Abstract
The noise generated when a tire impacts a contraction joint, often called wheelslap or joint-slap noise, can increase tire-pavement noise in Portland cement concrete roadways by up to 3 dB as well as increase annoyance appreciably. Wheel-slap noise has a much higher peak pressure level than tire-pavement noise measured without joints. Therefore, it is important to understand methods for control and reduction of wheel slap noise. In this paper, wheel-slap noise was measured on joints with widths varying from 5-24 mm. The joints were also tested full, half-full, and empty of silicone sealant, and with step-up and stepdown faulting conditions of up to 6 mm. Finally, the wheel-slap noise levels of joints with beveled edges were measured and compared to levels from standard joints to investigate the effects of beveling and spalling of pavements on wheelslap noise.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 228-233 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Noise Control Engineering Journal |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - May 2011 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Building and Construction
- Automotive Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
