Peter Straus works with Acoustic Associates on projects that relate to occupational and environmental noise assessment in addition to architectural and building acoustics. Peter has strong organizational, math, and computer skills that enable him to work efficiently and confidently with clients. Peter is as comfortable in the field collecting and analyzing acoustical data as he has been for 15 years in the laboratory.
Education:
- Waubonsee Community College, Associate of Applied Sciences, 1983
Training:
- Audiometry and Hearing Loss Prevention, Acoustic Associates, Ltd, 2000
- Computer Programming, Waubonsee Community College, 1995
- Advanced HPIB Interface Control, Hewlett-Packard, 1986
- Programming in HT Basic, Hewlett-Packard, 1986
- Real Time Analysis Instrumentation, Bruel & Kjaer, 1990
- Basics of Architectural Acoustics, Bruel & Kjaer, 1984
Experience:
Peter has extensive experience in acoustical testing. For 15 years, he worked at Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories in Geneva Illinois and served as its Senior Experimentalist. His responsibilities at RAL™ included the laboratory testing of architectural and mechanical products to determine their acoustical properties. Peter regularly consulted with clients on engineering and construction details specific to their product. In addition to conducting tests in compliance with national and international standards, such as ASTM, ANSI, and ISO, Peter was also involved in laboratory research and lab accreditation projects.
Much of Peter’s work has involved computer operations. In this regard, he has experience installing and implementing Windows based NT networks and performing system administration duties. Peter also worked with Underwriter’s Laboratories in the acoustical testing of numerous household appliances and often assisting in the design of noise abatement treatment for these appliances.
Over the years, Peter has developed excellent teaching skills. He has conducted a number of workshops on acoustical testing and evaluation methods for noise control, on sound transmission loss testing of building partitions, and on impact sound transmission testing through floor-ceiling assemblies using the tapping machine.
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