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Expert in Acoustics: Building Noise Control, Mechanical System Noise and Vibration Industrial Noise Control
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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acoustic science expert
acoustic noise expert
architectural acoustics expert
audio acoustics expert |
Expert has been working in the area of acoustics for over 30 years. He has recently worked on the design and development of acoustical products for several manufacturers in the U.S. He has been responsible for engineering product development, including the development of molded fiberglass for sound control and noise isolation. Expert has participated in acoustical properties testing of common building products. While serving as consultant and instructor to the Architectural Design School of North Carolina State University, Expert taught basic principles of room acoustics, mechanical noise reduction, and sound isolation systems.
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acoustical engineering application expert |
Expert's experience includes key roles in the acoustical design of major performance arts facilities in the southeastern U.S., including large community facilities, college auditoria, fine arts teaching facilities, church sanctuary and activity centers, high school auditoria, and speech facilities for corporate clients. He has designed open plan office facilities, including masking systems for a number of multi-national corporations.
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industrial noise control expert |
Expert's experience in the area of environmental noise assessment includes numerous airport and aircraft noise studies and industrial noise studies for a wide variety of clients.
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acoustic insulation expert |
Expert has performed material analysis of products for both sound isolation and sound absorption. The analysis was conducted to determine air cell structure, physical density, and mass of the material. |
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acoustic measurement expert |
Expert has conducted field measurements to determine spectral noise of mechanical or industrial systems, including barrier noise testing to certify to STC design levels. He has worked with computer-generated noise spectra from SPL information furnished by industrial or mechanical equipment manufacturers. |
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acoustic noise abatement expert |
Expert has written noise reduction specifications and furnished them to the client based on field testing or certified laboratory tests. These specifications are either noise barrier or acoustic absorption recommendations or both to reach an agreed-upon noise reduction for the project. Cost analysis is a portion of this specification. |
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acoustical engineering expert |
With mechanical engineering firms, Expert outlines equipment and procedures to reduce background noise levels to acceptable and agreed upon levels. He educates people and recommends these noise levels based on his experience. |
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anechoic chamber expert |
Along with several industrial engineers, Expert has designed two anechoic chambers for large industrial clients. The levels of isolation and absorption were based on limits of the test data requirements. |
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HVAC noise expert |
Expert evaluates mechanical plans and field tests mechanical systems in order to reduce background noise in any facility were NC/RC requirements are a function of the space. He recommends corrective measures to reduce mechanical noise to agreed-upon noise levels. |
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acoustic material expert |
Have designed acoustical and noise control products for several manufacturers. |
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industrial acoustic noise measurement expert |
Usually a part of a plant survey to meet OSHA guidelines |
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mechanical noise expert |
Industrial machine noise 1/3 octave band analysis for noise isolation design. |
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noise survey expert |
environmental noise survey of noise generating entreprise to determine noise impact of the entreprise on other properties adjacent to the noise contributor. |
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vibration isolation expert |
Mechanical system noise isolation. More common on roof mounted compressors and fans. |
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machine noise expert |
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Localities:
Expert may consult nationally and internationally, and is also local to the following cities: Charlotte, North Carolina; Greensboro, North Carolina; Winston Salem, North Carolina; High Point, North Carolina; Asheville, North Carolina; Gastonia, North Carolina; Concord, North Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina.
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1967
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Graduate Studies in Acoustics
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M.I.T.
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1958
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B.S.
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Physics & Mathematics
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University of Arizona
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1970 to 2008
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Expert's Firm
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Principal Owner
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Expert consults in the areas of environmental noise assessment, industrial noise control, and product development. He also provides expert testimony. He consults in both acoustics and noise control in auditorium and church building design, and can provide assistance in all acoustic construction venues.
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1969 to 1970
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B.F. Goldberg & Associates
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Senior Consultant
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1960 to 1969
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John Manville Corp.
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Acoustical Product Engineering and Sales
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Associations/Societies
Expert is a member of the Acoustical Society of America, the American Institute of Physics, the American Society of Testing and Materials, the National Council of Acoustical Consultants, the American Council for the Arts, and the Noise Control Institute.
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Expert has performed field testing of walls and roof/ceiling assemblies for sound transmission.
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He has conducted field testing of real time background noise in 1/3 octave bands for industrial and environmental projects.
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Expert has done HVAC noise reduction for both new and existing systems.
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He has done property line noise certification for industrial and government agencies.
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Expert has done product development for an acoustical wall system and stage lighting manufacturer.
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As a member of the Intota consultant network,
Expert is a specialist who provides technical consulting to corporate, legal and government clients. Expert provides professional consulting as an Acoustics Consultant: Building Noise Control Consultant, Mechanical System Noise Consultant and Vibration Industrial Noise Control Consultant. Expert may consult as an independent consultant or as a member of a consultancy, consulting company,
or consulting firm. Consultants service will be covered by a consulting contract.
Ask an expert initial screening questions and ask the experts services particulars, by simply submitting
an expert request.
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Expert has testified for clients at zoning changes and in damage suits for property damage due to high noise levels.
Intota experts can serve as expert witnesses or litigation consultants offering expert testimony, expert advice, litigation support,
forensic services, and related expert witness services. Expert can serve as an expert witness or litigation consultant in intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright),
product liability, and insurance matters. Expert may provide forensic expert witness testimony, litigation consulting services, forensic investigation,
and forensic testing if appropriate in litigation areas as an Acoustics Expert Witness: Building Noise Control Expert Witness, Mechanical System Noise Expert Witness and Vibration Industrial Noise Control Expert Witness.
Intota provides attorneys and legal professionals the opportunity to ask an expert initial screening questions and
ask the experts services particulars by submitting an expert request.
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German
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Expert can read some German.
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He has done product development for open plan furniture systems for a large office furniture manufacturer.
Expert serves as a resource to
Intota Market Research Services
for customized marketing research in industries or areas related to
Acoustics: Building Noise Control, Mechanical System Noise and Vibration Industrial Noise Control.
Experts are an invaluable source of overall industry insight as well as insight into specific companies and firms for
custom business to business (b2b) and industrial market research. Intota uses analyst and
consultant resources from Guideline whose Research Directors manage the research and analysis of the qualitative
and quantitative data as well as report writing for the custom studies. The methods and tools
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Training/Seminars
He has taught acoustics at the School of Design, North Carolina State University.
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Supplier and Vendor Location and Selection Expert has experience locating vendors of: acoustical absorption products; noise isolation materials; vibration isolators; mufflers and active noise systems for mechanical systems or process streams. He has access to the following resources: printed materials (source lists and a catalog library); contacts (manufacturers and contractors).
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Other Skills and Services
Detail plans and specifications for architects and engineers regarding acoustical treatments and mechanical noise control. Building shell noise isolation and vibration control. Product design for acoustics and noise control.
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