Research Article

Comparison of Outdoor and Indoor Noise Levels In Schools

Volume: 2 Number: 1 June 28, 2018
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Comparison of Outdoor and Indoor Noise Levels In Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to compare the noise levels both outdoors and indoors of the schools. This research is a descriptive (supplementary) type of research which was done in 3 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 4 high schools in Orhangazi-Bursa. In these schools, ‘Bruel & KjaerHand-held Analyzer Type 2250-L’ sound meter was used to take sound measurements. Determining the noise levels was done during break time and lesson time both outdoors and indoors of the schools. Findings demonstrated that the indoor noise levels of all schools were significantly higher than the values recommended in the regulation. When the outdoor noise levels are examined, it is seen that only one school is below the recommended values. Outdoor and indoor noise levels of central-city schools were higher than the noise levels of schools far from city-center. According to these findings, new schools need to be constructed in areas where the noise levels are low, far from the center of the city. There is also a need for sound insulation in all schools. Comparisons of school types at different levels found that the noise level of primary schools was significantly higher than the others. These findings indicate that a program is a needed to detect and design methods for controlling excessive noise in all school types.

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Details

Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

Studies on Education

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Hüseyin Akabay * This is me
0000-0003-1499-7828
Türkiye

Mızrap Bulunuz
ULUDAĞ ÜNİVERSİTESİ, EĞİTİM FAKÜLTESİ
0000-0002-6650-088X
Türkiye

Publication Date

June 28, 2018

Submission Date

December 9, 2017

Acceptance Date

January 31, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Volume: 2 Number: 1

APA
Akabay, H., & Bulunuz, M. (2018). Okul İçi ve Okul Dışı Gürültü Düzeylerinin Karşılaştırılması. Academy Journal of Educational Sciences, 2(1), 53-65. https://doi.org/10.31805/acjes.364014

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