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Acoustic properties and durability of porous low-noise pavement solutions to improve acoustic environment: a critical literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Road traffic noise represents a significant source of noise pollution in residential areas. Studies have confirmed the availability of dissipating the sound energy generated by the interaction between tires and pavement by taking porous pavement. However, the acoustic properties of porous pavement suffer from attenuation over time under traffic and complex environment circumstances. Porous pavement with composite noise reduction mechanisms and the durability of acoustic functionality still needs further research. This paper synthesized the acoustic properties and noise reduction mechanisms including sound absorption and vibration damping of porous pavement. The available test methods of acoustic properties were discussed. Especially, the internal factors affecting acoustic properties were explored with special emphasis on the acoustic durability of porous pavement. This review discusses the effectiveness of porous pavement in controlling urban traffic noise and prompts in-depth thinking on the ecological development of pavement in urban sound environment upgrading.

Source: International Journal of Transportation Science and Technology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijtst.2025.06.011

Authors: Hui Li, Lei Wang, Yuzhao Han, Xue Zhang, Haopeng Zhang, Luchuan Chen

Institutions: Tongji University, National Supercomputing Center in Jinan

Language: English

Topic: Noise Effects and Management

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality, Key Research and Development Program of Ningxia, Science and Technology Plan Project of Taizhou