LSU vs. Auburn Dec. 1, 2001 Attendance: 92,141 The Physics department registered the decibel level at 123 decibels. Now, a quick lesson in sound... First, remember that the decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit, meaning that you cannot add and subtract dB like ordinary numbers. For example, an increase of 3 dB is a doubling of the "strength" of the sound, and an increase of 10 dB means that the sound is 10 times as loud; i.e., 70 dB is 10 times as loud as 60 dB. Now for a common list that shows you how loud tiger stadium is: Threshold of hearing.......................0 dB Outdoors, no people or traffic.........20 dB Background noise in a library.........40 dB Ordinary speaking voice.................60 dB Heavy traffic..................................85 dB Power lawnmower up close............90 dB Motorcycle (rider)..........................95 dB Chainsaw.....................................100 dB Rock music at concert..................110 dB Jet plane takeoff at 100 yards.....120 dB Threshold of pain..........................140 dB These noise levels are approximate, and depend on many factors. Noise levels of 85 (technically 84 dB) and above are considered potentially damaging over time; for example, workers are not allowed to spend more than 30 minutes per day at 110 dB.... Now how long is a LSU game? Around 3 hours? Maybe a little more? posts thoughts... i'd like to read what everyone else thinks about hearing conservation and LSU football.. hahaha....:grin:
I applaude the fact that Tiger Stadium aka Death Valley is LOUD without the use of those pain in the --- thundersticks or bell or any other junk. Pure emotion.
huh? what? what did you say? yeah, it was a great game. Dont let my location fool you... I was born and raised in baton rouge. Played football with michael clayton at christian life, and graduated at Tara in 2001. Anyway, yeah that was an amazing game and it sure was loud...:rofl:
