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Low Berm Measuring and Modeling

By Amber GarnettMay 26, 2021

Field test and model 12-15 low berms along different roadways and document the results. Compare the measured to the modeled results. Compare the results to typical structural noise barrier results.…

Cost-Benefit Analysis of DOT Investment in Transportation Noise Barriers and Development of Prototypical Cost/Benefit Model for Evaluating Future Projects

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

TERI Administrator Note (May 2013):  Completed July 2012 as NCHRP  10-76 Methodologies for Evaluating Pavement Strategies and Barriers for Noise Mitigation  Although efforts to reduce transportation-related noise are costly , the…

Development of a Simple Construction Site Noise-Prediction Procedure

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

TERI Administrator Note (Feb 2009) – Research Complete – Related research: The FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model (FHWA RCNM) Version 1.0 is a Windows-based program that is available without cost…

Develop A Comprehensive, Multi-Modal Transportation Noise Prediction Methodology, In Cooperation with Other Transportation Modes

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

TERI Administrator Note (Feb 2009): Related Research: Highway Construction Noise Handbook (Volpe Center, 2006) Develop a comprehensive, multi-modal transportation noise prediction methodology, in cooperation with other transportation modes.

Develop and Distribute Information on Improved, More Cost-Effective and Aesthetically Pleasing Noise Barrier Designs

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

TERI Database Administrator Notes:  Not recommended at present time by 2009 Environmental Process Subcommittee. Develop and distribute a brochure or otehr publication that describes  improved, more cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing…

Improve FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model to Expand its Acoustical Capabilities

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

Since the release of the FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM), users have identified additional factors that affect highway traffic noise prediction. Improvement of the model’s acoustical capabilities will allow a…

Improve the Federal Highway Administration’s Traffic Noise Model Through Additional Validation Studies

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

Develop improvements to the FHWA TNM and traffic noise-analysis techniques to address the following: 1) Effects of Irregular Terrain – Highway sites may include terrain with undulations of varying size,…

New Noise Barrier Products & Noise Barrier Approval Research & Guidelines

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

TERI Administrator Note (January 2009): Funded as NCHRP Project 25-25, Task 40. Completed January 2008. http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=1658 Background:   The cost and total quantity of noise barriers as an environmental abatement…

Wireless Smart Sound Sensor Network-Based Highway and Construction Noise Measurement and Monitoring

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

TERI Administrator Note (Added December 2008) – Project sponsored by Ohio DOT is underway (see details below) Develop a turn-key, wireless, low cost sensor system for autonomous monitoring, measuring, and…

Treatments and Quantification for Noise Reduction and Improved Surface Characteristics

By ahardingMay 7, 2021Leave a comment

I. Research Problem Statement – Concerns about pavement noise continue to be expressed in many urban areas in the United States. Comprehensive studies have been completed in Europe resulting in…

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