Impact of Construction Technology on Air Quality
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https://doi.org/10.33038/jcegi.6444Keywords:
particulate matter, pm, construction work, air pollutionAbstract
Polluted air can be the causing factor of several diseases, including dementia and type 2 diabetes. One of the indicators of pollution is particulate matter (PM) concentration. In this paper, we investigate air pollution with a focus on PM10 and PM2,5 values. A device capable of measuring PM concentration has been installed in the 23rd district of Budapest. It is placed in a garden of the Virágvölgy residential complex, where construction work is continuously underway. The goal of this paper is to measure the degree to which the ongoing construction work affects the air inhaled by the residents of the complex. Based on the data gathered from the installed device, we analysed the trend of PM values over time. We have compared this to official measurements, regulatory limit values and recommendations by the WHO. We also examined the relationships between PM concentrations and weather factors, as well as the impact of rain on them. We aim to emphasize the importance of regularly monitoring air quality and the need to reduce air pollution.
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