Design and analysis of a recycled plastic noise barrier /

Acoustic results show that noise insertion loss of the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Esche, Steven Todd, 1974-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1998.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
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
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.