Designing and Monitoring a One-of-a-Kind Vibration-Mitigation Track Section on Seattle’s Sound Transit.
by Jeff Tuzik Noise and vibration mitigation have been driving forces in the design and maintenance of Seattle’s Sound Transit light rail system. Controlling wheel/rail-generated noise experienced by riders and tenants living and working near the track is one challenge; transit agencies around the world must contend with it. Mitigating …