{"id":60664,"date":"2025-07-22T07:15:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T21:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=60664"},"modified":"2025-07-22T07:15:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T21:15:21","slug":"rubber-in-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tomgrimshaw.com\/tomsblog\/?p=60664","title":{"rendered":"Rubber In Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Rubber<\/p>\n

Old tires as noise reducers? Researchers in Slovakia have found that recycled rubber in roads and sound barriers not only helps the environment \u2014 it also cuts traffic noise significantly.<\/p>\n

In real-world tests, two road sections were compared: one built with conventional asphalt and the other with 1.2% crumb rubber from used tires. The rubber-infused road was noticeably quieter across all vehicle types, from cars to heavy trucks.<\/p>\n

Using the \u201cStatistical Pass-By\u201d method, researchers measured noise under real traffic conditions and found consistent reductions in sound levels.<\/p>\n

This solution not only creates a quieter driving experience, but also offers a smart, sustainable way to reuse tire waste \u2014 especially valuable in urban areas where traffic noise impacts quality of life.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Old tires as noise reducers? Researchers in Slovakia have found that recycled rubber in roads and sound barriers not only helps the environment \u2014 it also cuts traffic noise significantly. In real-world tests, two road sections were compared: one built with conventional asphalt and the other with 1.2% crumb rubber from used tires. The rubber-infused … <\/p>\n

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