Relationship between pavement surface texture and highway traffic noise
By: Roger L. Wayson.
Contributors: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.; National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board.; American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Series: Synthesis of highway practice,; 268
Publisher: National Academy Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 85
Subjects: Pavements -- Noise.; Motor vehicles -- Tires -- Noise.; Traffic noise.; Roads -- Riding qualities.; Tires -- Noise.
Description: Traffic noise is frequently an annoyance for highway neighbors. Pavement/tire noise is a large component of the overall traffic noise level and has been extensively reviewed. This synthesis presents a comprehensive synopsis of pavement/tire noise as it relates to roadways. Detailed information is presented on acoustical definitions and concepts, the theory of tire/pavement noise generation and current mitigation practice, measurement techniques, interior vehicle noise, reported noise emission results for pavement type and texture, effects of pavement wear, surface friction, and maintenance and safety considerations.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-75).
At head of title: National Cooperative Highway Research Program.
"Transportation Research Board, National Research Council."
"Research sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration."