Corporate Profile

 

ACI Acoustical Consultants Inc. (formed in 1997) is a consortium of Engineers and technologists who work in the fields of acoustics and vibrations.  The members are from diverse backgrounds, and deal with a wide variety of issues related to noise and vibration control.  ACI provides consulting services in the following fields (among others):  

 

 

Monitoring, modeling, and assessment of noise from sources such as traffic, aircraft, construction, oil and gas processing facilities, compressor and pumping stations, mining, manufacturing, and outdoor musical performances. Use of local noise bylaws, and regulations; such as the ERCB Directive 038 on Noise Control, and Edmonton Urban Traffic Noise Policy C506. Presentation of findings to Board and Judicial hearings, and preparation and implementation of noise mitigation measures. 

 

 

Measurement and assessment of interior noise levels and reverberant conditions for such spaces as music halls, classrooms, churches, offices, libraries, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and restaurants. Review and analysis of acoustic and vibration impact of building mechanical systems. Measurement and assessment of sound transmission and acoustic isolation between suites in offices, apartments, and condominiums. Review of architectural drawings and construction techniques to achieve desired acoustical performance. 

 

 

Measurement and assessment of vibration conditions for structures, machines, worker related activities. Particular attention paid to structural damage criteria, vibration concerns of specialized laboratory equipment, and human response to vibration. Use of specialized equipment to obtain multi-channel vibration data for modal assessment. 

 

 

Environmental Noise Modeling covering a wide range of sound sources, geographical and environmental conditions. Use of room acoustic modeling to determine reverberation times, room modes, and assistance in design of sound system design. 

 

 

One of ACI's Principal Partners is a University Professor with over 30 years of teaching experience and another is a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta.  ACI has, and can offer, courses covering a wide variety of topics of acoustics and vibrations such as basic acoustics, industrial environmental noise, traffic noise, building mechanical system noise, architectural acoustics, and vibration assessment and control.