Department
Engineering Management
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Date of Award
4-2018
Degree Level
M.S.
LCSH subject
Noise--Physiological aspects
ISBN
9780355987997
Proquest Document ID
2020217127
Identifier
ETD2018AlNaami
School/University
St. Mary's University
Size or duration
ix, 73 pages
Copyright date
2018
Document Type
Thesis
First Advisor
Johnson, Michael
Second Advisor
Aktune, Ozgur
Third Advisor
Moras, Rafael
Abstract
Noise in a server room can have a major impact on the performance and well-being of the occupants. Sound level and low frequency noise are considered factors that influence the hearing ability of workers. This thesis is an investigation of low-frequency noise in server rooms. We conducted the field study in a server room for a large financial institution. Some employees in this study indicated that they experienced headaches from the noise and requested an analysis of the sound to determine if there were any potential adverse health effects. Attributes of the noise were investigated by evaluating the sound pressure and frequency. Potential health effects were researched by examining relevent literature on the impact of noise that is generated in server rooms. The role of ergonomists to investigate these occurrences is crucial. Due to the occupational impact of this emerging technology, a growing concern has arisen to resolve this issue.
Recommended Citation
Al Naami, Ahmed, "An Investigation of Low Frequency Noise in Server Rooms" (2018). Theses & Dissertations. 11.
https://commons.stmarytx.edu/dissertations/11
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