FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN AWAM

UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

PAHANG LABORATORY MANUAL

COURSE HIGHWAY ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE ECG354

LEVEL OF OPENNESS 2

CATEGORY PARTIALLY OPEN ENDED

DEGREE OF OPEN-ENDED (%) 66

PERIOD OF ACTIVITY 1 WEEK

TITLE TRAFFIC NOISE STUDY

1.1 Introduction
The noise from the traffic considered as a pollution if exceed the allowable
limit. The high traffic noise level will disturb the surrounding area Thus; the
traffic noise level should be controlled and measured in order to ensure that
the environment is free from the noise pollution.

1.2 Objectives
1. To measures the pattern of existing noise levels
2. To perform the statistical analysis on noise samples collected
and interpret the results obtained

1.3 Learning Outcomes

At the end of the laboratory activities, students would be able to:
1. Identify the right tools to carry out the appropriate traffic noise study.
2. Analyse test data and present the solution in proper technical
format.
PREAMBLE
3. Work in a group to undertake the task and produce the relevant
technical report.

1.4 Theoretical background

Noise has been long considered as one type of pollution. This problem
affected most residential housing particularly in urban area. Mostly noise
pollution is come from highway with heavy traffic. Volume of traffic, speed
and perhaps also type of vehicles contribute mostly to the noise pollution.
Excessive noise from traffic can cause annoyance to daily activities, disturb
rest (especially sleep) and disrupt communication. Thus, decrease the
overall quality of life.

However, people perceptions and awareness toward limitation of noise

pollution may be varying. Type of residential housing, exposure, community
and areas may be affected people opinions on noise pollution.

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The study of noise may be done to measure level of noise pollution and its
impact towards a particular area. From that study, action may be taken to
provide adequate noise control measures such as construction of a noise
barrier.

WHO Recommended Health Criteria of noise limit for daytime is 55 dB and

for night time is 45 dB. While in Malaysia, the Malaysian Department of
Environment (DOE) recommended a Guideline for Limiting Sound Level
(LAeq) from Road Traffic (For Proposed New Roads and/or Redevelopment
of Existing Roads) from The Planning Guidelines for Environmental Noise
Limits and Control (2004). Table 1 below listed those guidelines.

Table 1:Guideline for Limiting sound Level from Road Traffic

2.0 Problem Statement

Traffic noise tends to be a dominant noise source in our urban as well as

rural environment. The level of highway traffic noise depends on three
things: (1) the volume of the traffic, (2) the speed of the traffic, and (3) the
number of trucks in the flow of the traffic. Generally, the loudness of traffic
PROBLEM STATEMENT noise is increased by heavier traffic volumes, higher speeds, and greater
numbers of trucks. Measurement of noise level is necessary to determine
the solution for traffic noise reduction.
In this laboratory activity, each group is expected to find a location with
potential noise area in Jengka, Pahang to conduct the study.

3.1 Apparatus
The group must identify the availability of the chosen apparatus in the
lab before the right procedures can be identified.
WAYS & MEANS 3.2 Procedures
The group is required to search for the relevant standard procedure on
environment to carry out the test based on the available apparatus in
your laboratory. The document must be made ready for verification by

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the instructor during the laboratory activity.

3.3 Data Acquisition
All data collected and observed during the test must be tabulate in
proper format for easy verification and presentation of the technical
report.

4.0 Results, Analysis and Conclusion

The group is required to submit the technical report of the laboratory results
RESULTS highlighting the apparatus used, the procedures undertaken for the test,
data acquisition process, analysis carried out and the relevancy of the set
out output to address the given problem. The format of the technical report
is left to the creativity discretion of the group.

The report must be submitted 7 days after the laboratory date.

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