Acoustic & Vibration Engineering Consulting Services
As acoustical engineers, we work with a wide variety of clients and projects, ranging from design of new buildings and
facilities to mitigation in existing facilities. We are committed to providing engineering solutions and services that are
both functional and cost-effective. The services we provide are outlined below.
Planning and Design Studies are undertaken to determine a project's acoustical performance requirements.
Site Evaluations consist of site-specific measurements and prediction of noise or vibration impact.
If necessary, appropriate noise and vibration mitigation methods are developed for the client.
Acoustical Performance for theatres, auditoriums, worship spaces, multi-use facilities and studios that
have specific acoustic requirements. Sound system design is integrated with the acoustics of a space during project development.
Mechanical and Noise Vibration Control Design of HVAC noise control methods to ensure that mechanical
equipment noise and vibration levels are within building design criteria.
Building Certification and Compliance Measurement of noise and vibration levels to verify compliance
with building design criteria, which include: Noise Criteria (NC) and Room Criteria (RC) measurements for building mechanical
equipment, and Field Sound Transmission Class (FSTC) and Field Impact Insulation Class (FIIC) testing to determine compliance
with architectural design requirements.
Seismic Analysis Design and specification of vibration control methods for seismically sensitive equipment
(medical imaging equipment and semi-conductor manufacturing, for example). Seismic measurement from blasting operations and
construction operations.
Environmental and Community Noise Assessments are often required as part of the approval process
for a new project, and for many projects, compliance with local, state or federal noise ordinances is a pivotal issue. EDI
prepares noise impact assessments for private and public projects. We give expert witness testimony and presentations for
our clients to city councils, county commissions and other environmental agencies.
EDI has completed projects in the following areas:
Airports, blasting operations, HVAC systems, power plant and cogeneration facilities, indoor and outdoor entertainment
venues, recreation facilities, dog kennels, sports and racing venues, shooting ranges, gas compressor stations, gravel pits
and mines, rock quarries, hospitals, commercial buildings/offices, residential developments, lofts and apartments, manufacturing
facilities, worship facilities, retail centers, and seismic isolation of sensitive manufacturing, scientific and medical imaging
equipment.