marshall lawrence silver robert bachus (1 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and well-documented assessment and analysis of noise pollution generated by urban rail transit systems, and the methods and costs of reducing it. The author uses a standardized noise measurement and data reduction procedure to compare noise levels across six different urban rail systems in the United States, including data from 1,100 rail vehicles of five distinct types. The book is grounded in previous research on the subject, and presents new data and original analysis. It places particular emphasis on the source of noise generation and transmission within the urban rail context, identifying potential noise control measures while estimating associated costs. The author demonstrates clear expertise in the field, providing readers with a thorough and nuanced understanding of urban rail noise and its mitigation, making the book an essential resource for urban planners, transit system operators, and policymakers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.