publication . Article . Other literature type . 2016

State-of-the-Art Review on Sustainable Design and Construction of Quieter Pavements—Part 1: Traffic Noise Measurement and Abatement Techniques

MD Ohiduzzaman; Okan Sirin; Emad Kassem; Judith Rochat;

Open Access English

Published: 04 Aug 2016 Journal: Sustainability (issn: 2071-1050,

Publisher: MDPI AG

Summary

Abstract

Noise pollution due to highway traffic has drawn the attention of transportation agencies worldwide. Noise pollution is an irritant to residents, especially in urban areas near roads with high traffic volume. In addition to its adverse effects on the quality of life, traffic noise can induce stress that could lead to sleep disturbance and anxiety. Traditionally, noise barrier walls have been used for highways to mitigate traffic noise. However, using barrier walls as a noise abatement measure has proven to be very expensive. In addition to the cost, noise barrier walls are not always effective because they must break the line of sight to work properly, which is ...

doi: 10.3390/su8080742

Subjects

free text keywords: sustainable design, tire-pavement noise, noise generation mechanism, noise measurement method, noise abatement techniques, Environmental effects of industries and plants, TD194-195, Renewable energy sources, TJ807-830, Environmental sciences, GE1-350, Traffic noise, Transport engineering, Noise generation, Engineering, business.industry, business, Noise control, Noise barrier, Sustainability, Noise pollution, Roadway noise

Download fromView all 3 versions

Sustainability

Article . 2016

Provider: DOAJ-Articles

Sustainability

Article . 2016

Provider: Crossref

Sustainability

Article

Provider: UnpayWall

Sustainability

Article

Provider: Microsoft Academic Graph

Any information missing or wrong?Report an Issue