Kotzen B., English C. Environmental Noise Barriers: A guide to their acoustic and visual design

Second edition, Spoon Press, Taylor & Francis, 2009, 257 pages, ISBN: 0419231803 0203931386 9780415437080 9780203931387This is a unique one-stop reference for practitioners, whether acoustical engineers, landscape architects or manufacturers, and for highways departments in local and central authorities. This extensively revised new edition is updated in line with UK and EU legislation and international provision of barriers.This book looks at all the issues surrounding environmental noise barriers, including acoustic, architectural, engineering, landscape, ecologic effects and that provide a palette of ideas and possibilities for resolutions.Preface to second edition
Preface to first edition
Acknowledgements
Location of photographsDefining the need for barriers
Acoustic performance of barriers
Barrier morphology and design
Types of barrier and barrier materials
Climbing plants and other plants for use on barriers
Engineering, safety, environmental and cost considerations
Contemporary issues, developments and considerations