NTL Record

Title Noise Prediction Models for Elevated Rail Transit Structures
Record ID 50153
Personal Name
Creator
Manning, J. E.; Hyland, D. C.; Fredberg, J. J.; Senapati, N.
Source 249p. in various pagings
Corporate Creator John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Corporate
Contributor
United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Publisher United States. Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Publication Date 19750801
Language English
Abstract The report presents the theoretical development of a model for the prediction of noise radiated by elevated structures on rail transit lines. In particular it deals with noise and vibration control for urban rail transit track and elevated noise and vibration control for urban rail transit track and elevated structures. The model allows for the prediction of both the vibration transmission between elements of the structure and the resulting noise radiation from each major structural element, in terms of design parameters for the different elements. Thus the potential effectiveness of various alternative methods for noise control can be evaluated. Results of a field study of three different types of elevated structure on the MBTA Rapid Transit System are also summarized. These results support the validity of the prediction model. The engineering application of the prediction model is discussed in another report.
Rosap ID dot:11549
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/11549
TRT Terms Computer programs; Effective sound pressure; Elevated structures; Environmental impacts; Forecasting; Mathematical models; Noise; Noise control; Noise sources; Railroad bridges; Railroad tracks; Rapid transit; Sound transmission; Structural design; Structural members; Urban transportation; Vibration control; Wave motion
Classification NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT;
NTL - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT - Environment Impacts
Geographical
Coverage
United States
Contract Number DOT-TSC-643
Report Number DOT-TSC-UMTA-75-13; UMTA-MA-06-0025-75-12
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50100/50153/DOT-TSC-UMTA-75-13.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository