D&B_CGP_UC.6 Neighborhood Acoustics
GSAS-D&B CGP Training
Keyword(s)
attenuation, average day-night sound level, average daily trips, acoustic barriers, roadways, railways
Publisher
Gulf Organisation for Research & Development
Description
Noise disturbance is an increasing issue in daily life resulting from industrialization and urbanization. The environmental noise which originates from transportation sources is a significant problem in large cities and sound propagation in the urban context is further reinforced by multiple reflections from building façades. In addition, neighborhood noise including noise arising from industrial processes and entertainment premises, trade and businesses, construction sites and other street noise may worsen the noise conditions.
Objective
To minimize exposure of the development to surrounding vehicular traffic noise.