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Individual-level activity-based modeling and indicators for assessing construction sites noise exposure in urban areas

Construction site noise significantly contributes to urban noise pollution. To accurately assess the noise exposure from urban construction sites, it is essential to consider the variability and dynamic nature of the urban context. This paper proposes an innovative approach using individual-level ac...

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Published in:Sustainable cities and society 2024-02, Vol.101, p.105188, Article 105188
Main Authors: Hankach, Pierre, Le Bescond, Valentin, Gastineau, Pascal, Vandanjon, Pierre-Olivier, Can, Arnaud, Aumond, Pierre
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Language:English
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Summary:Construction site noise significantly contributes to urban noise pollution. To accurately assess the noise exposure from urban construction sites, it is essential to consider the variability and dynamic nature of the urban context. This paper proposes an innovative approach using individual-level activity-based modeling to tackle the given challenge. The methodology introduced encompasses: the modeling of construction site noise emission sources, individual-level activity-based modeling of zone of influences, a modeling chain for assessing individual noise exposure levels, and a novel dedicated exposure indicator. To illustrate the relevance of our methodology, a case study is conducted in Champigny-sur-Marne, France; this study involves the generation of a synthetic population of 1,344,394 individuals distributed among 591,153 households, with 4,854,597 associated activities, using the Eqasim simulation framework. A traffic model is then established using the multi-agent transport simulation software MATSim. NoiseModelling software is employed to compute noise maps both with and without the construction site. Subsequently, the noise exposure for each individual is assessed throughout the day for both configurations. Thanks to this complete modeling chain, the proposed indicator quantifying the cumulative amount of time of exposure above a given threshold can be compute, with the case study result being estimated at more than 3,300 person.quarter-hours above 65 dB(A). •Original methodology for accurate and detailed assessment of exposure to urban construction site noise.•Disaggregated activity-based modeling of the urban environment.•Comprehensive modeling chain for computing individual noise exposure.•Introduction of a novel indicator for evaluating exposure to urban construction site noise.•Illustration of the methodology with a case study in France.
ISSN:2210-6707
2210-6715
DOI:10.1016/j.scs.2024.105188