Yao, H and Hao, J L (2014) Simulation model for identifying effective policy in mitigating noise emissions from highway projects. International Journal of Construction Management, 14(2), pp. 67-77. ISSN 1562-3599
Abstract
This paper develops a simulation model for the assessment of noise emissions from highway projects. The model is implemented by utilizing the system dynamics approach and iThink software package. The paper introduces the dynamic factors affecting the level of noise emissions by referring to the relevant feasibility studies of highway projects. A real highway project is presented to demonstrate the application of the simulation model in assessing the level of noise emissions of the project. The case study is used to explore the solutions for improving poor noise emissions performance through different policy scenarios. This study shows that system dynamics approach can not only support analysis of impact of dynamic interactions between various factors affecting noise emissions from highway project, but is also capable of providing solutions for effectively controlling noise emissions.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | highway noise; ithink; policy scenarios; simulation model; system dynamics |
| Index terms: | highway construction, case study, feasibility study, software package, interaction, system dynamics |
| Subjects: | behavioral psychology, civil engineering, computing systems, data collection methods, design stages, software systems |
| Topics: | Research Practice, Design Practice, Engineering Principles, Digital Applications |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTE |
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