<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> 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.</p></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.

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

Sc.novice, MCE, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department for Transportation

Prof., PhdCE, University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department for Transportation

Romanian Journal of Transport Infrastructure

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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...

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

Online veröffentlicht: 06. Feb. 2015

Seitenbereich: 1 - 9

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rjti-2015-0007

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