The brochure, recently published by the European Pavement Association (EUPAVE), titled “Durable Low-Noise Concrete Pavements” shows concrete pavements are not as noisy they are often perceived; provides examples of techniques to ensure low-noise concrete pavements; and looks at case studies and real data showing concrete’s performance.
Controlling traffic noise has become an increasingly important priority in recent decades. The European Union (EU) addressed the general issue of environmental noise in a 2002 European Directive known as the “Environmental Noise Directive (END)”. Traffic noise forms a major part of the problem and can be abated by the construction of noise barriers and/or low-noise surfaces, the latter being the most efficient solution.
In order to make the right choice of pavement, a global evaluation is needed taking into account the safety, durability, the life cycle cost and the surface characteristics.
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