Publication
Title
First experiences with thin noise reducing asphalt layers in an urban environment in Belgium
Author
Abstract
In October 2015 the city of Antwerp has, as part of their traffic noise action plan, constructed two test sites in an urban environment where five different thin noise reducing asphalt layers (TAL) and a poroelastic road surface (PERS) are compared to the standard Stone Mastic Asphalt 10 (SMA - 10). The mechanical and acoustical characteristics of all these test tracks will be monitored twice a year for at least three years. Furthermore, the objective noise reduction is compared to the subjective perception of the residents living nearby using a pre- and post-survey. In this paper the objective noise reduction is compared with self-reported physical complaints, which were assessed in the pre- and post-survey. From the objective results a noticeable reduction in road traffic noise can be observed, ranging from 3.8 to 5.2 dB(A). No clear changes could be found in the self-reported physical complaints, although the overall disturbance from road traffic noise has been reduced.
Language
English
Source (journal)
PROCEEDINGS OF ISMA2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON NOISE AND VIBRATION ENGINEERING AND USD2016 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNCERTAINTY IN STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
Source (book)
International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering (ISMA) /, International Conference on Uncertainty in Structural Dynamics (USD), SEP 19-21, 2016, Leuven, BELGIUM
Publication
Heverlee : Katholieke univ leuven, dept werktuigkunde , 2016
ISBN
978-90-73802-94-0
978-90-73802-94-0
Volume/pages
(2016) , p. 81-94
ISI
000392486300007
UAntwerpen
Faculty/Department
Research group
Project info
Pilot project Quiet Road Surfaces: technical guidance and implementation monitoring program.
Publication type
Subject
Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
Record
Identifier
Creation 16.03.2017
Last edited 09.10.2023
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