes of road vehicles (cars, sport utility vehicles or SUVs, pick-up truck
and minivans). This information is based on many vehicles tested in each segment. It can be …

… by modern vehicles in … noise pollution from electric and hybrid cars, as well as in proposing
new legislation regarding the limit of the noise level produced by modern motor vehicles…

… on the noise from, and within, railway and road vehicles. It introduces the various noise
sources that are present in each case and discusses means to control these noise sources. …

… The primary motivation to improve noise and vibration in motor vehicles has traditionally …
noises. The customer perceives a quiet car as a well-built quality vehicle, and any unexpected …

… /h, engine noise including exhaust and intake noise dominates for cars or higher speeds, …
-road noise dominates the car exterior noise generation. For heavier vehicles the engine noise …

… · The first book devoted to the refinement of noise and vibration in automobiles ·
Combines a detailed explanation of the fundamentals of acoustics and the science behind …

… In road vehicles, vibration transmitted to the hand through the steering wheel occurs at low
magnitudes or for short durations and is more reasonably associated with discomfort than …