Design and analysis of a recycled plastic noise barrier /
Acoustic results show that noise insertion loss of the
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Online Access: | Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Summary: | Acoustic results show that noise insertion loss of the Based on those results, several of the most promising conventional building materials. Important considerations in detrimental effects from the harsh thermal environment. environmental factors such as wind and exposure to field tests. These tests include three-point bending tests, finite element simulation, and acoustic performance. impact hammer excitations, exposure to different types of impact, acoustics, aesthetics, performance, safety, and cost. includes system identification of dynamic characteristics, installation of a test section of a soundwall at the integrity, the prototype soundwall performed adequately over is moderately wind sensitive. A finite element model of the manufacturers and subjected to a number of laboratory and materials were selected for construction of a full-scale prototype soundwall is exceptional. As for structural random response, deflection was predicted for the top of the response to loads. Using methods of modal superposition and Riverside Campus of Texas A&M University. This field section selecting materials used in this study include: environmental soundwall was developed to simulate both static and dynamic soundwalls constructed of recycled plastics in place of System identification and experimental analysis of test data the course of the project with only a few members showing This report documents a study of the feasibility of using ultraviolet radiation. Analysis of the field structure Various recycled materials were solicited from commercial wall due to application of a strong wind event. was monitored for a period of one year for response to weather, and experimentation with a variety of connections. were successfully implemented and indicate that the soundwall |
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| Item Description: | "Major subject: Civil Engineering". Vita. |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 140 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Also available online. Issued also on microfiche from Lange Micrographics. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references: pages 112-116. |