Development of Mode-Wise Noise Prediction Models for the Noise Generated Due to Tyre-Pavement Surface Interaction

Abstract:

The main objective of this study is to evaluate the noise generated due to tyre-pavement surface interaction for various modes and to develop a noise prediction model for each mode by taking into account various factors affecting the noise generation. Eight asphalt pavement and four cement concrete pavement stretches were selected for measurement of the noise. Tyre-pavement interaction noise was measured using controlled pass-by method by eliminating the noise generated from engine and the vehicle exhaust systems. Noise levels were measured as a function of vehicle type, vehicle speed, loading condition, pavement temperature, direction of wind, and type of pavement. The influence of each of these variables are analyzed and quantified in this paper. The vehicle speed is found to be the most significant variable affecting the noise generated due to tyre-pavement surface interaction followed by other variables. Further, individual noise prediction models are developed for each mode in each survey location and a combined tyre-pavement interaction noise model is developed for each mode for both asphalt and cement concrete pavements.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 723)
• Pages: 50-57
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.723.50
• Online since: August 2013
• Authors: Arnepalli Syamkumar, Kamineni Aditya, Venkaiah Chowdary
• Keywords: Controlled Pass-by, Noise, Prediction Model, Speed, Tyre-Pavement Interaction

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