- Author
- Pallett, D. S. | Wehrli, R. | Kilmer, R. D. | Quindry, T. L.
- Title
- Design Guide for Reducing Transportation Noise In and Around Buildings. Final Report.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
- NBS BSS 084, April 1978,
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
- buildings; noise reduction; design criteria; noise pollution; environmental protection; environmental engineering; site surveys; aircraft noise; acoustic measurement; instructional materials
- Identifiers
- transportation noise; environmental noise; noise levels; instruction manuals
- Abstract
- This design guide presents a unified procedure for the selection of noise criteria in and around buildings, for the prediction of exterior and interior noise levels arising as a consequence of transportation systems operations, and for the evaluation of the adequacy of building designs with regard to environmental noise. Noise criteria levels are suggested in terms of equivalent sound levels (Leq). Simplified predictive methods enable the estimation of noise levels arising as a consequence of highway, railway, and aircraft operations. The sound isolation provided by the building shell is estimated by means of a new single-figure rating system. Finally, design manipulations which may make possible the improvement of the acoustic conditions in and around buildings are suggested.