THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE VEHICLE INDUSTRY TO THE FIGHT AGAINST NOISE

DER BEITRAG DER KRAFTFAHRZEUGINDUSTRIE ZUR LAERMBEKAEMPFUNG

An indication is given of some constructional features of two-wheeled vehicles, cars and lorries, which are designed to reduce sound levels both while the vehicles are stationary and when they are moving. These include modifications to ventilation and exhaust systems, the engine and transmission casing, and sound insulating materials for interior cladding. The economic considerations associated with this are discussed (for example the increase in weight and in fuel consumption). The need for uniform legislation within the vehicle industry (at least in Europe) is stressed, so that all manufacturers can incorporate noise reducing measures on the production line. /TRRL/

• Authors:
  • Rudolf, E
• Publication Date: 1973-1

Language

• German

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 14-7
• Serial:
  • Oesterreichische Ingenieur-Zeitschrift
  • Volume: 16
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobiles; Economic factors; Electric insulating materials; Emission control systems; Engines; Exhaust gases; Exhaust pipes; Industries; Insulating materials; Manufactures; Manufacturing; Motorcycles; Noise; Noise control; Prevention; Sound; Traffic noise; Transmissions; Trucks; Vehicle characteristics; Vehicle design; Vehicles; Ventilation systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Economic considerations; Engine noise; Truck noise
• Subject Areas: Design; Economics; Environment; Highways; Motor Carriers; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00097177
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Road Safety Board /Austria
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 10 1975 12:00AM