Traffic Noise in Arterial Streets: Case of Kirkuk City

Autor: Sundus S. Ali, Amjad H. K. Albayati
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Engineering, Vol 28, Iss 12 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1726-4073
2520-3339
DOI: 10.31026/j.eng.2022.12.10
Popis: Loud noise can be extremely harmful to the auditory system as well as to human health. Noise pollution is primarily caused by traffic noise. The study's goal was to determine how various vehicle types and speeds affected the amount of noise generated by traffic. The two factors were investigated at seven different arterial streets throughout Kirkuk city to measure the noise levels. The measurements were performed during peak hours to compare the result with WHO standards for noise specification. Traffic volume and vehicle speed are shown to be the key elements that determine an increase in noise level.
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