Evaluation Of Service Life Of Noise Barrier Walls In Illinois

Author : Dianne H. Kay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Life cycle costing
ISBN : UIUC:30112121912148

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Evaluation of Service Life of Noise Barrier Walls in Illinois by Dianne H. Kay Pdf

The scope of this project included: development of a means to quantify the service lives of materials used for construction of noise barriers in Illinois; development of a life cycle cost model for the evaluation of alternative materials; and evaluation of the need for potential changes to the Special Provisions for noise barrier construction currently used in Illinois. The project included a survey of all state departments of transportation (DOTs) to develop information on experiences with noise barrier materials and products, which showed that nationwide, less than 1% of noise barriers by length have been repaired or replaced, and that few DOTs use life cycle cost analysis for selection of noise barriers. A comprehensive list of the materials currently approved for use in Illinois by the Illinois Highway Development Council was developed. The current condition of existing Illinois noise barriers was assessed by field observation, and Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) maintenance personnel were surveyed to develop information on maintenance histories, costs of repairs, scheduled repair or replacement of barriers, and estimated service lives of barriers in place. Service life criteria were developed considering the structural, acoustical, and aesthetic functions of noise barriers. A life cycle cost model was developed and the relative life cycle costs of existing Illinois noise barriers were computed. Noise barrier specifications supplied by IDOT and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority were reviewed, and recommendations for improving the organization and content of the specifications were made.

Author : Paul R. Donavan
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309283502

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Evaluating Pavement Strategies and Barriers for Noise Mitigation by Paul R. Donavan Pdf

"TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 738: Evaluating Pavement Strategies and Barriers for Noise Mitigation presents a methodology for evaluating feasibility, reasonableness, effectiveness, acoustic longevity, and economic features of pavement strategies and barriers for noise mitigation. The methodology uses a life-cycle cost analysis to examine the economic features of mitigation alternatives, the FHWA Traffic Noise Model to integrate the noise reduction performance of pavements and barriers, and on-board sound intensity measurements as an input to the prediction model. The appendixes contained in the research agency's final report provide elaborations and detail on several aspects of the research. The appendixes are not included with the print version of the report, but are available online." --Publisher description.

Author : Illinois Information Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998-04
Category : Illinois
ISBN : UIUC:30112086596597

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Press Summary - Illinois Information Service by Illinois Information Service Pdf

Author : Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher : ASCE Publications
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0784474168

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Guidelines for Evaluating the Performance of Highway Sound Barriers by Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.) Pdf

Prepared by the Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center, a CERF Service Center. This report presents the HITEC evaluation plan for U.S. Gypsum's Sight and Sound Screen. The Sight and Sound Screen is a post-and-panel wall system designed to act as a sight and sound barrier for highways and as a privacy system for residential and commercial property owners. The HITEC evaluation will measure the performance of the barrier against the criteria presented in this report, which reflect the needs of the highway community. Although this evaluation plan was tailored to one product, as a service to state and local transportation officials the report was expanded to provide guidelines that can be adapted for use with other types of sound wall systems.

Author : Illinois. Office of Secretary of State
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Government publications
ISBN : OSU:32435076225309

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Publications of the State of Illinois by Illinois. Office of Secretary of State Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Government publications
ISBN : NYPL:33433078189291

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Publications of the State of Illinois by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : State government publications
ISBN : IND:30000138855543

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Illinois Documents List by Anonim Pdf

Author : William Bowlby,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309053099

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In-service Experience with Traffic Noise Barriers by William Bowlby,National Cooperative Highway Research Program Pdf

This synthesis will be of interest to highway environmental engineers, noise analysts, design engineers, maintenance personnel, planners, administrators, and others responsible for the design, selection, and maintenance of noise barriers or other traffic noise abatement policies. Information is provided on current state practice associated with noise abatement techniques and on the various products that are used. This synthesis describes the state of the art with respect to traffic noise abatement procedures, especially noise barriers. This report of the Transportation Research Board provides information on the design, construction and maintenance of both new (Type I) and retrofit ( Type II) noise barriers. The design elements that are addressed include materials, the selection process, service life, foundations, drainage, aesthetics, and safety. The construction section covers technical problems related to surface effects, durability, snow damage, and costs. Other noise abatement measures such as insulation and highway design alternatives are also addressed. The issue of public demand and availability funding is included, and recommendations are made to improve the situation.

Author : Shuo Li
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1622602722

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Evaluation of Alternatives to Sound Barrier Walls by Shuo Li Pdf

The existing INDOT noise wall specification was developed primarily on the basis of knowledge of the conventional precast concrete panel systems. Currently, the constructed cost of conventional noise walls is approximately $2 million per linear mile. The noise wall is considered to be cost effective when a 5 dBA reduction can be achieved at a cost of no more than $25,000 per benefited receiver or $30,000 per benefited receiver in those cases where a majority of the receivers were in place prior to construction of the highway. In many areas, however, the above cost-effectiveness criteria are exceeded with the result that the areas are not eligible for federal-aid funding for noise abatement. Consequently, the residents in these areas are dissatisfied that no noise reduction measures are provided to them. Several alternative options may be considered by INDOT to address the above issues. The first option would be to raise the cost per receiver to make more areas eligible for noise walls. The second option would be to do nothing. The third option would be to adopt an optional line of sight (LOS) wall policy to improve customer satisfaction at a less expensive cost. Critical review was conducted on the current traffic noise policies by state DOTs nationwide, including Type II project participation, reasonableness of noise abatement, cost effectiveness of noise abatement, and third party funding. Four different types of noise barriers, including one conventional precast concrete wall and three LOS walls were installed in the study areas for field investigation. Evaluation was made on the issues relating to the construction, cost and structures of the installed noise walls, particularly the LOS walls. Recommendations were made to modify INDOT traffic noise policy and noise wall specifications.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Highway engineering
ISBN : OSU:32435077988061

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Highway Research Abstracts by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Agricultural extension work
ISBN : IND:30000090366141

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Extension Service Review by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Extension Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Agricultural extension work
ISBN : UVA:X030226492

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Extension Service Review by United States. Extension Service Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 954 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN : MSU:31293011684895

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Government Reports Announcements & Index by Anonim Pdf

Author : Susan Cartwright,Cary L. Cooper
Publisher : Oxford Handbooks
Page : 669 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199234738

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The Oxford Handbook of Personnel Psychology by Susan Cartwright,Cary L. Cooper Pdf

'The Oxford Handbook of Personnel Psychology' brings together contributions from leading international scholars within the field. The book is divided into six sections: Individual difference and work performance; Personnel selection; Methodological issues; Training and development; Policies and practices; and Future challenges.

Author : United States. National Bureau of Standards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UOM:39015079576867

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Publications by United States. National Bureau of Standards Pdf