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English translation: αW


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Greek term or phrase:αω
English translation:αW
Entered by: Ioanna Karamanou
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21:55 Aug 5, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Construction / Civil Engineering / sound proofing
Greek term or phrase: αω
Απορρόφηση ήχου : αω > 0,65 MH
Ioanna Karamanou
Local time: 05:40
αW
Explanation:
Absorption Coefficient α
The absorption coefficient α is a material property, which describes how well a material absorbs sound waves... α=1 means 100% absorption, α=0 means 100% reflection.

αW = weighted sound absorption coefficient
http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B...
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Nick Lingris
Local time: 12:40
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αW


Explanation:
Absorption Coefficient α
The absorption coefficient α is a material property, which describes how well a material absorbs sound waves... α=1 means 100% absorption, α=0 means 100% reflection.

αW = weighted sound absorption coefficient
http://www.google.co.uk/search?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1B...

Nick Lingris
Local time: 12:40
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