Noise Assessment Report Final

NOISE ASSESSMENT, NOVEMBER 2021
NOISE ASSESSMENT IN NEIGHBOURHOOD
Submitted by:
Mariette Rose George
Scholar no.-201109044
Bachelor of Planning
Department of Architecture and Planning
PLN- 2104
TECHNIQUES OF PLANNING-II
MAULANA AZAD NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY, BHOPAL
November, 2021
ASSIGNMENT
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ………………………………………….…………… 3
2. SITE PROFLE ………………………………………………….……….. 3
3. BUILDING TYPOLOGY ……………………………………....………. 4
4. OPEN SPACES ………………………………………………….……… 6
5. ROAD TYPOLOGY…………………………………………….………. 7
6. WEATHER CONDITIONS………………………………….………….. 8
7. NOISE SURVEY ………………………………………………………. 10
7.1 THEORY……………………………………………………………. 10
7.2 APPLICATION USED ……….…………………………………….. 11
7.3 PROCEDURE……………………………………………....……….. 11
7.4 RESULTS………………………………..………………………….. 13
7.4.1 MORNING ………………..…………………………………. 13
7.4.2 AFTERNOON ……….………………………………………. 14
7.4.3 EVENING ………………………...………………………….. 15
8. ACOUSTIC MODEL OF SITE …………………………………………17
9. NOISE SOURCE AND MAJOR ISSUES ……………..……………… 18
10. INFERENCES ……………………...…………………………………. 18
11. CONCLUSION ……………………………………………………….. 18
12. REFERENCES ………………………………………………...……… 19
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1. INTRODUCTION
With the improvement of living standards, urbanization, and industrialization, noise pollution has
become an environmental factor that is most frequently encountered by anyone, anytime, and
anywhere in everyday life. Unlike other environmental problems, noise pollution tends to
increase continuously, and the sufferings of the residents exposed to noise also increase
gradually. In particular, in a rapidly developing society, poor buildings’ quality, poor urban
planning, and traffic noises generate more exposed to noise pollution.
Neighbourhood noise may stem from various potential sources of noise (such as ventilation
systems; church bells; animals; neighbours; commercial, recreational and occupational activities;
or shooting/military). As the sources might be located in close proximity to where people live,
they could cause considerable annoyance even at low levels.
The main background factors of noise issues include overcrowding, developing urbanization,
sprawling development, building of apartments and houses with inadequate sound insulation,
increased use of electric equipment at home, increased number of recreation facilities, and lack
of communication among neighbours. In addition, the calmness of a residential area depends on
the noises outside the house
The noise assessment was conducted in the surrounding neighbourhood to analyse and identify
the noise sources and the amount of noise produced in a certain area at a given period of time.
Certain points from the site is chosen and then sound assessment is done along with analysis of
certain factors altering noise levels like building typology, building material, height of building,
vegetation, road typology, road layout and road width. Noise level refers to the level of sound.
A noise survey involves taking noise measurements throughout an entire area or a particular
section to identify noisy areas.
It is an analysis over the sound measurement over a neighbourhood to deeply study the noise
pattern over an area in accordance with the obstacles and distances from the noise source. This is
usually done with a sound level meter (SLM). The purpose of the survey is to gather a better
understanding about how and to what extent noise issues in the neighbourhood impact the well-
being and health of the residents and also the source and intensity of the sound produced.
2. SITE PROFILE
The noise assessment survey was conducted in the neighbourhood area of The Gardens located
in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The radius considered for the area of survey is
approximately 250,963 m2. The perimeter of the site is approximately 4.2 km. It is in the
outskirts of the mainland core city area. The approximate population the study area is 10,000.
There are around 129 low-rise apartment buildings and 2 mixed use units. The Gardens is a
relatively small neighborhood nestled between Jebel Ali Village, Sheikh Zayed Road and
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Discovery Gardens. The neighborhood lives up to its name and features properties amidst lush
green surroundings.
Jebel Ali is a low-key residential suburb with upscale fashion boutiques in Arabian-themed Ibn
Battuta Mall, plus grocery stores in The Pavilion – Discovery Gardens. Vegetarian and pizza
restaurants are found on the quiet streets. Sheikh Zayed Road and the metro offer easy access
into central Dubai.Green canopies, pebbled walkways and biking tracks around low-rise
buildings and townhouses make up the residential area of the neighborhood. The area is bound
by Sheikh Zayed Road, E11 that connects to key areas of the city. Jebel Ali is towards the
outskirts from mainland Dubai and closer to Abu Dhabi.
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MY HOME
3. BUILDING TYPOLOGY
There are 129 residential units and 2 mixed used buildings in the area considered. The
residential buildings are of G+2, G+3, mixed land use type in the area. The area is moderately
populated and the buildings are arranged in a random order. There is enough distance between
the buildings and it is covered with ample amount of trees, bushes and shrubs.
The building typology of the buildings are as follows-

S.NO. BUILDING NUMBER DESCRIPTION
1 THE GARDENS 1-16 G+2, 3 BHK APARTMENTS
2 THE GARDENS 17-29 G+3, 3 BHK APARTMENTS
3 THE GARDENS 30-55 G+ 2, 2BHK AND 3BHK APARTMENTS
4 THE GARDENS 56-70 G+3, 2BHK AND 3BHK APARTMENTS
5 THE GARDENS 71-85 G+2, 2BHK APARTMENTS
11 GARDENS APARTMENTS G+12, 2BHK APARTMENTS
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The predominant building material is concrete. All the buildings are of pucca type. There
G+2 residential units are of 12m high, the G+3 apartments are of 16m high and the mixed
use G+12 units are of 36m high.
SNO BUILDING NUMBER DESCRIPTION TYPE OF BUILDING BULDING
OF BUILDING BUILDING MATERIAL HEIGHT
1 THE GARDENS 1-16 G+2, 3 BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

APARTMENTS
2 THE GARDENS 17-29 G+3, 3 BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 16m

APARTMENTS
3 THE GARDENS 30-55 G+ 2, 2BHK AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

3BHK
APARTMENTS
4 THE GARDENS 56-70 G+3, 2BHK AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 16m
3BHK
APARTMENTS
5 THE GARDENS 71-85 G+2, 2BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

1BHK
APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS

1BHK
APARTMENTS

APARTMENTS
11 GARDENS G+12, 2BHK MIXED USE CONCRETE 36m

APARTMENTS APARTMENTS
RESIDENTIAL
+ COMMERCIAL
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4. OPEN SPACES
The surroundings are green and lush. The neighborhood has an open cricket ground, community
parks, football ground and plenty of green vegetation. Other than the given open spaces, the area
is also filled with a large amount of trees plants and shrubs. Green canopies, pebbled walkways
and biking tracks around low-rise buildings and townhouses make up the residential area of The
Gardens. The neighborhood has enough open spaces and greenery.
S.NO TYPE OF ROAD COLOR
1 FREEWAY
2 COLLECTOR ROAD
5. ROAD 3 LOCAL ROAD
TYPOLOGY 4 INNER ROADS

There are 4 types of road in the sit area. It consists of
the Freeway road, Collector Road, Local Road and the
Inner Roads. The Freeway road is known as the Sheikh Zayed Road or the E11 Road with a road
length of 558km and 50 m wide.
The area is bound by Sheikh Zayed Road, E11 that connects to key areas of the city. The road
forms the main artery in some emirates' main cities. It connect the neighborhood to the core city.
The Collector Road is known as the Ibn Battuta Street or the Gardens Boulevard Street with road
length of 5km and width 10m. Gardens Boulevard is next to Nakheel Interchange and is located
in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This street connects the neighbourhood to the other areas in
Jebel Ali also connects the Gardens ApartmentsThe local road, i.e. the Gardens Ring Road with
5.1km and 5m width.
The Gardens Ring Roads is the outer perimeter of the neighbourhood leading the main way
inside the neighbourhood. The inner roads mainly Rosa Street, Fuchsia Street, Lilac Street,
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Camelia Street, Gardenia Street, Lavender Street and Jasmine Street with width 4m and varying
lengths connect to the various areas inside the neighbourhood and to the different buildings.
All the roads are in good condition with pavements and the material used is asphalt. There are
trees, bushes and shrubs alongside most of the roads.
ROAD
MATERI WIDT
SNO ROAD LENG DESCRIPTION
AL H
TH
The area is bound by Sheikh Zayed Road, E11 that connects to
Free Way- Sheikh Zayed ASPHAL
1 558 KM 50M key areas of the city. The road forms the main artery in some
Road, E11 T
emirates' main cities. It connect the neighborhood to the core city.
Gardens Boulevard is next to Nakheel Interchange and is located
Collector Road- Ibn
ASPHAL in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This street connects the
2 Battuta Street also called 5 KM 10 M
T neighborhood to the other areas in Jebel Ali also connects the
Gardens Boulevard Street
Gardens Apartments.
Local Road- Gardens ASPHAL The Gardens Ring Roads is the outer perimeter of the
3 5.1 KM 5M
Ring Road T neighborhood leading the main way inside the neighborhood.
ASPHAL The inner roads within the neighborhood connect to the various
4 Inner Roads 7.9 KM 4M
T areas inside the neighborhood and to the different buildings.
ASPHAL
Rosa Street 1 KM 4M Rosa Street leads and connects buildings 1-16.
T
ASPHAL
Fuchsia Street 500 M 4M Fuchsia Street leads and connects buildings 23- 29.
T
ASPHAL
Lilac Street 750 M 4M Lilac Street Street leads and connects buildings 69-81.
T
ASPHAL
Gardenia Street 850 M 4M Gardenia Street leads and connects buildings 82-94.
T v
ASPHAL
Lavender Street 600 M 4M Lavender Street leads and connects buildings 39-61.
T
ASPHAL
Jasmine Street 1.5 KM 4M Jasmine Street leads and connects buildings 98-129.
T
ASPHAL
Camelia Street 300 M 4M Rosa Street leads and connects buildings 30-61.
T
6. WEATHER CONDITIONS
The climate of Dubai is warm and sunny due to its position near the line of the Tropic of
Cancer. During the winter season it has an average daytime temperature of 25 °C. Nighttime
temperatures near the coastline range between 12 °C to 15 °C. Near coastal areas humidity
averages between 50% and 60%. In the summer, the weather in Dubai is very hot and humid,
with temperatures exceeding 43 °C mainly in the months of July and August. The sea
temperature could also reach 37 °C, with humidity averaging over 90%. Rainfall in Dubai is
infrequent and does not last for a long period. It mostly rains during the winter period between
November and March in the form of short downpours and an occasional thunderstorm. On
average, rain falls only 25 days a year.
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February is the wettest month in Dubai with an average of 35 mm of rain. The hottest month is
August with the average high temperature exceeding 43 °C. January is the coolest month with
the highs of about 24 °C and lows of about 16 °C.
In October the average daytime temperature is 36 °C, with high heat and humidity. The average
sea temperature around Dubai Airport in October is 30 °C.
In November the average daytime temperature is 31 °C, with moderate heat and humidity. On
average only 3 mm of rainfall may occur in November. Average sea temperature in November is
28 °C.
The weather conditions for Wednesday, 27th October, 2021 was recorded. It was recorded at 3
times in the entire day. The temperature recorded in the morning is 26 degree Celsius at 8:11
AM. In the afternoon the temperature recorded was 32 degree Celsius at 12:47 PM and in the
evening it was recorded as 26 degree Celsius at 23:21 PM. These values were recorded through
the weather application on the android phone.
The humidity for the week is recorded as follows:-
HUMIDI
SNO DATE AND TIME TIME
TY
1 SATURDAY, OCT 23 6:00 AM 58%
2 SATURDAY, OCT 23 6:00 PM 59%
3 SUNDAY, OCT 24 6:00 AM 61%
4 SUNDAY, OCT 24 6:00 PM 63%
5 MONDAY, OCT 25 6:00 AM 70%
6 MONDAY, OCT 25 6:00 PM 70%
7 TUESDAY, OCT 26 6:OO AM 63%
8 TUESDAY, OCT 26 6:OO PM 43%
9 WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 6:00 AM 50%
10 WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 6:00 PM 61%
11 THURSDAY, OCT 28 6:00 AM 60%
12 THURSDAY, OCT 28 6:00 PM 56%
The wind speed and direction is recorded as follows:-

SNO DATE AND TIME TIME WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION
1 SATURDAY, OCT 23 6:00 AM 7 KM/H, SOUTH
2 SATURDAY, OCT 23 6:00 PM 11 KM/H, NORTH
3 SUNDAY, OCT 24 6:00 AM 8 KM/H, SOUTH
4 SUNDAY, OCT 24 6:00 PM 11 KM/H, WEST-NORTH WEST
5 MONDAY, OCT 25 6:00 AM 9 KM/H, SOUTH
6 MONDAY, OCT 25 6:00 PM 10 KM/H, WEST
7 TUESDAY, OCT 26 6:OO AM 8 KM/H, NORTH
8 TUESDAY, OCT 26 6:OO PM 11 KM/H, NORTH
9 WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 6:00 AM 6 KM/H, SOUTH
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10 WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 6:00 PM 13 KM/H, NORTH

11 THURSDAY, OCT 28 6:00 AM 9 KM/H, EAST
12 THURSDAY, OCT 28 6:00 PM 15kM/H, EAST-SOUTH EAST
7. NOISE SURVEY
7.1 THEORY
Since the neighborhood is in the city of Dubai, UAE, the noise benchmarks according
to the Dubai Municipality is as follows- For most of Dubai, permitted noise level
during the day is 40-50dbA (7am to 8pm), while at night, a level of 30-40 dbA is
acceptable (8pm to 7am).
As an example, noise around 50 decibels is equivalent to that of a car driving past or
the hum of a refrigerator. The sound of a quiet classroom or library would be around
40 decibels. However, in Downtown Dubai, noise levels are slightly higher during the
day and at night — at 45-55 dbA and 35-45 dbA respectively.
The neighborhood is somewhat in the outskirts of the mainland city (Downtown
Dubai), so the permitted level during the day is 40-50 dbA in the mornings and 30-40
dbA in the nights.
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7.2 APPLICATION
The noise meter by Jinasys was used to conduct the survey. The application was
used on an Android Phone. It showed average, Leq, min, max and peak dB. The
application was easy to use and displayed the near to correct values.
7.3 PROCEDURE
A survey of Noise Assessment, analysis of different dwelling unit and road typology
was conducted in the neighbourhood. The survey was conducted in 16 points in the area
of the neighbourhood to identify and set to take the survey for Nosie Assessment and
analyse the results with respect to the benchmarks provided and as per general analysis.
16 points of assessment are taken from the site. The points are selected in such a way
that we can make conclusions based on various factors determining the noise levels. The
selected point is visited and necessary assessments is done. Measurement of noise using
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Noise meter for an interval of 5 minutes is done using any of the noise applications.
This can be achieved through logging the assessment. Stop logging at the end of 5
minutes. Screenshots of the measurements are taken of the reading. The Building
analysis near the site can be primarily done by visual analysis and data including
typology and material can be determined. The height of the building is also determined.
The Road analysis is done by visual determination of data including layout and
typology. Typology can be compared with benchmarks for confirmation. Photographs of
the site including photographs of the roads and buildings are also taken.
All mentioned above steps was done in morning, afternoon and night hours. Tables,
maps, photographs and observations are recorded. The location point of the survey was
also analysed according to its surrounding as shown below in the table:
S.N TYPE OF SOURCE OF TYPE OF ROA BUILDING BUILDIN GREEN
O BUILDING NOISE ROAD D MATERIA G AREA TYPE
WIDT L HEIGHT
H
1 G+3, 3 BHK GARDENS COLLECTOR 8M CONCRETE 16 M TREES AND
APARTMEN BOULEVARD ROAD AND BUSHES ARE
TS STREET AND GARDEN RING SURROUNDE
SCHOOL ROAD D
TRAFFIC
2 G+2, 3 BHK NEXT TO THE GARDEN RING 7.6 M CONCRETE 12 M VERY FEW
APARTMEN ROUNDABOU ROAD BUSHES
TS T, HIGH
TRAFFIC
3 G+3, 3 BHK NEXT TO BUS GARDEN RING 7.6 M CONCRETE 16 M NO
AND 2BHK STATION, ROAD PARTCULAR
APARTMEN HIGH TRAFFIC GREEN
TS AND CROWD AREAS
4 G+2, 2 BHK TRAFFIC AND INNER ROADS 4M CONCRETE 12 M TREES AND
APARTMEN BIRDS TULIP STREET BUSHES ARE
TS SUROUNDED
5 G+3, 2 BHK TRAFFIC AND INNER ROADS 4M CONCRETE 16 M TREES AND
AND 1 BHK BIRDS LAVENDER BUSHES
APARTMEN STREET SURROUNDE
TS D
6 G+12, 2 BHK HIGH TRAFFIC COLLECTOR 8M CONCRETE 36 M NO
APARTMEN AND PUBLIC ROAD IBN PARTICULA
TS CROWDS BATTUTA R GREEN
ROAD AREAS
7 G+2, 1 BHK NEXT TO COLLECTOR 4M CONCRETE 12 M VERY FEW
APARTMEN METRO AND ROAD IBN BUSHES
TS HGH TRAFFIC BATTUTA
ROAD
8 G+3, 1BHK TRAFFIC AND INNER ROADS 8M CONCRETE 16 M SOME TREES
AND 2 BHK BIRDS JASMINE ARE
APARTMEN STREET SURROUNDE
TS D
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9 G+3, 2 BHK TRAFFIC AND GARDENS 4M CONCRETE 16 M GREEN

APARTMEN BIRDS BOULEVARD AREAS
TS STREET PRESENT
LOCAL ROAD
10 G+2, 1 BHK TRAFFIC AND INNER ROADS 4M CONCRETE 12M NEXT TO

AND 2 BHK BIRDS ALONG LILAC STREET THE
APARTMEN WITH PUBLIC COMMUNIT
TS CROWDS Y PARK
LOTS OF
GREENARY
11 G+3, 3 BHK TRAFFIC AND GARDENS 7.6 M CONCRETE 16 M SOME TREES
APARTMEN BIRDS BOULEVARD ARE
TS STREET SURROUNDE
LOCAL ROAD D
12 G+2, 1 BHK TRAFFIC AND INNER ROADS 4M CONCRETE 12 M GREEN
APARTMEN BIRDS GARDENIA AREAS
TS STREET PRESENT
13 G+3, 1 BHK HIGH TRAFFIC INNER ROADS 4M CONCRETE 16 M SOME TREES
APARTMEN AND PUBLIC FUSCHIA ARE
TS CROWDS STREET SURROUNDE
D
14 G+2, 3 BHK TRAFFIC AND GARDENS 8M CONCRETE 12 M NEXT TO
APARTMEN BIRDS BOULEVARD THE
TS STREET FOOTBALL
LOCAL ROAD GROUND
15 G+3, 2 BHK NEXT TO BUS COLLECTOR 8M CONCRETE 16 M GREEN
APARTMEN STATION, ROAD IBN AREAS
TS HIGH TRAFFIC BATTUTA PRESENT
AND CROWD ROAD
16 G+2, 1 BHK NEXT TO COLLECTOR 4M CONCRETE 12 M SOME TREES
APARTMEN MOSQUE, ROAD IBN ARE
TS HIGH TRAFFIC BATTUTA SURROUNDE
AND CROWD ROAD D
The survey was conducted 3 times on Wednesday, 27th October 2021. It was conducted in
the morning, afternoon and evening. The minimum, maximum, average, Leq and peak dB
was recorded. The morning survey was done between 8:00 AM to 9:40 AM, the
afternoon survey was done 12:47 PM to 2:11 PM and the evening survey was done
between 6:10 PM to 7:39 PM.
7.4 RESULTS
 MORNING
NO. EQUIPMENT APPLICATION DATE TIME TIME BENCH RESULT ANALYSIS DESCRIPTION
AND DAY LIMIT MARK (IN DB)
1 TRAFFIC DUE TO
WEDNES
ANDROID NOISE METER EARLY MORNING RUSH
DAY 8:00 5 MIN 55 70.2 VERY NOISY
PHONE BY JINASYS AND SCHOOL HOURS
27.10.2021
FROM 2 SCHOOLS
2 WEDNES TRAFFIC DUE TO
ANDROID NOISE METER
DAY 8:06 5 MIN 55 55.9 QUITE NOISY EARLY MORNING RUSH
PHONE BY JINASYS
27.10.2022 AND SCHOOL HOURS
3 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 8:12 5 MIN 55 51.6 MODERATELY
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DAY
PHONE BY JINASYS NOISY
27.10.2023
4 WEDNES
ANDROID NOISE METER MODERATELY
DAY 8:19 5 MIN 55 53.0
27.10.2024
5 WEDNES
ANDROID NOISE METER BIRDS AND LOCAL
DAY 8:26 5 MIN 50 55.0 QUITE NOISY
PHONE BY JINASYS CROWDS
27.10.2025
6 WEDNES
DAY 8:32 5 MIN 55 51.2
27.10.2026
7 WEDNES
ANDROID NOISE METER HIGH TRAFFIC AND
DAY 8:41 5 MIN 55 55.6 QUITE NOISY
PHONE BY JINASYS SOUNDS OF BIRDS
27.10.2027
8 WEDNES
DAY 8:47 5 MIN 50 49.1
27.10.2028
9 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 8:54 5 MIN 55 57.5 QUITE NOISY TRAFFIC FROM THE
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY LOCAL ROAD AND
27.10.2029 PUBLIC CROWD
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY NOISY
27.10.2030
27.10.2033
14 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 9:29 5 MIN 50 63.6 QUITE NOISY HIGH TRAFFIC, PUBLIC
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY CROWDS AND BUS
27.10.2034 STOP SOUNDS
27.10.2035
 Lowest Noise recorded is 48.1 in Point 15 at 9:34 AM
 Point 15, the traffic was comparatively less and the crowd was also less
 Highest Noise Recorded is 70.2 in Point 1 at 8:00 AM
 Recorded noise is quite high considering the benchmark.
 This is due to the morning rush hour and due to the traffic because of the two
schools in the area and the high traffic due to parents dropping the children.
 AFTERNOON
EQUIPMENT APPLICATION DATE AND TIME TIME BENCH RESULT ANALYSIS DESCRIPTION
NO. DAY LIMIT MARK (IN DB)
1 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNESD 12:47 5 MIN 55 44.3 QUITE CALM
PHONE BY JINASYS AY
27.10.2021
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2 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNESD 12:53 5 MIN 55 51.1 MODERATELY

PHONE BY JINASYS AY NOISY
27.10.2022
3 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNESD 12:58 5 MIN 55 69.4 QUITE NOISY TRAFFIC FROM THE
PHONE BY JINASYS AY LOCAL ROAD AND
4 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNESD 1:04 5 MIN 55 49.8 QUITE CALM
PHONE BY JINASYS AY
27.10.2024
5 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNESD 1:11 5 MIN 50 49.7 MODERTELY
27.10.2025
27.10.2026
27.10.2028
27.10.2029 PUBLIC CROWD,
BIRDS
PHONE BY JINASYS AY CALM
27.10.2030
27.10.2034
27.10.2035
27.10.2036
 Lowest Noise recorded is 43.6 in Point 6 at 1:16 PM
 Point 6, the area is covered with trees, vegetation and greenery. The sound is
absorbed.
 Highest Noise Recorded is 73.5 in Point 7 at 1:22 PM
 This is due to the traffic from the roads, bus station and the birds
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 EVENING:-
NO. EQUIPMENT APPLICATION DATE TIME TIME BENCH RESULT ANALYSIS DESCRIPTION
AND DAY LIMIT MARK (IN DB)
1 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 6:10 5 MIN 45 37.7 QUITE CALM
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY
27.10.2021
27.10.2022
3 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 6:22 5 MIN 45 62.2 QUITE NOISY NOISE FROM TRAFFIC
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY IN INNER ROADS
27.10.2023
27.10.2024
5 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 6:34 5 MIN 40 46.1 QUITE NOISY NOISE FROM HIGH
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY TRAFFIC FROM MAIN
27.10.2025 ROAD
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY CALM
27.10.2026
7 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNES 6:45 5 MIN 45 55.6 QUITE NOISY NOISE FROM METRO
PONE BY JINASYS DAY AND TRAFFIC
27.10.2027
27.10.2028
PHONE BY JINASYS DAY TRAFFIC AND PUBLIC
27.10.2029 CROWDS
27.10.2030
27.10.2031
27.10.2032
27.10.2033
27.10.2034
27.10.2035 CROWDS
27.10.2036 CROWDS
 Lowest Noise recorded is 34.9 in Point 14 at 7:20 PM

 Point 14, the traffic was comparatively less and the crowd was also less
 Highest Noise Recorded is 62.2 in Point 1 at 6:22 PM
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 This is due to the traffic from the collector road in the roundabout, public crowds
and the bus stop noises.
8. ACOUSTIC MODEL OF THE SITE

The Acoustic model is the visual depiction of level of noise using various colours according to
benchmark. The Acoustic model of the site is given below according to the observations along
with colour meter according to range and unit in decibel:
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9. NOISE SOURCE AND MAJOR ISSUES

The major noise source in the area is due the high traffic especially in the morning hours.
Overcrowding and public crowds are also another cause in many scenarios. The sound by birds
like crows, sparrows etc. especially in the evening hours are another cause for the exceeding of
sound beyond the prescribed benchmark.
10. INFERENCES
The prescribed benchmark is crossed during the early rush hour of people going to work and
during the evening. The main sources of noise at the points are due to the traffic, bus top, metro
station and the sounds from the locals. The two schools near the neighbourhood is the main
cause of traffic and noise related in the morning. The parents and students going to school in the
morning is one of the main cause for noise in the morning near points 1 and 2. The width of the
roads are within the given benchmark, however traffic jams and honking still prevails due to the
large number of vehicles stopping to drop children at school in the morning.
The area is calm at afternoon hours as no major landmarks or amenities exist in the site and there
is less noise sources. The only sounds can be from the birds in the neighbourhood and the sound
from the metro station at point 7 and the bus stop at point 3. In the night most of the noise is due
to the evening traffic and the locals. In point 15, the presence of the mosque is also another
source of noise. In points 6 and 9, frequent passing of vehicles is another cause of high noise
values.
Most of the noise is absorbed by concrete of which the roads and most of the houses are made.
Due the advantage of building material, this area is seemingly pleasant to live without noise
disturbances. Since the area is rich in vegetation and hence most of the sound is absorbed.
11. CONCLUSION
The selected survey area is comparatively calm and quite with enough spacing between the
buildings and greenery. In the morning rush hours, the noise analyzed crosses the benchmark
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prescribed. This is due to the two schools in the neighborhood. In the afternoon, except at some
places the area is within the benchmark noises. Similar is in the case of evening.
The main source of noise is the high traffic, public crowds, metro station, bus stop and the
sounds from birds. Since all the building units are made up of concrete, the sound is absorbed
readily. The neighborhood is very rich in green cover, vegetation and plants. Hence the sound is
again absorbed. The area is pleasant and suitable to live in with most sounds under the noise
benchmark.
The sound assessment performed on the site has pointed towards various issues existing in the
site which is adhering reason for noise increment on site. The analysis is helpful, as solving these
issues can contribute to gradual decrease in noise level. The noise ca be controlled by controlling
the traffic at the peak hours in a proper manner.
12. REFERENCES
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/72584
https://www.utm.edu/staff/cerkal/report.html
https://famproperties.com/jebel-ali-dubai/the-gardens/location-map
https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/united-arab-emirates/dubai/historic
https://2gis.ae/dubai/geo/70030076137230850/55.144003%2C25.05473?
m=55.128557%2C25.043806%2F1
https://www.nakheel.com/nakheel-residential-leasing-the-gardens.html
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NOISE ASSESSMENT, NOVEMBER 2021

NOISE ASSESSMENT IN NEIGHBOURHOOD

The building typology of the buildings are as follows-

1 THE GARDENS 1-16 G+2, 3 BHK APARTMENTS

2 THE GARDENS 17-29 G+3, 3 BHK APARTMENTS

3 THE GARDENS 30-55 G+ 2, 2BHK AND 3BHK APARTMENTS

4 THE GARDENS 56-70 G+3, 2BHK AND 3BHK APARTMENTS

5 THE GARDENS 71-85 G+2, 2BHK APARTMENTS

6 THE GARDENS 86-100 G+3, 2BHK APARTMENTS

7 THE GARDENS 101-115 G+2, 2BHK AND 1BHK APARTMENTS

8 THE GARDENS 116-119 G+3, 1BHK APARTMENTS

9 THE GARDENS 120-124 G+3, 2BHK AND 1BHK APARTMENTS

10 THE GARDENS 125-129 G+2, 1BHK APARTMENTS

11 GARDENS APARTMENTS G+12, 2BHK APARTMENTS

1 THE GARDENS 1-16 G+2, 3 BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

2 THE GARDENS 17-29 G+3, 3 BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 16m

3 THE GARDENS 30-55 G+ 2, 2BHK AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

5 THE GARDENS 71-85 G+2, 2BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

6 THE GARDENS 86-100 G+3, 2BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 16m

7 THE GARDENS 101-115 G+2, 2BHK AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

8 THE GARDENS 116-119 G+3, 1BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 16m

9 THE GARDENS 120-124 G+3, 2BHK AND RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 16m

10 THE GARDENS 125-129 G+2, 1BHK RESIDENTIAL CONCRETE 12m

11 GARDENS G+12, 2BHK MIXED USE CONCRETE 36m

S.NO TYPE OF ROAD COLOR

5. ROAD 3 LOCAL ROAD

TYPOLOGY 4 INNER ROADS

The wind speed and direction is recorded as follows:-

10 WEDNESDAY, OCT 27 6:00 PM 13 KM/H, NORTH

9 G+3, 2 BHK TRAFFIC AND GARDENS 4M CONCRETE 16 M GREEN

10 G+2, 1 BHK TRAFFIC AND INNER ROADS 4M CONCRETE 12M NEXT TO

2 ANDROID NOISE METER WEDNESD 12:53 5 MIN 55 51.1 MODERATELY

 Lowest Noise recorded is 34.9 in Point 14 at 7:20 PM

8. ACOUSTIC MODEL OF THE SITE

9. NOISE SOURCE AND MAJOR ISSUES

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