Noise control of construction equipment

Abstract

Increased use of heavy machinery and equipment as a result of the construction industry's rapid growth has increased noise levels at construction sites. Excessive noise not only poses a serious risk to the health and wellbeing of employees, but it also has an impact on the ecosystems and communities in the area. As a result, there is an urgent need to address the problem of noise pollution in construction equipment. In this thesis, the effectiveness of sound-dampening mats as a noise-control measure for construction equipment is examined. The study starts out by examining the current level of noise pollution in the construction industry and highlighting its negative effects on both human health and the environment. It looks at the sources of noise made by construction equipment and the legislative measures in place to control noise. The study then specifically examines sound-dampening mats' potential as a passive noise-control method.