急求关于交通噪声的外文文章

Excessive traffic noise is one of the most common complaints among American residents. Millions of people are affected by constant traffic noise in their own home. In fact, traffic noise impacts more people than any other environmental noise source. Traffic noise can affect the ability to work, learn, rest, relax, sleep, etc. Excessive noise can lead to mental and physical health problems. If your home is near a major road or you are experiencing problems with traffic noise, you may be able to limit the impact on yourself and your family.

There are basically four options for controlling traffic noise: constructing (or increasing the height of) a barrier wall, increasing the isolation quality of the home, masking the noise, or controlling the noise directly at the source.

Barrier Walls
Constructing or increasing the height of a barrier wall could result in a noticeable decrease in traffic noise. However, certain guidelines must be met in order for the wall