Assessment and analysis of noise pollution in Biskra public gardens (Algeria)

Bouzir, Tallal Abdel Karim; Zemmouri, Noureddine; Berkouk, Djihed

doi:10.1063/1.5039256

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“…Understanding these dynamics is crucial for devising an effective noise mitigation strategy. Similar results were found in the city of Oran (Hamou et al, 2014) as well as the city of Biskra (Berkouk et al, 2020) (Bouzir et al, 2017), and in Guelma , where high noise levels provoked annoyance and feeling of stress and anger for the residents. Also, they exceeded the thresholds set by national acoustic regulations at 70 dB, international standards, and the WHO organization at 55 dB for outdoor noise in the vicinity of residential areas.…”

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confidence: 79%

Road Traffic Noise Mapping Based on Field Measurements in Location That Do Not Have a Standardized Model in Algeria

Boulemaredj,

Amel

2023

JOAE

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The present study addresses the issue of noise pollution in Algeria due to road traffic and the possible preventive means and solutions for its reduction to maintain an adequate sound environment in urban areas, especially next to residential ones. The main objective of this study is to establish an initial noise map for the Champs de Manoeuvre residential estate in Guelma, a medium-sized city in Algeria, by adopting a research methodology that involves applying a quantitative investigation by carrying out field measurements during the winter and the summer season, three times for one week, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, using a sound level metre to measure and calculate the weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level LAeq for 10min, the statistical level L10, the maximum sound level Lmax, the Traffic noise index TNITNI and the Noise pollution level NPL. The results obtained from the measurement campaign showed the extent of the noise levels produced by road traffic in the vicinity of the residential buildings in the studied area, emitted mainly from passing vehicles, acceleration and the irrational usage of horns, which led to an LAeq level of 74 dB at the source, thus, exceeding the 70 and 55 dB thresholds set in both of the Algerian noise regulation and the World Health Organization noise guidelines. Subsequently, the noise mapping technique can help visualize the spatiotemporal distribution of noise, identify its primary sources and black spots in urban areas, and draw up direct action plans for fighting against this issue.

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Section: Noise Measurement Results Of Junesupporting

confidence: 79%

Road Traffic Noise Mapping Based on Field Measurements in Location That Do Not Have a Standardized Model in Algeria

Boulemaredj,

Amel

2023

JOAE

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“…The constructive system of these residences is a "post-beam» structure, of a height of 2.9 m for each floor. In addition, five cities were also considered with two different climates (desert and Mediterranean climate) to study the effect of climate on the indoor comfort level of this type of housing, and to verify the thermal performance of the components of the envelope of the promotional apartments in the hot and dry climate as those in the city of Biskra [20], where the cities of Ghardaïa and Ouargla were chosen for the Algerian desert climate, Algiers and Oran for the In this study, some shading device scenarios used in the study of Ali Ahmed [17,21], and Berkouk et al [22,23] were combined to verify and confirm the results of these previous studies. The different scenarios of combined shading devices (vertical and horizontal) were; an apartment with no shading device (0 cm), with a device of (12 cm), and of (25 cm), and an apartment with a shading device of (50 cm) size.…”

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Studying the influence of shading devices on indoor thermal comfort in desert and Mediterranean climates

Berkouk

Bouzir

Mazouz

et al. 2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Thermal comfort is regarded as the most important issue in residential buildings. To verify the thermal performance of the envelope components used for the promotional apartments in Algeria, whether they are adapted to the hot and dry southern climate, or the Mediterranean climate, and to understand the effect of fixed and combined horizontal and vertical shading devices of different dimensions (12 cm, 25 cm, and 50 cm) on the indoor thermal comfort of these apartments, two main climatic zones have been considered in this study, the first is a desert climate of (Biskra, Ghardaïa, and Ouargla), while the second is a Mediterranean climate of (Algiers, Oran, Bari, and Naples). The methodology of this research was based on a comparative approach to the outcomes of a stay in an apartment in Biskra, which was looked at as a model for other desert and Mediterranean cities, based on the operative temperature data of different scenarios obtained through several simulations, which conducted by the use TrnSys software. The findings suggest that the double-walled hollow brick envelope causes a very severe indoor thermal environment (To<29) in dwellings located in desert regions such as Biskra, Ghardaïa, and Ouargla. In addition, the findings also suggest that shading devices are more effective for apartments located in the Mediterranean region (Algiers, Oran, Bari, Naples) than those located in the desert region. In the desert region, the use of mechanical cooling devices in the summer period is considered the most adequate solution to ensure the occupants’ thermal comfort. To identify the most optimal shading device models, future research based on the parametric simulation of kinetic shading devices is needed.

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“…In an Algerian city of Biskra, a study on noise pollution was done for 47 places on weekdays and weekends. It was noted that more than 70.20% of the results obtained on weekdays and 55.30% of those on weekends showed noise intensity levels exceeding the level 70 dB(A) permissible by Algerian law and recommendations of WHO (Bouzir et al, 2017). In another study, eight out of ten locations in the industrial, commercial, residential, and silent zones of Lucknow city had Leq values that varied widely and were above the CPCB limit (Bhushan & Shukla, 2018).…”

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confidence: 98%

“…The harmful or annoying level of noise causes noise pollution. It is considered as the third most hazardous type of pollution to the environment and human health (Bouzir et al, 2017). According to Robert Lacey, a British historian, "of all the varieties of modern pollution, noise is the most insidious".…”

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A Comprehensive Review of Noise Measurement, Standards, Assessment, Geospatial Mapping and Public Health

SAHLATHASNEEM

DESWAL²

2023

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Noise pollution is an emerging issue in cities around the world. Noise is a pernicious pollutant in urban landscapes mainly due to the increasing number of city inhabitants, road and aviation traffic, industrial and construction activities, and appliances or machinery used in daily life. The objective of this paper is to present a comprehensive review of noise measurement, guidelines/standards, and parameters used in noise monitoring; noise assessment associated with the area characteristics and the violations of guidelines/standards; noise geospatial mapping in urban planning; and physiological and psychological effects of noise exposure on public health. The review results revealed that standard methodology was lacking in many of the reviewed studies for noise measurement in various land-use patterns, especially the duration of noise monitoring; noise levels exceeded the prescribed noise standards in almost every noise assessment study across the globe irrespective of land-use or designated zone, and are exhibiting rising trends particularly due to traffic-induced noise; the majority of the urban population has been exposed to the noisy environment and affected with significant physiological and psychological health impacts; noise geospatial mapping has demonstrated high potential in noise abatement and management; and marked drop in noise levels in an urban environment during COVID-19 lockdown period. Based on the review results, the present study has suggested some future research perspectives of noise abatement and management that include a focus on – methodical noise assessment with prescribed guidelines of noise measurement and standards; geospatial noise mapping of urban areas, and real-time information system; universal database management software (DBMS) such as SQL and Improvado to compile data in single storage that will allow multiple users to access data despite different geographical locations; awareness programs using multi-media approaches in urban areas; and strict implementation of noise laws and regulations, that leads to the development of advanced technologies, integrated strategies, and sustainable environmental planning to mitigate the menace of noise pollution.

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Assessment and analysis of noise pollution in Biskra public gardens (Algeria)

Cited by 13 publications

References 11 publications

Road Traffic Noise Mapping Based on Field Measurements in Location That Do Not Have a Standardized Model in Algeria

Road Traffic Noise Mapping Based on Field Measurements in Location That Do Not Have a Standardized Model in Algeria

Studying the influence of shading devices on indoor thermal comfort in desert and Mediterranean climates

A Comprehensive Review of Noise Measurement, Standards, Assessment, Geospatial Mapping and Public Health

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