Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following traffic sources will cause noise of the highest level during operation?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFNoise:
- The unwanted sound which is loud, unpleasant to hear, and causes disturbance is called noise and the pollution associated with this noise is called noise pollution.
- It is measured in decibels, more number of decibels means more noise pollution.
- As per IS 4954, Sources of noise, based on traffic are Air traffic, rail traffic, road traffic, and sea shore and inland water traffic.
- As per IS 4954, typical values of noise pollution from different sources are the following.
|
Sources |
Noise in decibel |
|
Air traffic jets, take off about 300 m |
100-110 |
|
Air traffic jet, Propeller type take-off at 300 m |
90-100 |
|
Rail traffic |
90-110 |
|
heavy road traffic |
80-90 |
|
Medium road traffic |
70-80 |
|
Light road traffic |
60-70 |
|
Industries |
60-95 |
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