| Client |
Owner
of a velodrome
training facility
(a velodrome
is an indoor
arena for high
speed, track
cycling consisting
of steeply banked
oval tracks). |
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| Issues |
| • |
The
originally
designed,
concrete
block-based
barrier
was
designed
with
no attention
to acoustics. |
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| • |
The
project
was
underway,
the
mechanical
equipment
was
already
installed
and
operating
in the
yard,
when
the
owner
became
concerned
about
the
noise
to the
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Velodrome
entrance and to
the surrounding
residential neighborhood. |
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| • |
The
architect wanted
the acoustical
consultant to
determine how
much higher the
existing concrete
block wall should
be and then increase
it by using additional
concrete block.
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| • |
Increasing
the wall height
would introduce
the need for attenuated
ventilation as
well as sound
absorption. |
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| Considerations |
| • |
Environmental
noise
issue |
| • |
Large
concrete
block
equipment
yard |
| • |
Time
constraints |
| • |
Continuous
operation |
| • |
The
noise
barrier
wall must
be designed
as free
standing |
| • |
Existing
concrete
block
wall cannot
withstand
additional
external
loading |
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| Resolution |
By
offering a phased
solution, Kinetics
and their local
rep helped the
customer meet
the required noise
control levels.
Analysis showed
a phased approach
was an effective
solution and saved
the customer 60%
in cost. Our knowledge
and experience
save time and
money. |
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