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  2. Soundproofing - Wikipedia

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    A pair of headphones being tested inside an anechoic chamber for soundproofing. Soundproofing is any means of impeding sound propagation.There are several methods employed including increasing the distance between the source and receiver, decoupling, using noise barriers to reflect or absorb the energy of the sound waves, using damping structures such as sound baffles for absorption, or using ...

  3. Acoustic quieting - Wikipedia

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    Sound reflections: by limiting the reflection using many methods, e.g. by using acoustic absorption (deadening) materials, trapping the sound, opening a "window" to let sound out, etc. By analyzing the entire sequence of events, from the source to the observer, an acoustic engineer can provide many ways to quieten the machine.

  4. List of construction methods - Wikipedia

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    The list of construction methods covers the processes and techniques used in the construction process. The construction method is essential for civil engineers; utilizing it appropriately can help to achieve the desired results. The term building refers to the creation of physical structures such as buildings, bridges or railways. One of the ...

  5. Home construction - Wikipedia

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    Two methods for constructing a home can be distinguished: the method in which architects simply assume free choice of materials and parts, and the method in which reclaimed materials are used, and the house is thus during its entire construction a "work in progress" (meaning every single aspect of it is subject to change at any given time, depending on what materials are found).

  6. How to Get Rid of Blisters, According to Doctors - AOL

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    BLISTERS FORM UNDER the epidermis (the skin’s top layer) as a sac filled with clear liquid or blood, according to the Cleveland Clinic. There are a few types of blisters.

  7. Northern lights forecast: Auroras may be visible across US on ...

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    Now that the sun is at the height of its 11-year cycle, the increase in solar activity has more frequently fueled "space weather" that produces the right conditions for northern lights to flourish

  8. US-China decoupling: Beijing, Washington urged to work on ...

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    The United States and China should work on "real" plans for bilateral engagement on "an issue-by-issue basis" and refrain from unproductive value-based positioning, a US lobby group said on Tuesday.

  9. Gypsum block - Wikipedia

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    Gypsum is a mineral and non-combustible building material (a class A1 building material in accordance with the German DIN 4102, the European EN 13501 or the British BS 476 or the American ASTM E119) consisting of calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO 4 ·2H 2 O). Because of the stored water, gypsum is a good fire protection building material. In the ...