RELSKG: Development of a computational method for noise barriers with a complex geometry
Objective
Standard noise mapping software use geometrical approaches to determine insertion loss for a noise barrier. These methods are not well suited for evaluating complex geometries e.g. curved noise barriers or noise barriers with multiple refracting edges. Here, we aim at deriving frequency and source- as well as receiver-position dependent adjustments using the boundary element method. Further, the effect of absorbing layers will be investigated as a function of the geometry. Results will be incorporated into a standard noise mapping software.
Method
The cross-sections of different geometries are first parameterized and discretized and then evaluated using two-dimensional boundary element simulations. The BEM code was developed at our institute. Different parameter sets are evaluated in order to derive the adjustments for the specific geometries compared to a straight noise barrier. To make the simulations more realistic, a grassland impedance model is used instead of a fully reflecting half plane. Simulations will also be evaluated using measurements from actual noise barriers.
Project partners
- TAS Schreiner (measurements)
- Soundplan (implementation in sound mapping software)
Funding
This project is funded from the VIF2011 call of the FFG (BMVIT, ASFINAG, ÖBB)