ABSTRACT

Noise pollution generated by transport is acknowledged to be a major environmental problem. This book examines both the acoustic and landscape issues affecting the design of barriers. By addressing the needs of the whole design team, it provides expert guidance on good practice and highlights the pitfalls of poor design. Detailed consideration is g

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|22 pages

Defining the need for barriers

chapter 3|22 pages

Acoustic performance of barriers

chapter 4|38 pages

Barrier morphology and design

chapter 5|56 pages

Types of barrier and barrier materials