Accession Number:

ADA056529

Title:

The Feasibility, Practicability, and Cost of the Soundproofing of Schools, Hospitals, and Public Health Facilities Located Near Airports.

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON D C OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1977-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

48.0

Abstract:

This report concludes that soundproofing can achieve noise reductions of 10 to 20 db, is feasible and practicable, and may be cost effective at specific locations. Author

Descriptors:

• *COSTS
• *SOUND
• *NOISE REDUCTION
• SCHOOLS
• FACILITIES
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• HOSPITALS
• PUBLIC HEALTH
• AIRPORTS

Subject Categories:

• Structural Engineering and Building Technology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE