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Author Australia. National Road Transport Commission.

Title A review of the noise related Australian design rules and engine brake noise : discussion paper for comment / prepared by W. Harry Close, Apelbaum Consulting Group P/L
Published [Melbourne] : National Road Transport Commission, 2001

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Description ix, 158 pages ; 30 cm
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Comparison of Australian and overseas vehicle noise standards, practices and policies -- 3. The impact of road transport noise on the community -- 4. Conclusions, issues, options and initiatives -- 5. Stakeholders issues and initiatives -- Appendices: App. 1. Vehicle noise and consensus standards : an historical perspective -- App. 2. Consultations -- Abbreviations
Summary This report compares vehicle noise standards in Australia with those of USA, Europe and Japan. It examines differences in testing protocols, data handling and in-service regulation of noise standards. It also exxamines engine brake noise test data from around the world and proposes a range of options and intiatives for improving new vehicle and in-service noise levels
Analysis Motor vehicle engines
Road traffic
Noise
Australian standards
Statistics
Notes "April 2001" -- T.p
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-156)
Notes Also available via World Wide Web
Subject Automobiles -- Australia -- Brakes.
Automobiles -- Australia -- Noise -- Standards.
Automobiles -- Australia -- Design and construction.
Automobiles -- Australia -- Testing.
Noise pollution -- Australia.
Automobiles -- Brakes.
Automobiles -- Noise.
Author Close. W. Harry
Australia. National Road Transport Commission.
Apelbaum Consulting Group.
ISBN 0642544816