METHODS OF PROVIDING PROTECTION AGAINST ROAD TRAFFIC NOISE

DET AER DAGS ATT SKYDDA SIG MOT VAEGTRAFIKBULLRET

Traffic noise is a serious nuisance for many people. It is usually measured as equivalent sound level; it must be remembered that instantaneous levels can be much higher, and that the decibel scale is a logarithmic one. Several proposals have been made for threshold values, the latest in 1971. These values are tabulated. The most effective way of reducing traffic noise is to make vehicles quieter. At high speeds, however, tyre and wind noise predominate. Traffic replanning schemes entail the creation of a few through routes, leaving areas carrying only local traffic. Noise is reduced in these areas, while there is a slight increase along the through routes. Heavy vehicles can be confined to certain routes and speeds restricted. Better facade insulation and the construction of earth banks and screen walls may also be necessary. Banks must be adapted to the terrain, and screen walls on the side facing the houses attractively designed. The prison wall effect must be avoided. Buildings can be insulated and better windows installed. Buildings along roads must be used to screen others; in this case the screen must be continuous and internal layouts such that living spaces face away from the road. /TRRL/

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  Svenska Vag-Och Vattenbyggaren Riksforband

  Regeringsgaten 98
  S-11139 Stockholm,   Sweden 
• Authors:
  • Bluecher, G
• Publication Date: 1974

Language

• Swedish

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: 6 p.
• Serial:
  • Vag-Och Vattenbyggaren
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Svenska Vag-Och Vattenbyggaren Riksforband
  • ISSN: 0042-2177

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Electric insulating materials; Heavy vehicles; Insulating materials; Measurement; Methodology; Noise; Noise barriers; Planning; Prevention; Sound; Sound level; Speed; Structures; Traffic noise; Vehicles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Decreases
• ITRD Terms: 1057: Air transport network; 3352: Building (structure); 9009: Decrease; 9011: Design (overall design); 6914: Insulation; 1078: Lock (waterway); 6136: Measurement; 143: Planning; 9149: Prevention; 6748: Sound; 6747: Sound level; 5408: Speed
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Environment; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00125157
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Swedish National Road and Traffic Research Institute
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 18 1975 12:00AM