The poro-elastic road surface (PERS): a powerful tool for traffic noise reduction

Limited noise tests on poroelastic road surfaces (PERS), mainly in Sweden and Japan, have shown a high noise-reducing potential - 10 dB(A) and more compared to dense asphalt - is feasible. This makes it a potential alternative to noise barriers; especially where such devices are impractical or not desirable. The specific feature of PERS is that it consists mainly of rubber granules from recycled tyres bound with a synthetic resin, such as polyurethane. However, in the present state of the art, its durability remains inadequate. Especially, problems with ravelling, debonding, skid resistance and drainage need to be solved. In September 2009, the large-scale EU-funded PERSUADE project was started. The goal of this project is the development of PERS into a usable product, and it will be carried out by a consortium of twelve partners from eight European countries. The project programme comprises an extensive investigation in the laboratory to develop a durable PERS mixture, the construction of seven test sections in five partner countries, a monitoring effort for the test sections (noise, rolling resistance, skid resistance, durability, winter behaviour, etc), and a study of all conceivable environmental and economic aspects. This contribution deals with the usefulness of a PERS wearing course, project goals, work plan and reports some of the work carried out so far.

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  • Alternate title: The poro-elastic road surface (PERS): a powerful weapon against traffic noise. Abstract reprinted with permission of the World Road Association – PIARC.
• Corporate Authors:

  World Road Association (PIARC)

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• Authors:
  • Goubert, L
  • Sandberg, U
• Conference:
  • 24th World Road Congress
  • Location: Mexico City , Mexico
  • Date: 2011-9-26 to 2011-9-30
• Publication Date: 2011

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 10p
• Monograph Title: 24th World Road Congress Proceedings: Roads for a Better Life: Mobility, Sustainability and Development

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Durability; Noise control; Rolling resistance; Skid resistance; Tire/pavement noise; Wearing course (Pavements)
• Uncontrolled Terms: Porous elastic road surface; Quiet pavements
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Materials; Pavements; I22: Design of Pavements, Railways and Guideways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01520287
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 2840602679
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 27 2014 3:35PM