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Sound Attenuation in Operator Enclosures
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This paper outlines parameters for the design of operator's enclosures (cabs), with special reference to noise control. Specific suggestions for the solution of noise pollution include shock mounting of the cab, plugging all holes through which noise can enter, attenuating large sheet metal areas by damping, effectively using large amounts of glass, diverting the exhaust outlet away from the cab, providing a fan shroud, not mounting sound generating components to enclosure walls. Such steps should reduce the sound level by 15-20 dB, but will add 12-15% to the overall cost of the enclosure.
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Sellon, R., "Sound Attenuation in Operator Enclosures," SAE Technical Paper 720701, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720701.Also In
References
- “Glass and the Reduction of Air-borne Sound.”
- Talamo J. D. C. “The Acoustic Treatment of Tractor Cabs.” Tractor and Ergonomics Department England
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302 U.S. Department of Transportation
- Ernst John “Sound Data on Cab Interior.” Koehring Div., Koehring Corp.
- ASAE Handbook