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S Fidell, R Horonjeff, T Schultz

    The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America
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    Chronic exposure to blast noise and vibration near mining sites causes annoyance. Outdoor ground vibration metrics can predict the prevalence of high annoyance levels in residential areas.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Science
    • Acoustics
    • Occupational Health

    Background:

    • Surface mining and quarrying operations generate significant blast noise and vibration.
    • Chronic exposure to environmental stressors like noise and vibration can impact residential well-being.
    • Understanding the relationship between vibration exposure and human annoyance is crucial for community relations and health assessments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess human annoyance resulting from chronic exposure to blast noise and vibration.
    • To identify reliable metrics for predicting annoyance in residential areas near mining operations.
    • To establish a correlation between specific vibration exposure levels and the prevalence of high annoyance.

    Main Methods:

    • Field study conducted in residential areas adjacent to two surface mines and one quarry.

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  • Assessment of annoyance levels through surveys or standardized questionnaires.
  • Measurement and analysis of outdoor ground vibration, focusing on long-term exposure distributions and high centiles.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant correlation was found between chronic exposure to blast noise/vibration and reported annoyance.
    • Outdoor ground vibration metrics, specifically those related to high centiles of long-term exposure, proved effective in prediction.
    • The study identified a usable metric for predicting the prevalence of high annoyance based on vibration data.

    Conclusions:

    • Outdoor ground vibration is a key factor influencing annoyance in communities near mining sites.
    • Predictive models based on high centile vibration levels can effectively estimate the prevalence of high annoyance.
    • This research provides a valuable tool for environmental impact assessments and mitigation strategies related to mining-induced vibrations.