PROTECTION AGAINST TRAFFIC NOISE
This article discusses the problem of traffic noise near roads and one of the causes of its occurrence. The existing methods of protection against traffic noise, such as planting green spaces along the roadway, the organization of earthworks and installation of noise screens (noise-reflecting and noise-absorbing) are considered. The most popular types of designs of noise screens (concrete, wood, metal, transparent plastic) are investigated in order to identify the most effective in terms of acoustic characteristics, impact resistance and other criteria.