HMMH prepared this manual specifying the analysis procedures and impact criteria for noise and vibration assessments of FTA sponsored projects. The manual sets forth basic concepts, methods, and procedures for documenting the extent and severity of noise and vibration impact from transit projects.
Originally published by FTA in April 1995, the manual has been widely applied for analysis of over 80 new transit projects. The revised version incorporates changes in policy, improved models with current source reference levels, and updated noise and vibration impact criteria.
FTA recommends the use of the manual not only for preparers of environmental impact assessments, but also as guidance for management personnel of projects who need a fuller understanding of the methods used by consultants in noise and vibration studies.
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Manual Chapters (PDF)
Cover |
Cover, Table of Contents and Preface |
Chapter 1 |
Introduction |
Chapter 2 |
Basic Noise Concepts |
Chapter 3 |
Noise Impact Criteria |
Chapter 4 |
Noise Screening Procedure |
Chapter 5 |
General Noise Assessment |
Chapter 6 |
Detailed Noise Analysis |
Chapter 7 |
Basic Ground-Borne Vibration Concepts |
Chapter 8 |
Vibration Impact Criteria |
Chapter 9 |
Vibration Screening Procedure |
Chapter 10 |
General Vibration Assessment |
Chapter 11 |
Detailed Vibration Analysis |
Chapter 12 |
Noise and Vibration During Construction |
Chapter 13 |
Documentation of Noise and Vibration Assessment |
Appendix A |
Glossary of Terms |
Appendix B |
Background for Transit Noise Impact Criteria |
Appendix C |
Selecting Receivers of Interest |
Appendix D |
Determining Existing Noise |
Appendix E |
Computing Source Levels from Measurements |
Appendix F |
Computing Noise Level for a Single Train Passby |
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