RESULT (DATA)

Result : Highway Traffic Noise Measurement Day : Wednesday

Location :Uitm Shah Alam Date : 6/3/2019

(Near Dataran Cendiakiawan)

Time : 12:40 pm – 1:10pm

Weather : Sunny Day

No. Date Time (min) Value (dB) A/C Range (dB) Over/Under
1 6/3/2019 00:30 78.8 A 30-130 N
2 6/3/2019 01:00 85.9 A 30-130 N
3 6/3/2019 01:30 85.9 A 30-130 N
4 6/3/2019 02:00 84.7 A 30-130 N
5 6/3/2019 02:30 80.1 A 30-130 N
6 6/3/2019 03:00 81.2 A 30-130 N
7 6/3/2019 03:30 80.5 A 30-130 N
8 6/3/2019 04:00 80.4 A 30-130 N
9 6/3/2019 04:30 77.6 A 30-130 N
10 6/3/2019 05:00 76.4 A 30-130 N
11 6/3/2019 05:30 74.7 A 30-130 N
12 6/3/2019 06:00 85.6 A 30-130 N
13 6/3/2019 06:30 81.2 A 30-130 N
14 6/3/2019 07:00 81.5 A 30-130 N
15 6/3/2019 07:30 78.2 A 30-130 N
16 6/3/2019 08:00 78.8 A 30-130 N
17 6/3/2019 08:30 79.9 A 30-130 N
18 6/3/2019 09:00 77.6 A 30-130 N
19 6/3/2019 09:30 76.3 A 30-130 N
20 6/3/2019 10:00 77.3 A 30-130 N
21 6/3/2019 10:30 78.8 A 30-130 N
22 6/3/2019 11:00 78.0 A 30-130 N
23 6/3/2019 11:30 78.4 A 30-130 N
24 6/3/2019 12:00 84.3 A 30-130 N
25 6/3/2019 12:30 74.9 A 30-130 N
26 6/3/2019 13:00 80.1 A 30-130 N
27 6/3/2019 13:30 80.7 A 30-130 N
28 6/3/2019 14:00 86.6 A 30-130 N
29 6/3/2019 14:30 85.5 A 30-130 N
30 6/3/2019 15:00 84.9 A 30-130 N
31 6/3/2019 15:30 78.4 A 30-130 N
32 6/3/2019 16:00 81.0 A 30-130 N
33 6/3/2019 16:30 86.8 A 30-130 N
34 6/3/2019 17:00 76.1 A 30-130 N
35 6/3/2019 17:30 81.6 A 30-130 N
36 6/3/2019 18:00 82.2 A 30-130 N
37 6/3/2019 18:30 76.9 A 30-130 N
38 6/3/2019 19:00 85.5 A 30-130 N
39 6/3/2019 19:30 76.1 A 30-130 N
40 6/3/2019 20:00 75.8 A 30-130 N
41 6/3/2019 20:30 76.5 A 30-130 N
42 6/3/2019 21:00 82.1 A 30-130 N
43 6/3/2019 21:30 79.2 A 30-130 N
44 6/3/2019 22:00 84.2 A 30-130 N
45 6/3/2019 22:30 90.0 A 30-130 N
46 6/3/2019 23:00 84.1 A 30-130 N
47 6/3/2019 23:30 81.0 A 30-130 N
48 6/3/2019 24:00 80.0 A 30-130 N
49 6/3/2019 24:30 79.9 A 30-130 N
50 6/3/2019 25:00 79.2 A 30-130 N
51 6/3/2019 25:30 81.2 A 30-130 N
52 6/3/2019 26:00 80.4 A 30-130 N
53 6/3/2019 26:30 78.8 A 30-130 N
54 6/3/2019 27:00 92.5 A 30-130 N
55 6/3/2019 27:30 81.2 A 30-130 N
56 6/3/2019 28:00 76.7 A 30-130 N
57 6/3/2019 28:30 75.7 A 30-130 N
58 6/3/2019 29:00 77.8 A 30-130 N
59 6/3/2019 29:30 82.0 A 30-130 N
60 6/3/2019 30:00 83.7 A 30-130 N

A- Weighting for averaged, flat-response sound level readings

C- Weighting for human ear response simulation
O- Over
U- Under
N- Normal
 100
Noise Level Trend
95
Noise Value (dB)
90
Noise Level (dB)

85

80

75

70

Time (Min)

Calculation of L10

Garis l10 tu cari value dulu ar nnti adjust garis

10% of 1800s = 180s

180s = 03:00 min

L10 is at 3min = 84 dB
 Group Noise Class Frequency, f
70-74.9 2
75-79.9 25
80-84.9 24
85-89.9 7
90-94.9 2
95-99.9 0
Total 60

Table 1: The frequency according to Noise Class.

Noise Mean Frequency, Cumulative Percentage

Class Speed, f frequency Cumulative
v Frequency
(%)
70-74.9 72.45 2 2 3.33
75-79.9 77.45 25 27 45.00
80-84.9 82.45 24 51 85.00
85-89.9 87.45 7 58 96.67
90-94.9 92.45 2 60 98.33
95-99.9 97.45 0 60 100
Total 60 60

Table 2: The distribution table.

 Cumulative Frequency Graph
100

90

80

70
Cumulative Frequency(%)

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
L10dB
Noise (dB)

Graph 2: Cumulative Frequency Graph

DISCUSSION

We have chosen a place which is located at Uitm Shah Alam, Selangor (near dataran
cendikiawan) to conduct traffic noise study. The data of the traffic noise was taken during
daytime, from 12.40 pm. to 1.10 p.m. A maximum reading was taken for every 30 seconds.
The data shows that the range of noise level, in unit called decibels (dB) is from 70.0 dB to
100.0 dB. The maximum noise level during 30 minutes of our test is 92.5 dB.

From the data that have we recorded, we categorized the noise level value are in
normal because the recorded data is in 30 -130 dB range. Later, we plotted a graph from the
recorded data in order to get a noise level trend. To determine the traffic noise level at L10, we
made a cumulative frequency graph. L10 is refer to the noise level which is exceed by 10% of
the specified time. Based on the graph, the L10 value for the selected area is 82.5 dB. Any
noise that exceed from this value may disturbs or irritates our social well-being. But the actual
result shows, there are few noise level value that has been recorded exceed the acceptable
noise level. L10 is suitable to measure noise level in roadway.

We assumed that the location has medium traffic because during the test is conducted,
most people are still working and only a few people using the road. The traffic will increase at
4.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. as most of people returning home from their work and classes. Thus,
when the traffic start to gain, they might contribute more noise.

Basically, traffic noise consists the noise that came from vehicular engine and the noise
from the tires that made a contact with the pavement of the road. Nowadays, traffic noise
significantly contributes to the environment’s noise source. If the noise level is too high or
exceed the normal range, it can be classified as noise pollution and it will make an impact in
our society and environment.

As the data logging sound level meter is very sensitive to its surrounding, there might be
some error while conducting the test. The sound of voice by people that passing through
also got caught up by the tool thus will affect the readings, this will result an inaccurate
reading.