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.

• Record URL:
  http://www.pooledfund.org/Details/Study/364

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Completed
• Funding: $233000
• Contract Numbers:

  TPF-5(135)

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Florida Department of Transportation

  605 Suwannee Street
  Tallahassee, FL  United States  32399-0450

  North Carolina Department of Transportation

  Research and Development
  1549 Mail Service Center
  Raleigh, NC  United States  27699-1549

  Washington State Department of Transportation

  Transportation Building
  Olympia, WA  United States  98504

  Texas Department of Transportation

  125 E. 11th Street
  Austin, TX  United States  78701-2483

  Ohio Department of Transportation

  Research Program
  1980 West Broad Street
  Columbus, OH  United States  43223

  Montana Department of Transportation

  2701 Prospect Avenue
  P.O. Box 201001
  Helena, MT  United States  59620-1001

  Minnesota Department of Transportation

  395 John Ireland Boulevard
  St Paul, MN  United States  55155

  Kansas Department of Transportation

  Eisenhower State Office Building
  700 SW Harrison Street
  Topeka, KS  United States  66603-3754

  California Department of Transportation

  1120 N Street
  Sacramento, CA  United States  95814

  Federal 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
• Created Date: May 22 2015 1:02AM