Progress PDF
Progress PDF
Progress PDF
PROJECT ASSIGNMENT
BCM553: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING II
CASE STUDY:
NOISE PRODUCED BY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES IN ACADEMIC AREA
CONTENTS PAGE NO
Acknowledgements i
Abstract ii
REFERENCES x
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Alhamdullilah and praise to Allah, with His bless and love we successfully finished the task
for BCM553, Environmental Science and Engineering II. This task had been done with all
effort from each of a group member even though there was a little problem occurred while
completing this task especially during this though situation. These acknowledgements are
specially remarked to give a big appreciation to all parties who had involved directly or
indirectly in guiding us for completing the task.
To begin with, this project is an effort of many people. First of all, we would like to give a
million of appreciation and thanks to our dearest guider for BCM553, Prof Madya Zarina
Yasmin Hanur as one of the lecturer who had never give up in guiding and lecture us along
struggling preparing this task from early to the end. Our deepest appreciation also would like
to be extended to you that have taught us a lot of goodness and lessons to us and keep patient
in guiding us although in this though situation. Dear lecturer, we would always admire your
love and super effort that you had contributed.
Additionally, we also want to expressed our thanks to our beloved parents who give so much
support either morals and financial funds to ensure our productivity result of works. May Allah
bless them with thousands of happiness.
Finally, biggest thanks to our fellow friends and all the parties involved for their helpful insight
and cooperation during completing this task. Apology would also be express for any mistakes
and shortcoming in carrying out this task. We value all the kindness that has been contributed
along the journey. May Allah repay your kindness with a lot of happiness and sustenance in
life.
ABSTRACT
Sound pollution can be related with noise pollution. Noise pollution is an environmental noise
that create unwanted sound to other occupants. Usually, unwanted sound’s volume can be loud
and unpleasant to hear. Even though the sound cannot be seen, it still can be heard whether it
is far or near and the sound is disturbing for people who live nearby. Noise pollution is
generated from heavy industries like construction industry that produce sounds from heavy
machinery and also can be heard from the highway and transportation like train, air plane and
traffic. World Health Organization (WHO) state noise pollution is 65 decibels and above and
can be harmful at 75 decibels. It is dangerous and will create more negative effect compared to
positive effect. For an example, give effect on living things like human, animals and plants.
CHAPTER 1.0
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
Noise generally is a sound which is unwanted and disrupts one’s quality of life. It is
also considered to be undesirable sound that comes from an external source. Normal sound will
become undesirable when it disturbs the normal activity of human being such as sleeping,
working, and also during conversation.
Construction sites have very high levels of noise, and they are usually temporary cases where
they occur at specific times and places depending on the type and level of construction. This
work can also be done indoors, outdoors or in any building.
The activities and job functions at a construction site are constantly changing as the job
progresses. Thus, construction is one of the external sources of noise pollution. Construction
noise is a noise that comes from a various activity at a construction site which comprises of
demolition work, new building construction, renovation work and also building renewal work.
Another contributor of noise from the construction industry is from vehicle, equipment and the
construction process itself. Construction operation also has different machineries and
equipment and each of these machineries and equipment produces a different noise level. The
noise may come from pneumatic equipment, breakers, hacking tools, drills, air compressor,
loaders, truck, tower crane and etc.
The construction industry is main contributor of pollution. It also contributes a lot of noise
annually. Despite constructing a building give a lot of pollution to the ground, water and air,
construction site also produces a very noisy environment to the surrounding and the noise is
caused from the various construction processes taking place within the construction site.
1.2 General Review
STILL IN PROGRESS
1.3 Aim and Objectives
Aim:
• The aim is to determine the noise pollution and to investigate possible solutions to
reduce this pollution