As an acoustical engineering consulting firm, NCE assists clients in any manner required.
MATERIALS TESTING
While not a certified test laboratory, NCE can conduct various sound and vibration materials tests
in our office. For specialized tests, we make use of appropriate test labs. NCE consults with
material vendors on performance of materials and then develops appropriate tests to perform in
order to optimize the materials for acoustical characteristics.
SPECIFICATION REVIEW & PREPARATION
In many cases, the only need for noise control is a good description of the requirements that
should be achieved by a new facility, ship or building. Poorly worded noise control requirements
may cause many problems at the end of a project. NCE can help prepare noise and vibration sections
of such specifications. These are best prepared by discussion with owner/users and review of
entire project. NCE can set appropriate limits and then prepare specification section which
describes limits, how they are tested and/or other acoustical requirements.
EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY
Based on our own analysis, NCE has provided expert witness services in the areas of noise level
measurement, assessment and control. Staff members have testified as an expert witness in the
courts of Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. Staff members have also testified at local
municipality board hearings (i.e. planning board, health board) throughout New England.
OTHER
If you have a special noise or vibration problem not listed here that needs a solution, contact us.
We can help you find a solution, either within our staff or from other technical consultants which
we routinely collaborate with.
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