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The Performance of a building or specialized facility can be severely impacted by high ambient noise levels, unpleasant acoustics, noise impacts from mechanical systems, or unwanted, even destructive, vibration from interior or exterior sources.
RWDI offers its architectural and engineering clients an array of modeling and measurement tools combined with consulting services designed to meet their specific needs for appropriate acoustics, noise and vibration conditions.
Our design solutions and consulting services in this field address a wide array of buildings including high tech laboratory, performance space, lecture space, low and high-rise residential development, and health care facilities. Our expertise in building acoustics, noise and vibration assessment and control coupled with RWDI's other services and diverse knowledge base results in an integrated approach to all aspects of building design.
Typical projects:
- Interior acoustics for spaces requiring sound clarity, whether for speech, music or both, have included corporate spaces, auditoria, justice, school / higher education, transportation terminals and religious facilities
- Mechanical system and building services noise control to limit background noise to levels appropriate for the space usage
- Aeroacoustic noise generated by wind interacting with building features
- Airborne and impact sound isolation within health care, justice, educational, commercial, residential uses
- Assessment and control of vibration effects on human comfort and sensitive instrumentation in research, microelectronics, nanotechnology, biotechnology and diagnostic imaging.
- Construction vibration assessment, prediction and monitoring to protect residences, museum artifacts and other vibration sensitive uses from damage or excessive disturbance.
- Footfall induced vibration on supported floors structures in long-span convention space, offices and research facilities
RWDI identifies and solves problems in the areas of:
- Building and architectural acoustics
- Sound and vibration isolation
- Environmental noise
- Industrial and occupational noise
RWDI resources include:
Computer Models
Wide range of computer models predict environmental road, rail, and aircraft noise; industrial and building mechanical system noise; and room acoustics.
Environmental Monitoring Equipment
Continuous monitoring and measurement programs quantify noise and vibration levels for environmental assessments and impact statements.
Building Acoustics / Vibration Test Equipment
Sophisticated equipment measures sound levels, room acoustics parameters, sound isolation and structural vibration dynamics. Digital recorders accurately capture audio and vibration signals for subsequent playback and analysis by Octave, 1/3 Octave and Narrow Band real time frequency analyzers.
What RWDI can do for you:
Consultations / Design Reviews
Early in the design process, review information and provide recommendations to anticipate and avoid potential problems.
Building Acoustical Design
Design practical and integrated acoustics for all types of buildings including Residential / Commercial / Office Towers, Worship Spaces, Sports Facilities, Hotels and Convention Spaces, Performing Arts and Lecture Spaces, Galleries and Museums, Schools, Hospitals, and Factories.
Mechanical Systems Noise Control
Design and provide specifications of noise and vibration control of systems ranging from conveyors and ventilation fans to diesel generators and other building services.
Sound and Vibration Testing
Measure and monitor noise and vibration levels to assess impacts on the home and work environment for baseline, commissioning and acceptance.
Planning Studies
Assess the impact of new or modified noise sources (industry, airports, transportation and transit corridors) and proposed changes to land-use for residential or commercial development.
Permitting
Provide assistance to obtain Certificates of Approval or obtain government permitting, and to establish environmental noise limits.
Environmental Impact Assessments and Statements
Determine the impact of noise and vibration from transportation and industrial facilities, and possible remedial measures.
Building Aeroacoustics
Assessment and control of airflows and building features capable of generating disturbing noise.
Expert Witness Testimony
Specialists provide testimony before the courts, hearings, tribunals and other judicial bodies.
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