Abstract:Construction noise and vibration can interrupt sleep/concentration of humans during renovations. Noise treatments or vibration breaks can reduce the impact. But could background noise cover up a moderate level of construction noise? Innocuous sounds are used to mask quieter but more annoying sounds. The concept is commonly used in offices to aid in concentration and reduce annoyance in places where people work or sleep. But could it be used to mask construction noise if the recipients were rodents rather than … Show more
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