Tire/Pavement Noise Research Consortium
The objectives of this research are as follows: (1) Provide a forum for states to discuss tire/pavement noise issues and develop a proposed research plan; (2) Pool resources and efforts of multiple state agencies and industry to perform tire/pavement noise research in a similar manner (avoiding duplication) and sharing of data. The anticipated scope of the study would consist of the following tasks: (1) Provide a forum for states to discuss noise issues, utilize the same techniques to build a larger database, and share data. The ultimate goal is to incorporate pavement type into the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Traffic Noise Model; (2) Perform a synthesis of global practice in regards to utilizing pavement technology for decreasing tire/pavement noise; (3) Perform a synthesis on the cost/benefits of using low-noise pavements; (4) Produce a document for general public information regarding noise reduction; (5) Provide a baseline for quieter pavement discussion (e.g. definitions, list of acronyms, etc.); and (6) Provide a guideline for best practices in measuring and evaluating noise benefits and decreases over the wearing life of the roadway surface. A technical advisory group consisting of a pavement expert and a noise expert from each contributing agency and invited participants will refine/expand this scope of work and provide technical input/guidance throughout the duration of the research. Much of the initial scope of work has been completed. The Principal Investigator is currently working on a list of activities that benefit the member states including: (1) Brüel & Kjær (B&K) Pulse Data Analysis Routine; (2) National Instruments (NI) System Development; (3) on-board sound intensity (OBSI) Calibrator; (4) Have a Tire loading scale for member states to use when needed; and (4) New standard reference test tires (SRTT) Tire Evaluation.
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Language
- English
Project
- Status: Completed
- Funding: $233000
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Contract Numbers:
TPF-5(135)
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Sponsor Organizations:
Florida Department of Transportation
605 Suwannee Street
Tallahassee, FL United States 32399-0450North Carolina Department of Transportation
Research and Development
1549 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC United States 27699-1549Washington State Department of Transportation
Transportation Building
Olympia, WA United States 98504Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483Ohio Department of Transportation
Research Program
1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH United States 43223Montana Department of Transportation
2701 Prospect Avenue
P.O. Box 201001
Helena, MT United States 59620-1001Minnesota Department of Transportation
395 John Ireland Boulevard
St Paul, MN United States 55155Kansas Department of Transportation
Eisenhower State Office Building
700 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS United States 66603-3754California Department of Transportation
1120 N Street
Sacramento, CA United States 95814Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Project Managers:
Saechao, Lu
- Start Date: 20070601
- Expected Completion Date: 20161231
- Actual Completion Date: 0
- Source Data: RiP Project 29716
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Advisory groups; Best practices; Databases; Guidelines; State departments of transportation; Tire/pavement noise; Traffic noise
- Identifier Terms: U.S. Federal Highway Administration
- Uncontrolled Terms: Noise models; Pavement technology
- Subject Areas: Environment; Highways; Pavements;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01563751
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Federal Highway Administration
- Contract Numbers: TPF-5(135)
- Files: RiP, USDOT, STATEDOT
- Created Date: May 22 2015 1:02AM