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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MANILA

'5 DEC 2011]

DEPARTMENTORDER ) SUBJECT DPWH Standard Specification for

) Item 615 - NOISE BARRIER

No.
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Series of 201(8rt-fl.t7

In order to ensure uniformity in the application/ adoption of the Pay Items of Work to be
used/ adopted by those who are involved in the preparation of the Design Plans and
Quantities, Program of Works (POW) and Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) for
Infrastructure Projects Nationwide, and to provide Specification to the above-mentioned
subject/ the attached DPWH Standard Specification for Item 615 - Noise Barrier is
hereby prescribed, for the guidance and compliance of all concerned.

This Standard Specification forms part of the DPWH Standard Specifications for Highways,
Bridges and Airports, Volume II and is now included in the Project and Contract Management
Application (PCMA).

This Order shall take effect immediately .

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MARK A. VILLAR
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Secretary

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Departrrent of Public Works and Highways
Office of the Secretary

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DPWH Standard Specification for Item 615 - NOISE BARRIER

615.1 Description

This Specification covers the minimum material, mechanical and noise reduction performance
requirements of noise barrier. This Item shall be used in conjunction with steel support posts
to provide noise abatement on both sidewalls of all bridges and on part of the approach
structures, along highway/f1yover, and in other applications requiring long term outdoor
durability, vandal resistance and ease of construction.

615.1.1 Design

The Contractor shall provide design calculation (as per latest AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
Specifications), shop drawings, erection methodology, and detailed erection plan for approval
by the Engineer. The design requirements shall be in accordance with these Specifications
and/or as indicated in the Plans.

The Contractor shall determine the final location plan, grades and elevation for ground/viaduct
mounted noise barrier wall and anchor bolts (furnish plans and elevations to develop the
foundation/installation drawings, including a complete elevation view of each wall section
including top and bottom elevations, project final ground/viaduct elevations established in the
field) for the duration of the project and no adjustment shall be made after shop drawing has
already been approved.

The base plate, post, anchor bolts inside side wall and noise barrier are to be designed
following the wind load (2.4 kN/m2) of AASHTO LRFD Artic!E} 3.8.1 same as bridge main
structures. The structural design detail of post and base plate shall be indicated on the Plans
for the minimum requirements referring to Item 403 - Metal Structures and
Item 409 - Welded Structural Steel.

615.1.2 Design Considerations

Placement of noise barrier walls on bridges and retaining walls should be avoided if possible.
These structures may cause increase in risk to traffic below during seismic events or in case
of vehicular impact. However, if necessary to place a noise barrier wall on a bridge or a
retaining wall, the following guidelines shall be considered as minimum requirements for
design and detailing of these walls:

1. The total height of noise barrier walls on bridges, from top of slab to top of noise barrier
wall, shall be limited to 245 cm.

2. The total height of noise barrier walls on retaining walls, from top of roadway to top of
noise barrier wall, shall be limited to 425 cm.

3. Noise barrier wall thickness shall be 17.5 cm minimum

4. Two layers of reinforcing bars shall be specified in the cross section, with 3.8 cm cover,
minimum, over both faces as shown in the attached detail.

5. The vehicular collision force shall be based on the LRFD Table A13.2-1 for design forces
for traffic railing. The transverse force shall be applied horizontally at 1.0 m height above
deck.
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Seismic Dead Load =

Axf x D
Where:
A = Acceleration on coefficient from the Geotechnical Report
D = Dead load of the wall
f = Dead load coefficient see Table below
Dead Load Coefficient f
Dead load coefficient, exce t on brid es - monolithic connection 1.0
Dead load coefficient, on bridges - monolithic connection 2.5
Dead load coefficient for connection of recast wall to brid e barrier 8.0
Dead load coefficient, for connection of precast walls to retaining wall or 5.0
moment slab barriers

7. Joints for noise barrier wall placed on bridges and retaining walls shall be plumb.

8. AASHTO LRFD Bridge design specifications shall be used for the structural design of noise
barrier walls.

Noise barrier walls on bridges and retaining walls shall be considered special design and shall be
designed on a case-to-case basis.

The design requirements for precast wall panel connections to bridge and retaining wall barriers
shall be different for cast-in-place construction. Changing the noise barrier wall type from cast-
in-place to precast requires approval of the Bridge Design Engineer.

If base plate of barrier shall be attached to traffic railing/ parapet, the Contractor shall provide
structural calculations for railing/parapet due to loads induced by the addition of noise barrier to
be approved by the Engineer .. .r

615.2 Materials Requirements

All materials delivered to the construction site should be visually inspected for proper dimensions,
cracks, voids, surface defects, inconsistency in color and texture, and any other damage or
imperfections.

615.2.1 Noise Absorption Panels

Table 615.2.1.1 Materials for Noise Barrier Fix Type

Name Size Rty Unit Weight Weight Material (Qty.jm3) Cover

(kq/m) (kq.)
1. Acoustic Panel 1960x95x500 4 - - - -
2. Acoustic Panel Fix W5x16 8 - - =1.6mm, L=311mm -
Plate Bended Sprinq Plate
3. Post W5x16 1 23.60 49.84 A 36
4. Top Plate PL-6x185x190 1 47.10 1.66 A 36
5. Top Plate Fix Plate L-30x30x5x190 2 2.16 0.82 A 36
Hot Dip
6. Base Plate PL-23x240x360 1 219.80 18.99 A 36
Galvanized
7. RB Plate 1 PL-12x65x230 2 94.20 2.82 A 36
Coating
8. RB Plate 2 PL-12x65x95.5 4 94.20 2.34 A36
9. Acoustic Panel PL-6x40x50 2 47.10 0.19 A36
Fixinq Plate
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Name Size Qty Unit Weight Weight Material (Qty./m3) Cover

(kq/m) (kg.)
10. Bolt Unloosen Nut M8x25 4 - - SUS304 -
& Washer
11. Fall Prevention j2j6.3x8281 mm 1 - - Wire Rope Covered with
Wire Nylon
12. Under Cover Plate 1.6x270x160x1990 1 - - A 36 Hot Dip
13. Anchor Plate 022x650 2 - - ASTM A 490 Galvanized
Coating

Table 615.2.1.2 Materials for Noise Barrier Joint Type

Name Size Qty. Unit Weight Weight Material (Qty./m3) Cover
(kq/m) (kq.)
1.Acoustic Panel 1960x95x500 4 - - - -
2.Acoustic Panel Fix For W5x16 8 - - =1.6mm, L=311mm -
Plate Bended Sorinq Plate
3. Post W5x16 1 23.60 49.84 A36
4.Too Plate PL-6x185x190 1 47.10 1.66 A36
Hot Dip
5.Top Plate Fix Plate L-30x30x5x190 2 2.16 0.82 A 36
Galvanized
6.Base Plate PL-23x240x360 1 219.80 18.99 A 36
Coating
7.RB Plate 1 PL-12x65x230 2 94.20 2.82 A 36
8.RB Plate 2 PL-12x65x95.5 4 94.20 2.34 A 36
9. Acoustic Panel PL-6x40x50 2 47.10 0.19 A 36
Fixinq Plate
10. Bolt Unloosen Nut M8x25 4 - - Stainless Steel Plate -
& Washer
11. Fall Prevention 06.3x8281 mm 1 - - r Wire Rope Covered with
Wire Nylon
12. Under Cover Plate 1.6x270x160x199 1 - - A 36 Hot Dip
13. Anchor Bolt 022x650 2 - - ASTM A490 Galvanized
Coating
14. Joint Plate PL-125*2180,
SM400, 4pcs
HDZ-55

615.2.2 Inspection Window

Inspection window shall be placed at every streetlight pole for maintenance and are provided
with the material component as shown on the Plans.

Table 615.2.1.3 Inspection Window (1960x95x1000)

NO. KINDS MATERIALS
1. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot-Dip Zinc Coated Steel Plate 3.2t
2. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
3. PL Hiah Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 2.3t
4. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
5. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
6. PL Hiah Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 2.3t
7. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
8. PL Hiah Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 2.3t
9. Eye Shaped Rinq For M8 SS400
10. . PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot-Dip Zinc Coated Steel Plate 3.2t
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NO. KINDS MATERIALS

11. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot-Dip Zinc Coated Steel Plate 3.2t
12-1
PL 55400 HDZ35: 6t
12-2
13. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
14. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
15. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
16. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
17. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
18. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
19. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
20. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
21. Front Panel Aluminum Alloy Sheet - A5052P, LOt Louver Finish
22. Sound Absorbing Polyester Fiber
Material
23. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
24. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
25. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
26. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
27. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
28. PL High Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
29. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
30. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
31. Front Panel Aluminum Alloy Sheet - A5052P, LOt, Louver Finish
32. Sound Absorbing Polyester Fiber
Material I-

33. PL Hiqh Corrosion Resistant Hot Zinc Coated Steel Plate 1.6t
34. B.N.W M12 x 30 : SUS304
35. Grip SUS304
Axle M12 x 32.5 : SUS304
Pulley SUS316
36.
Washer t= 1.0 Teflon Resin ®
M12 Nut SUS304
37. Latch Lock ZINC ALLOY
38. Chloroprene Rubber t= 2.0 x Ox30
39. Rivet SUS305
40. PL 55400 HDZ35: 9t
41. B.N.W M8 x 25 : SUS304
42-1
PL 55400 HDZ35:6t
42-2
43. Wire Rope <:p6.3x1678 NYLON COATED
44. Nut Washer Ml0: 55400
45. B.UN.W M8x15 : SUS304
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615.2.3 Sound Absorption Panels

Sound absorption panels' minimum requirement shall be indicated on the Plans or in

accordance with Table 615.2.1.4 below:

Table 615.2.1.4 Minimum Requirements for the Sound Absorption Panels

Component of Noise Panel Minimum Performance Required
1. Front Panel Material Aluminum Alloy (Louver Finish)
2. Back Panel Material High Corrosion Resistant Hot-dip Zinc Coated (1.6 mm)
3. Sound Absorbing Material Polyester Fiber
4. Sound Absorption Ratio* More than 100% (400 Hz); more than 90% (1000 Hz)
5. Strength for Wind Load More than 2.4 kN/m2
6. Fall Prevention Wire Should be included
* Method for measurement of sound absorption coefficient in a reverberation should conform to the
acceptable standard indicated in the Plans or as approved by the Engineer.

615.3 Construction Requirements

Prior to construction, shop drawings shall be submitted by the Contractor including fabrication
details, handling/transportation, and construction procedures for all wall elements including
connections for approval by the Engineer.

Extra efforts should be made during construction stages as well as in the design stage to avoid
holes, slits or gaps, either with the adjoining panels, along the bottom edge or gaps for road
traffic signs, lighting poles, fire hydrants, construction joints or expansion joints.

In most cases, recess should be formed along the barrier to accommodate the street furniture
as far as possible.

When the installation of a noise barrier interferences with the access to existing, or proposed
fire hydrants, the noise barrier installation should include fire hose access openings and
associated identification signs. Location and demand for these openings to be established in
cooperation with local fire department.

615.3.1 Workmanship

The noise barrier panel shall exhibit good workmanship and be free of burrs, cracks, or other
objectionable defects, which would adversely affect the barrier's performance or serviceability.
Panels assembled together with caulked joint shall not permit light leaks through horizontal
joints.

All damaged panels will be rejected either at the fabrication shop or on the construction site
even after installation.

The posts shall be set vertically with levelling nuts and shall be fixed by double nuts to avoid
loosening due to traffic vibration. When the galvanized casting is damaged, galvanized
painting repair shall be done.
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615.3.2 Warranty and Maintenance

The material and installation of the noise barrier system, including landscaping materials, shall
be guaranteed for a minimum period of five (5) years from the date of initial Certification and
Performance Acceptance. A final unconditional warranty inspection shall be prepared by the
Engineer after five (5) years from the date of original Initial Certification and Performance
Acceptance of the barrier to certify that there are no deficiencies/ defects of any component
of the barrier system; this includes but shall not necessarily limited to grading, berm, posts,
panels, landscape materials and soil condition.

615.4 Method of Measurement

The quantities to be measured and paid for shall be the actual lengths of noise barriers
installed and materials test results accepted by the Engineer.

615.5 Basis of Payment

The accepted quantities measured as prescribed in Section 615.4 - Method of Measurement

shall be paid at the Contract unit price as shown in the Bill of Quantities which price and
payment shall be full compensation for furnishing, installing and all labor, equipment, tools
and incidentals necessary to complete the Item.

Payment shall be made under:

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Pay Item Number Description Unit of Measurement
615 (1) Noise Barrier (H = 2.0 m) Linear Meter
615 (2) Noise Barrier Lump Sum

Reference:
1. FHWA Highway Noise Barrier Design Handbook (Final Report, February 2000)
2. DPWH Standard Specifications for Highways, Bridges and Airports, Volume II, 2012 Edition.
a. Item 403 - Metal Structures
b. Item 409 - Welded Structural Steel.
3. Comments from Different DPWH Offices
a. Bureau of Construction
b. Bureau of Design
c. Bureau of Quality and Safety
d. UPMQ-RMC2
e. Bureau of Maintenance