• Construction Noise
  • Handbook
  • RCNM Version 1.1
  • RCNM Version 2.0
  • Special Report
• Measurement
• Noise Barriers
• Noise Compatible Planning
• Regulation and Guidance
• Resources
• Tire Pavement Noise
• Traffic Noise Model
• Training

Special Report - Measurement, Prediction, and Mitigation

Table of Contents

• Chapter 1 Introduction to Construction Noise
  • 1.0 Background
  • 1.1 Evaluation and Control of Construction Noise
  • 1.2 Construction Noise Criteria
  • 1.3 Noise Metric
  • 1.4 Manual Organization
• Chapter 2 Noise Measurements
  • 2.0 Background
  • 2.1 Existing Noise Levels
  • 2.2 Construction Equipment Sound Levels
  • 2.3 Overall or Boundary Noise Levels
• Chapter 3 Prediction of Construction Noise
  • 3.0 Background
  • 3.1 Construction Noise Prediction Methodology
  • 3.2 Identification of Potential Construction Noise Impact Areas
  • 3.3 Evaluation of Different Mitigation Strategies
• Chapter 4 Mitigation
  • 4.0 Background
  • 4.1 Identification and Selection of Control Measures
  • 4.2 Approaches to Construction Noise Control
    • 4.2.1 Design Considerations and Specified Alternate Construction Methods
    • 4.2.2 Source Control
    • 4.2.3 Site Control
    • 4.2.4 Time and Activity Constraints
    • 4.2.5 Community Awareness
      
      
• References
• Appendix A Construction Equipment Noise Levels and Ranges
• Appendix B Measurement Procedures

List of Tables

• Computation of L_eq by dB Addition
• Equivalency Factors (E.F.)
• Estimate of Accuracy of Noise Prediction Method
• Calculations, Problems 4
• Computation Noise Emission Levels (L_eq)(h)
• Calculation, Problem 5

List of Figures

• Sound level versus time
• Noise level readings
• Noise level readings
• Sound levels versus time for construction equipment
• Sound level versus time at 15.2 meters
• Simplified construction schedule
• Simplified construction schedule
• Construction site
• Control Strategies