Parameter Estimation for Traffic Noise Models Using a Harmony Search Algorithm
Table 1
Vehicle types used in this study.
Type
Specification
Heavy vehicle
Large vehicle
(i) Trucks equipped with three or more axles, which are greater than 8 tons or above 5-ton cargo trailers (ii) Buses providing 30 or more passengers (iii) Large special purpose vehicles
Medium vehicle
(i) Trucks equipped with two axles (ii) Buses providing less than 30 passengers
Light vehicle
Light truck
Light trucks equipped with 50 to 2000 cc engine
Car
Car designed for the transportation of less than and equal to 10 passenger.