High standards of nvh ‎(‎noise‎,‎ vibration and harshness‎)‎ performance are expected by consumers of all modern cars‎.‎ Refinement is one of the main engineering and design attributes to be addressed in the course of developing new vehicle models and vehicle components‎.‎ Written for students and engineering practitioners‎,‎ this is the first book to address automotive nvh‎.‎ It will help readers to understand and develop quieter‎,‎ more comfortable cars‎.‎ With chapters on the fundamentals of acoustics and detailed coverage of practical engineering solutions for noise control issues it is suitable for students of automotive engineering and engineers who haven‎'‎t been trained in acoustics‎,‎ and will be an important reference for practicing engineers in the motor industry‎.‎ The first book devoted to the refinement of noise and vibration in automobiles combines a detailed explanation of the fundamentals of acoustics and the science behind vehicle noise and vibration with practical tips and know‎-how for noise and vibration control‎.‎ Based on real world experience with a variety of automotive companies including ford‎,‎ bmw and nissan