ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF SUBWAY RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEMS

This paper presents a discussion of the general levels of noise and vibration impact to be expected from new underground rail transit system facilities with examples of the typical levels newer facilities are producing. Also presented is some specific information on the spectrum and level of ground-borne vibration and noise produced by underground transit trains and a proposed procedure for reducing the ground-borne noise from new subway systems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Presented at the International Conference on Noise Control Engineering held in Washington, D.C., September 30-October 2, 1974.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Noise Control Engineering

  Iowa State University, 210 Marston Hall
  Ames, IA  United States  50011-2153

  Institute of Noise Control Engineering

  Iowa State University, 210 Marston Hall
  Ames, IA  United States  50011-2153

  Institute of Noise Control Engineering

  Iowa State University, 210 Marston Hall
  Ames, IA  United States  50011-2153
• Authors:
  • Wilson, G P
  • MURRAY, R J
• Conference:
  • Presented at the International Conference on Noise Control Engineering held in Washington, D.C., September 30-October 2, 1974.
• Publication Date: 1974

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 235-240

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Environmental impacts; Noise control; Rapid transit; Sound level; Subways; Vibration
• Subject Areas: Economics; Environment; Highways; Public Transportation; Society; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00084116
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 22 1981 12:00AM