Investigation of the Effect of Traffic Noise in Inspection of Urban-Level Noise: A Noise Analysis in Konya - Nalcaci Street

Abstract

In this study, the effects of noise, due to the increase in population in urban centers, industrialization and land traffic, are evaluated on human health, indoor life standards, and auditory comfort. For this purpose, noise levels were recorded in Ahmet Hilmi Nalcaci Street, which is one of the densest streets of Konya. The recordings were performed at 14 different stations, three times a day and for 14 days. A "Testo 815" brand device was used for measurement and recording. The results of the measurements were evaluated according to international standards and domestic regulations, taking into account the situations where windows and doors, which constitute integrity and blanks in the envelope of a structure, are open. It was determined that the noise levels recorded at the stations are above the discomfort threshold. Settlement-and architecture-level measures to reduce and control noise are suggested in the study. It was determined that the most effective measure in this context would be isolation in structure envelopes. Types of walls generally used in the buildings around the street, which is the subject of the study, were determined and the sound penetration loss values for these walls were given. The sound penetration loss values were also compared to indoor noise limit values in certain measurement points and excessive noise values were presented in the study.