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Solving these algorithms manually can be tedious and time consuming, especially when one or more paths need further attenuation and the calculations have to be repeated. Fortunately, computer software tools are available to spare analysts from the calculation-intensive equations.

Also, computer programs make it easier to perform tradeoff, or “what if?,” analyses. Examples may include determining the effects of using a duct silencer, changing the construction of the equipment-room wall, adding absorptive materials to a ceiling, or placing a barrier wall between an outdoor sound source and the property lot line.

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