A STUDY OF NOISE FROM THE TYNE AND WEAR METROCAR

This paper reports on a detailed study of the noise emitted by the new metrocar which will be in operation in Tyne and Wear from 1980. The level and frequency characteristics of wayside, standstill, braking and accelerating noise are discussed. A formula is derived empirically which enables the peak noise level at a given distance from a metrocar travelling at a particular speed in a "free-field" situation to be predicted. On the basis of this result and on an assessment of the present acoustic environments of an industrial and residential area of Newcastle, some suggestions are made as to the changes to be expected in the noise levels when the metro is fully operational. Comparison with other research work has been made whenever possible.(a)

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  Newcastle upon Tyne University, England

  Department of Civil Engineering, Claremont Road
  Newcastle NE1 7RU, Tyne and Wear,   England 
• Authors:
  • BELL, M C
  • Leung, C N
• Publication Date: 1978-4

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 24 p.
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  • Publication of: Newcastle upon Tyne University, England
  • Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne University, England
  • ISSN: 0306-3402

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Acceleration (Mechanics); Braking; Forecasting; Light rail vehicles; Mathematical models; Measurement; Noise; Railroad facilities; Rapid transit; Rapid transit cars; Sound; Sound level; Speed; Trolley cars; Urban areas; Urban transportation
• Identifier Terms: Tyne and Wear Metro
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Braking noise; Wayside
• ITRD Terms: 5405: Acceleration; 1874: Braking; 132: Forecast; 6473: Mathematical model; 6136: Measurement; 1181: Rapid transit system; 6748: Sound; 6747: Sound level; 5408: Speed; 1284: Tram; 8119: United Kingdom; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Environment; Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00316598
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Report/Paper Numbers: Res Rpt. No. 27 Monograph
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 16 1981 12:00AM