Jess, Dominic

Diploma Thesis:
1946

Topic:
Noise emission on construction sites - potential analysis of temporary noise protection measures

Editor:
Dominic Jess

University Professor Responsible:
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing. Jens Otto

Supervisor:
University Supervisor: Dipl.-Ing. Veit Klopfer

Editing Period:
20.04.2023 until 24.08.2023

Abstract:
This thesis uses a potential analysis to determine the extent to which temporary noise protection measures can help to sustainably and effectively reduce the environmental impact of construction noise on its immediate surroundings. The focus here is on noise exposure at the workplace of employees in the construction industry and the various types of personal hearing protectors. As part of this potential analysis, noise exposure measurements were carried out as part of the current research project. The construction methods analysed are solid drilling, slotting, chiselling, core drilling, cutting and grinding. By evaluating and analysing the results, it can be demonstrated that the legally regulated noise exposure limits are exceeded and that noise protection measures are therefore required. Individual hearing protectors have the greatest potential to minimise noise exposure. However, other types of personal hearing protectors also have the potential to protect employees in the construction industry from the health hazards caused by construction noise.