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Appendix B
B.1 Acoustical References
A brief list of references covering the topics of acoustics and sound-system design is presented
below:
(1) D. Davis & C. Davis, Sound System Engineering, Howard Sams & Co., Indianapolis, IN
(1987).
(2) J. Eargle, Handbook of Sound System Design, ELAR Publishing Co., Commack, NY
(1989).
(3) G. Davis & R. Jones, Sound Reinforcement Handbook, Hal Leonard Publishing Corp.,
Milwaukee, WI (1989).
(4) L.L. Beranek, Acoustics, American Institute of Physics, Inc. New York, NY (1986).
(5) H.F. Olson, Acoustical Engineering, Professional Audio Journals, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
(1991).
(6) L.E. Kinsler. A.R. Frey, A.B. Coppens, & J.V. Sanders, Fundamentals of Acoustics, John
Wiley & Sons, New York, NY (1980).
(7) D.B. Keele, Electro-Voice, Inc., “What’s So Sacred About Exponential Horns,” presented at the
51St Convention of the AES (May, 1975), preprint #1038.
(8) P.F. Fidlin & D.E. Carlson Electro-Voice, Inc., Comparative Performance of Directional Devices
Used as Concert-Sound Loudspeaker Array Elements,” Journal of the AES (April,
1990).
B.2 Mechanical References
A brief list of references covering the topics of rigging and engineering mechanics is presented
below:
(1) W.E. Rossnagel, L.R. Higgins & J.A. MacDonald, Handbook of Rigging for Construction
and Industrial Operations, McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, NY, USA (1988).
(2) A. Jensen & H. Chenoweth, Applied Engineering Mechanics, McGraw-Hill Book Co.,
New York, NY (1983).
(3) J.O. Glerum, Stage Rigging Handbook, Southern Illinois University Press, Carbondale, IL,
USA (1987).
(4) P. Carter, Backstage Handbook, Broadway Press, New York, NY, USA (1988).
(5) Wire Rope Technical Board, Wire Rope Users Manual, American Iron and Steel Institute,
Stevensville, MD, USA (1985).
(6) ATM FIy-Ware™, ATM Fly-Ware™ Catalog of Rigging Hardware and Supplies, ATM
Group, Inc., Carson, CA (1996).
(7) Broderick & Bascom Rope Company, Rigger’s Handbook, Sedalia, MO, USA (1993).
(8) MacWhite Wire Rope Company, Catalog of Tables, Data and Helpful Information,
Kenosha, WI, USA (1991).
(9) Acco Chain & Lifting Division, Chain Sling User’s Manual, Acco Corporation, York,
PA, USA (1992).
(10) Newberry, W.G., Handbook for Riggers, Newberry Investments Company, Calgary,
Alberta, Canada (1989).
