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PREAMBLE Introduction
Level 2 laboratory activities refer to the condition where only the problem is
guided and given. Students are required to find the ways & means and
provide the answers to the given assignment using the group creativity and
innovativeness. The activity will enable the students to appreciate
independent learning and prepare them for a much harder task of open
ended laboratory activities.
In this partially open ended laboratory activity, the students are required to
measure the level of noise from the traffic activities and to propose
overcome solution.
Objectives
1. To measures the pattern of existing noise levels
2. To perform the statistical analysis on noise samples collected
and interpret the results obtained
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the laboratory activities, students would be able to:
1. Identify the right tools to carry out the appropriate traffic noise study.
2. Analyse test data and present the solution in proper technical
format.
3. Work in a group to undertake the task and produce the relevant
technical report.
Theoretical Background
Noise has been long considered as one type of pollution. This problem
affected most residential housing particularly in urban area. Mostly noise
pollution is come from highway with heavy traffic. Volume of traffic, speed
and perhaps also type of vehicles contribute mostly to the noise pollution.
Excessive noise from traffic can cause annoyance to daily activities, disturb
rest (especially sleep) and disrupt communication. Thus, decrease the
overall quality of life.
The study of noise may be done to measure level of noise pollution and its
impact towards a particular area. From that study, action may be taken to
provide adequate noise control measures such as construction of a noise
barrier.
Problem Statement
Traffic noise tends to be a dominant noise source in our urban as well as
rural environment. The level of highway traffic noise depends on three
things: (1) the volume of the traffic, (2) the speed of the traffic, and (3) the
PROBLEM STATEMENT number of trucks in the flow of the traffic. Generally, the loudness of traffic
noise is increased by heavier traffic volumes, higher speeds, and greater
numbers of trucks. Measurement of noise level is necessary to determine
the solution for traffic noise reduction.
In this laboratory activity, each group is expected to find a location with
potential noise area in UiTM Pasir Gudang to conduct the study.
WAYS & MEANS
Apparatus
The group must identify the availability of the chosen apparatus in the lab