TY - JOUR KW - acoustics; building construction; concrete; construction material; density; insulation; noise ID - scholars14412 TI - Sound-absorbing acoustic concretes: A review N1 - cited By 12 N2 - Noise is continuously treated as an annoyance to humans and indeed commotion con-tamination shows up within the environment, causing inconvenience. This is likewise interesting to the engineering tactic that inclines to develop this noise proliferation. The basics of the sound-retaining proliferation, sound-absorbing properties, and its variables were rarely considered by previous researchers. Thus, the acoustic performance and sound insulation of constructions have gained significance over the last five decades due to the trend for accommodating inner-city flat and multi-story residential building condominiums. Due to this dilemma, the proliferation of high-driven entertaining schemes has engaged extraordinary demands on building for its acoustic performance. Yet, construction industries worldwide have started to mainly use sound-absorbing concrete to reduce the frequency of sounds in opened-and-closed areas and increase sound insulation. As reported, the concrete acoustic properties generally rely on its density, exhibiting that the lighter ones, such as cellular concrete, will absorb more sound than high-density concretes. However, this paper has an objective to afford a wide-ranging review of sound-absorbing acoustic concretes, including the measurement techniques and insulation characteristics of building materials and the sound absorption properties of construction materials. It is also intended to extensively review to provide insights into the possible use of a typical sound-absorbing acoustic concrete in todayâ??s building industry to enhance housing occupantsâ?? efficiency, comfort, well-being, and safety. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland. IS - 19 AV - none VL - 13 UR - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85116006097&doi=10.3390%2fsu131910712&partnerID=40&md5=ff5f4f676998ae20594a39c71cbb8f61 JF - Sustainability (Switzerland) A1 - Amran, M. A1 - Fediuk, R. A1 - Murali, G. A1 - Vatin, N. A1 - Al-Fakih, A. SN - 20711050 PB - MDPI Y1 - 2021/// ER -