1. Hierarchy of noise abatement
2. Effective noise abatement at the source, pathway, and receiver
3. Potential costs and cost savings associated with implementing noise abatement strategies in the design phase
4. Noise abatement materials, what works and what doesn’t
5. Common errors made when controlling noise and effective remedies.

Moderator: LTC (Ret) J. Andrew Merkley, AuD CCC-A CPS/A

Presenters: Terry Tyson, P.E., INCE Bd. Cert. and David M. Jones, P.E., INCE Bd. Cert.

Terry Tyson is a Principal acoustician with over 30 years of consulting experience in architectural acoustics, mechanical systems noise and vibration control, and environmental noise control. He collaborates with mechanical and electrical engineers on the control of noise from HVAC and other systems in sound critical facilities ranging from concert halls, performing arts centers, and recording studios, to commercial offices and manufacturing facilities. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois, and Board Certified by the Institute of Noise Control Engineers (INCE). 

David Jones is an acoustical engineer who has more than 25 years experience in assisting a wide variety of clients in solving complex technical problems involving noise, sound, and vibration in the environmental, occupational, and architectural sectors. He is board certified by the Institute for Noise Control Engineering and a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas.

 
Learning Objectives: 

1. Discuss the hierarchy of noise abatement.
2. Describe effective noise abatement strategies.
3. Discriminate between effective and non-effective noise abatement strategies.
4. List effective noise abatement remedies for common noise abatement errors.