Abstract:The construction of large infrastructures in dense urban areas comes along with a number of environmental challenges. Roads, railways, subways, and large building constructions necessarily have a significant impact on residents as well as surrounding buildings. This is especially true when it comes to consider large projects duration, which generally counts in months and even years. In this context, noise and vibration induced by the construction activities are major sources of annoyance to the community and m… Show more
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