Environmental noise barriers [ a guide to their acoustic and visual design
Examines both the acoustical and landscaping issues affecting the design of barriers. This book considers the materials, engineering, legal and environmental issues as well as the health and social
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ;New York :
Spon Press ,
c2009
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| Edition: | 2nd ed |
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| Online Access: | NetLibrary |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Defining the need for barriers
- 2. Acoustic performance of barriers
- 3. Barrier morphology and design
- 4. Types of barrier and barrier materials
- 5. Climbing plants and other plants for use on barriers
- 6. Engineering, safety, environmental, and cost considerations
- 7. Contemporary issues, developments, and considerations