Noise Barrier Design HandbookTable of ContentsHome Preface Acknowledgments References 1. Introduction 2. Terminology 3. Acoustical Considerations 4. Noise Barrier Types 5. Noise Barrier Materials and Surface Treatments 6. Noise Barrier Aesthetics 7.
Drainage and Utility Considerations 8. Structural Considerations 9. Safety Considerations 10.
Product Evaluation 11. Installation Considerations 12. Maintenance Considerations 13. Cost Considerations 14. Barrier Design Process 15. Assessing Barrier Effectiveness 16. Tools to AssistPrefaceThe U.S.
Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Acoustics Facility, in support of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Natural Environment, has developed the updated 'FHWA Highway Noise Barrier Design Handbook.' This document reflects substantial improvements and changes in noise barrier design that have evolved since the original 1976 publication. This Handbook, which is accompanied by a videotape and a companion CD-ROM, addresses both acoustical and non-acoustical issues associated with highway noise barrier design. The objectives of this document and accompanying video and CD-ROM are to provide: (1) guidelines on how to design a highway noise barrier that fits with its surroundings and performs its intended acoustical and structural functions at reasonable life-cycle cost; and (2) a state-ofthe-art reference of common concepts, designs, materials, and installation techniques for theprofessional highway engineer, the acoustical and design engineers and planners, and the nonprofessional community participant.
This handbook may also be used as a guide for other applications such as noise barriers used to attenuate noise from rail lines, as well as noise from other sources which are not necessarily found in transportation. Every effort has been made to address common designs, materials, and installation techniques. However, it is impossible to encompass the proliferation of new concepts and materials entering the market on a daily basis. Therefore, the specific descriptions in this handbook are not to be considered all-inclusive, and are not intended to limit the creativeness of the designer, manufacturer, and construction contractor.
Any new theory, design, material, or installation technique not addressed in this handbook should be evaluated with the general fundamentals of durability, safety, and functionality in mind.AcknowledgementsThe U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Special Programs Administration, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Acoustics Facility, in support of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Natural Environment and Planning, has developed the updated 'FHWA Highway Noise Barrier Design Handbook.' A special thanks go to Rudy Hendriks of CALTRANS, Win Lindeman of Florida DOT, and Ken Polcak of Maryland State Highway Administradon, Domenick Billera of New Jersey DOT, Bill McColl of New York DOT, and Jim Byers of Pennsylvania DOT for reviewing the draft document and providing their invaluable insight and comments. In addition, the information provided by the FHWA, State Transportation Agencies, and individuals contributed to ensuring the accuracy and level of detail of the final document. The authors are grateful to the following individuals for their support and timely commentary: Agency/Company Bowlby and Associates, Inc CALTRANS Carsonite International Location Brentwood, TN Sacramento, CA Richmond, VA and Citrus Heights, CA Denver, CO Colorado DOT Concrete Placementt Systems Chantilly, VA Austin, TX Concrete Solutions Inc. Connecticut DOT Durisol Florida DOT, District 4 Florida DOT, District 6 Florida DOT, Central Office Industrial Acoustics Newington, CT Hamilton, ON, Canada Ft.
Lauderdale, FL Miami, FL Tallahassee, FL Bronx, NY Contact William Bowlby Rudy Hendriks Paul DuBay and Paul Schubring Makeba Adesunloye Bob Glasgow Wendy Bucher and Boone Bucher Carmine Trotta Hans J.
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