Title:
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Acoustic evaluation of modular greenery noise barriers
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Author:
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Lacasta Palacio, Ana María; Peñaranda Ayllón, Angelina; Rodríguez Cantalapiedra, Inma; Auguet Sangrá, Carlota E.; Bures, S.; Urrestarazu, M.
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Other authors:
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Física; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. GICITED - Grup Interdiciplinari de Ciència i Tecnologia en l'Edificació; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. BIOCOM-SC - Grup de Biologia Computacional i Sistemes Complexos |
Abstract:
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Green noise barriers have become an alternative means of reducing urban traffic noise. In this paper, the acoustic performance of a modular greenery noise barrier is evaluated. In situ measurements of noise reflection were performed using an experimental prototype to estimate the sound absorption coefficients. These coefficients were found to have values of approximately 0.7, higher than those previously found in laboratory measurements for a similar system with a lower vegetation density. The obtained values were input into software for predicting environmental noise to analyse the expected performance of such barriers, particularly in the case of a pair of parallel barriers. A comparison with the results for reflective barriers indicates a significant improvement in sound attenuation of up to 4 dBA. The values are similar and even superior to results reported by other authors regarding the effectiveness of absorptive treatments applied to parallel barriers, and furthermore, the proposed barriers offer an aesthetic element for environmental integration. |
Abstract:
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Peer Reviewed |
Subject(s):
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-Vertical gardening -Soundproofing -Noise barriers -Predicted noise attenuation -Sound absorption -Vertical greenery systems -Jardins verticals -Aïllament acústic |
Rights:
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/es/ |
Document type:
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Article - Published version Article |
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