NOISE-CONTROLLED TRUSS BRIDGES FOR RAILWAYS

Steel truss bridges have been widely used in Japan, because of their lightness in weight and ease of erection. But they are very noisy, and have become a serious nuisance to residents along the line. The article describes: the general principles of controlling noise by barriers and walls with sound-absorbing linings; practical methods of noise prevention on existing bridges; future design of bridges incorporating various noise prevention measures. However, further studies are required to determine certain details of these bridges.

• Corporate Authors:

  Japan Railway Civil Engineering Association

  Kyodo Building, 18-7 Hagashi-Uyeno 2 Chome, Daito-Ku
  Tokyo-110,   Japan 
• Authors:
  • ABE, H
• Publication Date: 1974-6

Media Info

• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: p. 1-8
• Serial:
  • Permanent Way
  • Volume: 15
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: Japan Railway Civil Engineering Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Bridges; Metal bridges; Noise barriers; Noise control; Steel bridges; Structural design; Trusses; Vibration
• Old TRIS Terms: Bridge vibrations; Noise attenuation
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00095215
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: International Railway Documentation, Selection of
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 15 1975 12:00AM