Traffic noise abatement: How different pavements, vehicle speeds and traffic densities affect annoyance levels

Traffic noise abatement: How different pavements, vehicle speeds and traffic densities affect annoyance levels

0.00 Avg rating0 Votes
Article ID: iaor20122943
Volume: 17
Issue: 4
Start Page Number: 321
End Page Number: 326
Publication Date: Jun 2012
Journal: Transportation Research Part D
Authors: , , , ,
Keywords: noise
Abstract:

In this paper, annoyance ratings from traffic noise recorded on cobblestones, dense asphalt, and open asphalt rubber pavements are assessed with regard to car speeds and traffic densities. It was found that cobblestones pavements are the most annoying; also while open asphalt rubber pavement imposes less annoyance than dense asphalt it is not significantly different. Higher car speeds always lead to greater annoyance, as does higher traffic densities. LAeq and LAmax correlate well with annoyance, but loudness is the best predictor. Roughness and sharpness exhibit inconsistent interactions.

Reviews

Required fields are marked *. Your email address will not be published.