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Creators:
Knauer, H. S. ; Pedersen, S. ; Lee, C. S. Y. ; Fleming, G. G. ;
Knauer, H. S. ; Pedersen, S. ; Lee, C. S. Y. ; Fleming, G. G. ; Less -
Corporate Creators:
Environmental Acoustics, Inc. ; Catseye Services ;
Environmental Acoustics, Inc. ; Catseye Services ; Less -
Corporate Contributors:
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ; United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Natural Environment and Planning ;
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) ; United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Natural Environment and Planning ; Less -
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Acoustics
Aesthetics
Barrier Design
Design
Evaluation
Guidelines
Handbooks
Highway Design
Installati
Maintenance
Noise Barriers
Noise Control
Noise Pollution Control
Noise Reduction
Safety
Sound Absorbing Materials
Structural Analysis
Traffic Noise
Transportation Noise

Publication/ Report Number:
FHWA-EP-00-005 ;
Resource Type:
Manual ;
Geographical Coverage:
United States ;
Corporate Publisher:
United States. Federal Highway Administration ;
Abstract:
The objectives of this document and accompanying video and CD-ROM are to provide: (1) guidelines on how to design a highway noise barrier that fits with its surroundings and performs its intended acoustical and structural functions at reasonable life-cycle cost; and (2) a state-of-the-art reference of common concepts, designs, materials, and installation techniques for the professional highway engineer, the acoustical and design engineers and planners, and the non-professional community participant. This handbook may also be used as a guide for other applications such as noise barriers used to attenuate noise from rail lines, as well as noise from other sources which are not necessarily found in transportation. Every effort has been made to address common designs, materials, and installation techniques. However, it is impossible to encompass the proliferation of new concepts and materials entering the market on a daily basis. Therefore, the specific descriptions in this handbook are not to be considered all-inclusive, and are not intended to limit the creativeness of the designer, manufacturer, and construction contractor. Any new theory, design, material, or installation technique not addressed in this handbook should be evaluated with the general fundamentals of durability, safety, and functionality in mind.
Format:
PDF ;
Funding:
DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-00-01 ;
Collection(s):
Volpe
Federal Highway Administration
Main Document Checksum:
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