TECHNIQUES AND PROBLEMS OF TRUCK EXHAUST SYSTEM NOISE MEASUREMENT

Techniques and problems associated with truck exhaust system noise measurement are discussed and presented. Data is presented showing the effects muffler position, exhaust pipe length, tailpipe length, source-receiver phenomena, and exhaust leaks have on radiated exhaust noise. /GMRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Olson, D A
  • Nordlie, K D
  • Seils, E J
• Publication Date: 1977-10

Media Info

• Pagination: 14 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Emission control systems; Exhaust gases; Exhaust pipes; Sound level; Traffic noise; Trucks; Vehicle components
• Old TRIS Terms: Truck noise
• Subject Areas: Highways; Motor Carriers; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00172091
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 770895
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 29 1978 12:00AM