Keywords
Air quality, Road design and construction
Abstract
National ambient air quality standards for particulate matter have been promulgated since April, 1971. While effects of stationary sources on these standards have been examined, little research has been accomplished on the effects of fugitive particulate. This thesis examines the environmental impact of a fugitive dust source, Highway Construction. Using the High-Volume reference method for particulate sampling, the effect of Highway construction was determined. An analysis of concentrations, distance influences, meteorological influences, particle sizes and construction influences is presented. The data obtained from this study indicates the major influence of concentrations is a function of distance and sampling height. Particle sizes were observed to be larger than normal "urban" particles. While many air quality violations were noted, recommendations to reduce these occurrences are made.
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Graduation Date
1974
Advisor
Wanielista, Martin P.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Environmental Systems Management
Format
Pages
137 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0012669
Subjects
Air quality, Roads -- Design and construction
STARS Citation
Kosky, Kennard F., "Fugitive Particulate from Highway Construction" (1974). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 111.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/111
Contributor (Linked data)
Wanielista, Martin P. [VIAF]
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Collection (Linked data)
Accessibility Status
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