Acoustics of auditoriums by Floyd Rowe Watson

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Author Watson, Floyd Rowe, 1872-1974
LoC No. a14001401
Title Acoustics of auditoriums
Original Publication United States: University of Illinois, 1914.
Series Title University of Illinois Bulletin, Vol. XI, March 16, 1914, No. 29
Series Title Bulletin (University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign campus). Engineering experiment station; no. 73
Credits Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Acoustics of Auditoriums" by F. R. Watson is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century, specifically around the 1910s. This work focuses on the examination of acoustical properties of auditoriums, particularly emphasizing the challenges and solutions related to sound quality and clarity in performance spaces. It serves as both an investigation into specific issues within a given auditorium and a more general study of acoustic principles applicable to auditorium design. The book details the acoustic deficiencies found in the University of Illinois Auditorium, highlighting problems such as excessive reverberation and disruptive echoes. Watson discusses the methodologies applied to diagnose these issues, including the use of innovative sound tracing techniques. Through systematic experiments, the author identifies key reflections and echoes caused by the auditorium's architectural features, including its curved walls and large arches. The findings lead to recommendations for improvements through the application of sound-absorbing materials and structural modifications, which aimed to enhance the overall auditory experience for both speakers and listeners. Watson's study also contributes to broader architectural acoustics knowledge, providing practical insights for future construction and design of similar spaces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Architectural acoustics
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EBook-No. 70013
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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