Guide On Evaluation And Attenuation Of Traffic Noise

Author : American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Task Force for Environmental Design
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Noise
ISBN : STANFORD:36105030265859

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Guide on Evaluation and Attenuation of Traffic Noise by American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. Task Force for Environmental Design Pdf

This guide which was produced in an effort to consolidate and disseminate research information relating to traffic noise and develop guidelines for the abatement of traffic generated noise through highway design procedures and techniques, reviews the nature of noise and presents a systems approach to the attack of noise problems and its interrelated aspects. Some insight is provided into the problems faced by highway planners and designers and remedial measures are presented for noise reduction. Procedures are outlined which aid in conducting noise studies. Design features are described which aid in obtaining attenuation when studies indicate such measures are desirable and feasible. Several procedures for noise measurement are included in an appendix.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:173398972

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Guide on Evaluation and Attenuation of Traffic Noise by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Environment and Planning. Noise and Air Quality Branch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Noise barriers
ISBN : UCBK:C104635172

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Highway Traffic Noise Analysis and Abatement by United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Environment and Planning. Noise and Air Quality Branch Pdf

Author : U.S. Transportation Systems Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Noise control
ISBN : NWU:35556030924971

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Manual for highway noise prediction by U.S. Transportation Systems Center Pdf

Author : Bolt, Beranek, and Newman,Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, inc
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Roads
ISBN : NWU:35556031358815

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Highway Noise; a Design Guide for Highway Engineers by Bolt, Beranek, and Newman,Bolt, Beranek, and Newman, inc Pdf

Various methods of assessing noise, loudness, and noise annoyance are reviewed and explained; sources, types, and intensities of traffic noise are noted; typical means of abatement and attenuation are described; design criteria for various land uses ranging from low-density to industrial are suggested and compared with the results of previous BBN and British systems for predicting annoyance and complaint; and a design guide for predicting traffic noise, capable of being programmed for batch and on-line computer applications, is presented in form suitable for use as a working tool. A flow diagram describes the interrelationships of elements in the traffic noise prediction methodology, and each element is discussed in detail in the text. The text is presented of a tape recording that takes the listener through a series of traffic situations, with such variables as traffic distance, flow velocity, distance, outdoors and indoors, and presence or absence of absorbers and attenuators.

Author : Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center (U.S.)
Publisher : ASCE Publications
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,8 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Electric railroads
ISBN : UIUC:30112048802778

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Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment by Anonim Pdf

This manual provides direction for the preparation of noise and vibration sections of environmental documents for mass transportation projects. The manual has been developed in the interest of promoting quality and uniformity in assessments. It is expected to be used by people associated with or affected by the urban transit industry, including Federal Transit Administration (FTA) staff, grant applicants, consultants and the general public. Each of these groups has an interest in noise/vibration assessment, but not all have the need for all the details of the process. Consequently, this manual has been prepared to serve readers with varying levels of technical background and interests. It sets forth the basic concepts, methods and procedures for documenting the extent and severity of noise impacts from transit projects.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1993-01-01
Category : Noise barriers
ISBN : 1560510625

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Guide on Evaluation and Abatement of Traffic Noise, 1993 by Anonim Pdf

The purpose of this guide is to familiarize the designer with the complex problem of highway traffic noise. Following a brief introduction, a review is presented of the nature of the noise problem. Attacking the traffic noise problem with its interrelated aspects is presented as a systems approach--a sharing of responsibility for noise reduction. The guide provides some insight into the problems faced by highway planners and designers and presents remedial measures for noise reduction. Procedures are outlined to aid in conducting noise studies. When noise studies indicate abatement measures may be reasonable and feasible, design features are presented to aid in obtaining cost-effective abatement.

Author : United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Environmental Planning Division
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Building
ISBN : MINN:31951P00994853X

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The Noise Guidebook by United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Environmental Planning Division Pdf

Author : William Bowlby,National Cooperative Highway Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 52,5 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 : Lynette J. Engelke,Kimberly M. Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Natural resources
ISBN : NWU:35556034564260

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Planning and Environmental Resources Catalog by Lynette J. Engelke,Kimberly M. Fisher Pdf

Author : Mats Nilsson,Jörgen Bengtsson,Ronny Klaeboe
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780415675239

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Environmental Methods for Transport Noise Reduction by Mats Nilsson,Jörgen Bengtsson,Ronny Klaeboe Pdf

Presents Evidence-Based Guidance on Noise Abatement Methods Solutions for reducing the noise impact of road and rail traffic can be found in the use of natural elements in combination with artificial elements in urban and rural environments. Ground and road surface treatments; trees, forests, and tall vegetation; and the greening of buildings and other surfaces can contribute to powerful and cost-effective noise reduction. Environmental Methods for Transport Noise Reduction presents the main findings of the Holistic and Sustainable Abatement of Noise by optimized combinations of Natural and Artificial means (HOSANNA) research project. This project involved experts from seven countries, and assessed noise reduction in terms of sound level reductions, perceptual effects, and cost–benefit analysis. It considered a number of green abatement strategies, and aimed to develop a toolbox for reducing road and rail traffic noise in outdoor environments. Combines Theory with Practice Broad in both theory and application and based on leading-edge research, the book brings together the findings and their practical use. It details assessment methods for perceived noise, and outlines noise prediction methods that can be integrated with noise mapping software. It also explores the economic benefits and positive effects on urban air quality and CO2 levels. The material is this book: Includes up-to-date results on noise mitigation using vegetation and ground treatments Contains relevant results on innovative noise barrier designs Presents data on acoustic performance of vegetation and soil substratum Provides perceptual and cost–benefit analyses of noise mitigation methods Environmental Methods for Transport Noise Reduction is a helpful guide for noise consultants, city planners, architects, landscape architects, and researchers.

Author : United States. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UOM:39015047405942

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Report No. FHWA-RD. by United States. Federal Highway Administration. Offices of Research and Development Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556027733666

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South Locust St (Old Highway 281) Improvements, I-80 to Grand Island and North of US 34, Hall County by Anonim Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : LOC:00183658128

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Bridge Safety by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Pdf