Acoustics of a new café-restaurant designed to combat the
Lombard effect. With hard flooring and three walls almost
entirely of glass this presented a challenge but the target
reverberation time, derived from the concept of ‘acoustic
capacity’, was achieved with a ceiling of carefully selected
wood-wool panels.
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Major new road schemes in Devon and Wiltshire. Computer
modelling to predict noise affecting existing residential
properties to determine eligibility for sound insulation grants.
Noise measurement surveys to assist in the determination of
eligibility for compensation under the Land Compensation Act 1973.
Proposed and existing windfarms in
Wales, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
Prediction and assessment of WTG noise and the
impact on residential properties. Expert evidence at
Public Inquiries.
Prediction and assessment of the impact of environmental noise
from proposed landfill operations and associated processes such as
composting, waste recycling and methane gas generation of electricity.
Advice on mitigation measures to control noise..
Measurement and prediction of railway noise at the sites of
proposed residential developments in Berkshire, Somerset
and Wiltshire. Advice on the site layout and insulation of
the buildings to ensure reasonable living conditions in the
properties.
Occupational noise assessments in heavy
engineering and food industries for compliance
with the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005.
Assessment of personal hearing protection.
Measurement and assessment of ambient noise
levels in a hospital audiometry suite for
determination of compliance with
British and European standards.
Advice on remedial sound insulation of separating
floors and walls in luxury apartments in Devon.
Airborne and impact sound insulation measurements.
Advice on sound absorption treatment in common stairwells.
Measurement of reverberation timesline.
Housing adjacent to M4 and M5 motorways. Noise
measurement surveys and computer modelling to
predict levels of traffic noise affecting proposed
residential development. Advice on site layout and
noise insulation of the buildings to provide
adequate mitigation against noise.
Measurement of dockside noise on the bridge of
a bulk coal cargo ship sailing into port in Bristol.
Levels of noise from conveyors were adversely
affecting radio communications between the
harbour-pilot and tug-pilots.
New school buildings. Ambient noise surveys and advice
on the design of the building envelope and internal elements.
Assessment according to Building Bulletin 93 for compliance
with Building Regulation E4 on internal ambient noise levels,
sound insulation between rooms and reverberation times in rooms.
Construction of large park-and-ride scheme.
Monitoring and assessment of ground-borne
vibration from heavy machinery and plant to
ensure no adverse effect on nearby historic
buildings.
Assessment of the impact of corona discharge noise
from 400 kV transmission lines. Noise levels vary
considerably depending on the atmospheric humidity
and also on the smoothness of the conductors.
Corrosion or atmospheric debris increases the noise level.
