A proposed system for reducing high-pitched sound (IMAGE)

University at Buffalo

A proposed system for reducing high-pitched sound

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An artist's illustration of a system designed to help block high-frequency sounds of up to 20 kilohertz. The system comprises tapered chains of Delrin plastic beads (darker beads) alternating with tapered chains of tungsten carbide beads (lighter beads), surrounded by plastic walls.

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Robert Rivera, University at Buffalo; Luis Machado, Federal University of Pará in Brazil

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