The Analysis of Low Noise Protection Barriers Influence on Tram Traffic Noise Levels

Maja Ahac; Stjepan Lakušić; Saša Ahac; Vesna Dragčević

doi:10.1515/rjti-2015-0007

.blurhash-client-img { display: none !important; }

The Analysis of Low Noise Protection Barriers Influence on Tram Traffic Noise Levels

Romanian Journal of Transport Infrastructure

Volume 2 (2013): Issue 1 (July 2013)

By: Maja Ahac, Stjepan Lakušić, Saša Ahac and Vesna Dragčević

Open Access

|Feb 2015

Abstract

The paper describes the analysis of tram traffic noise situation in residential areas in the vicinity of Drzic Avenue, one of the major routes between the northern and southern part of the Croatian capital city Zagreb, and the effect of low barriers placed by the tracks on tram noise mitigation. In order to evaluate the effect of planned protection measure, noise models were produced and verified with short-term field measurements. Calculations were conducted by means of noise prediction software, using European interim noise prediction method and 3D model of analyzed area. Finally, the results of noise calculations for existing tram traffic situation and planned measure of protection are presented on noise maps.

References

[1]. “Assessing vibration: a technical guideline”, Environmental Noise Management, Department of Environment and Conservation NSW, 2006.
Search in Google Scholar
[2]. S. LAKUŠIĆ, M. AHAC: “Rail traffic noise and vibration mitigation measures in urban areas”, Technical Gazette 19, 2(2012), 427-435.
Search in Google Scholar
[3]. “Transit noise and vibration impact assessment”, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Planning and Environment, 2006.
Search in Google Scholar
[4]. “Master Plan of City of Zagreb”, Official Herald, 14/2003.
Search in Google Scholar
[5]. “Highest permitted noise level regulation for places where people work and reside”, Official Journal, NN 145/2004.
Search in Google Scholar
[6]. “Regulation on the noise mapping and content of noise maps and action plans and the calculation of permitted noise indicators”, Official Journal, NN 75/2009.
Search in Google Scholar
[7]. Zagreb Municipality Transit System Ltd. web page: http://www.zet.hr/
Search in Google Scholar
[8]. V. DRAGČEVIĆ, S. LAKUŠIĆ, S. AHAC: “The applicability of 3D model in calculation of road traffic noise level”, Proceedings of the - 1st International Conference on Road and Rail Infrastructure “CETRA 2010”, organized by the University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Enginering, Opatija 17-18 May 2010.
Search in Google Scholar
[9]. Meteorological and Hydrologycal Service web page: http://meteo.hr/index.php
Search in Google Scholar
[10]. S. LAKUŠIĆ, V. DRAGČEVIĆ, T. RUKAVINA: “The impact of tram track fastening systems on noise level”, URBAN TRANSPORT XI / Brebbia, C.A.; Wadhwa, L.C. (ed.). - Southampton, Boston: WIT Press , 2005, 487-497.
Search in Google Scholar

Articles in this issue

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rjti-2015-0007 | Journal eISSN: 2286-2218

Journal RSS Feed

Language: English

Page range: 1 - 9

Published on: Feb 6, 2015

Published by: Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

Keywords:

tram traffic,

urban noise modeling,

low noise protection barriers

Related subjects:

Business and economics,

Business management,

Industries,

Environmental management,

Engineering,

Introductions and overviews,

Engineering, other,

Materials sciences,

Materials sciences, other

© 2015 Maja Ahac, Stjepan Lakušić, Saša Ahac, Vesna Dragčević, published by Technical University of Civil Engineering of Bucharest
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Volume 2 (2013): Issue 1 (July 2013)