Wilson, Ihrig & Assoc., Inc.

<body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" text="#000000"> <P><B><IMG SRC="images/bforensic.jpg" width="800" height="70" ALIGN="BOTTOM" BORDER="0" NATURALSIZEFLAG="3"></B></P> <P><font face="Arial">Questions concerning noise and vibration can be important aspects of litigation. In addition, acoustical factors can provide vital information in the resolution of conflicts centering on non-acoustic factors.</font></P> <P><font face="Arial">Important acoustical questions often arise:</font></P> <UL> <LI><font face="Arial">What was the level of noise or vibration?</font> <LI><font face="Arial">What could be heard?</font> <LI><font face="Arial">Are the noise levels sufficient to cause hearing loss?</font> <LI><font face="Arial">Are the sound or vibration levels appropriate for a specific environment?</font> <LI><font face="Arial">Do the noise and vibration levels comply with appropriate standards or regulations?</font> <LI><font face="Arial">What does the noise actually sound like at a particular distance?</font> </UL> <P><font face="Arial">These are all important questions which can arise as part of a litigated conflict. Selected Principals on the WIA staff have extensive experience in providing expert witness analysis and testimony. Often audible demonstrations are presented in court and are admissible through a foundation sequence outlining the procedures of noise measurement, recording, and accurate reproduction at exact levels.</font></P> <P><B><font face="Arial">Representative Services</font></B></P> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="10" bordercolor="#FFFFFF"> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Documentation of Noise and Vibration Levels</b></FONT> </td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"> <font face="Arial"> Measurement and analysis of noise and vibration in order to determine levels.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Noise Exposure Studies</b> </FONT></td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"><font face="Arial">Providing surveys to determine noise exposure and to assess hearing damage risk. Assisting in the development of feasible procedures for reducing noise exposure compatible with OSHA requirements.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Noise and Vibration Prediction</b></FONT> </td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"> <font face="Arial"> Estimating existing noise and vibration levels and predicting future noise and vibration level using mathematical and empirical modeling techniques.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Audibility Studies</b></FONT> </td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"> <font face="Arial"> Determination of the audibility of sounds and warning signals for accident investigations.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Acoustical Compliance</b> </FONT></td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"><font face="Arial">Determining compliance with ordinances, standards or regulations.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Acceptability of Noise and Vibration</b></FONT> </td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"> <font face="Arial"> Determination of appropriate noise and vibration environments for particular activities.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="26%" valign="top" align="right"><FONT COLOR="#663300" face="Arial"><b>Sound Demonstrations</b></FONT> </td> <td width="74%" valign="top" align="left"> <font face="Arial"> Audible reproduction and demonstration of sounds at exact levels.</font></td> </tr> </table> <P><font face="Arial"><a href="index.html">Home</a> / <a href="description_frames.html">Description of Services</a> / <a href="transportation_frames.html">Transportation Systems</a> / <a href="architectural_frames.html">Architectural Acoustics</a> / <a href="industrial_frames.html">Industrial/Machinery Noise</a> / <a href="environmental_frames.html">Environmental Noise Control</a> / <a href="construction_frames.html">Construction Noise and Vibration</a> / <a href="forensic_frames.html">Forensic Related Services</a> / <a href="specialized_frames.html">Specialized Vibration Services</a> </font> </body>