mass loading
[/mæs ˈloʊdɪŋ/]
noun
carregamento de massa
1. A technique in acoustics and construction where dense material is added to a surface to increase its mass, thereby reducing sound transmission through that surface
Mass loading with vinyl barriers is commonly used to soundproof walls in recording studios.
O carregamento de massa com barreiras de vinil é comumente usado para à prova de som em paredes de estúdios de gravação.
2. In mechanical engineering, the process of increasing the weight or inertial properties of a system to change its resonant frequency
Mass loading of the bridge structure improved its damping characteristics.
O carregamento de massa da estrutura da ponte melhorou suas características de amortecimento.
3. In material science, the loading of particles or fillers into a matrix material to enhance specific properties
Mass loading with carbon nanotubes increased the composite's strength.
O carregamento de massa com nanotubos de carbono aumentou a resistência do compósito.
Mass loading is primarily a technical term used in specialized fields such as acoustics, construction, and mechanical engineering in both Brazil and the USA. It gained popularity in the soundproofing industry with the advent of affordable vinyl and composite materials. In Brazil, this technique is increasingly used in urban areas where noise pollution is a concern, particularly in recording studios, home theaters, and commercial buildings.
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