Demystifying the Bizarre Behaviors of Acoustical Consultants
Sponsored by Armstrong World Industries | Presented by Seth M. Harrison PE, and Jon W. Mooney PE
Webinar On-Demand
If you’ve been on many jobsites, chances are you may have witnessed acoustic consultants exhibiting odd behaviors such as making clicking sounds, banging on walls or ducts, wandering around aimlessly with their eyes closed (not recommended on jobsites), or even hiding in dark spaces. These behaviors may seem inexplicable and add an air of mystery to the acoustic profession. But are these behaviors simply a form of learned theatrics or do they serve a real purpose? In this webinar, we’ll examine 10 of the most bizarre behaviors exhibited by acoustic consultants and discuss what they may or may not accomplish.
Photo courtesy of Acoustics by JW Mooney llc
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Seth Harrison, PE, is the Managing Principal of Harrison Acoustics, an acoustics and vibration consulting firm near Philadelphia, Pa. His diverse career in acoustics ranges from architectural acoustics consulting to research and development of noise control techniques for jet engines. As a licensed professional engineer in PA, NY and IL with field experience commissioning building systems, he has a firm grasp of constructability and cost implications related to noise and vibration control within buildings. Seth is an active member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering, the Acoustical Society of America, and the American Society for Testing and Materials. He currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Philadelphia Chapter of the ASA and as a voting member of ASTM Committee E33 on Building and Environmental Acoustics. For more information, visit www.harrison-acoustics.com. |
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Jon Mooney PE, is the Principal Consultant for Acoustics by JW Mooney LLC, an acoustics, vibration and systems engineering consultancy serving Chicago and the US Midwest. He is an active member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering, Acoustical Society of America, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, International Council for Systems Engineering, INCOSE Infrastructure Working Group, and INCOSE Smart Cities Initiative. Jon is the Associate Editor of Architectural Acoustics for Noise Control Engineering Journal, Acoustics Advisor for Walls & Ceilings magazine and writes technical book reviews for various publications. For more information, visit www.jwmooney.com & www.jwmse.com |
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Originally published in Process Cooling
Originally published in July 2021
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Name the five basic acoustic measurements of a project.
- Estimate appropriate acoustic goals versus project size and use.
- Identify typical acoustic measurement equipment.
- Determine the value of 10 manual acoustic evaluation techniques.
