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<br />.. <br /> <br />DAVID BRASLAU, P.E. <br />President, David Braslau Associates, Inc. <br /> <br />Education <br />University of California Berkeley <br />Ph.D. Engineering -- 1965 <br />M.Sc. Ciyil Engineering -- 1960 <br />Massach usetts Institute of Technology <br />B.Sc. Civil Engineering -- 1956' <br /> <br />.- <br /> <br />Qualifications in Environmental Noise and Land Use Compatibility <br /> <br />Background <br /> <br />Dr. David Braslau, President, David Braslau Associates, Inc. specialized in structures and design at <br />MI1 and cf;Jmpleted a thesis on the effects ofblastloading on structures' and ellr quality protection <br />from nucle'ar detonations. .He expanded his work to linear and non-linear acoustics during-his <br />masters and doctoral st!ldies at the University of Cali fomi a Berkeley Following employment in the <br />aerospace ,iilld engineering industry and teaching at the University pfMinnesota, he establi~hed the <br />firm ofDa:i',id Braslau Associates, Inc. in 1971, to address environmental noise, acoustics iiiJd <br />vibration problems.. . <br /> <br />.. Selected Projects ))irected by Dr. Braslau <br /> <br />" <br />G <br />.. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />.. <br />'", <br />" <br />" <br />. <br />. <br />" <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />. <br />e <br />. <br />. <br /> <br />Assist in development of Minnesota Noise Standards <br />Develop, test and validate highway noise models- <br />Perrorm traffic noise modeling with MINNOISE and other models <br />Evaluate various descriptors for aircraft noise <br />. Evaluate and design numerous highway noise barriers <br />Develop ~dreview community noise ordinances <br />Develop land use compatibpity plans <br />Determine compliance with federal, state and local noise guidelines <br />Establish noise run-up rules for }..1inneapolis-St. Paul IntI. Airport <br />Analyze and design noise control measures for small anns facilities <br />Expert witness in environmental noise and building noise control <br />Railroad noise and vibration studies <br />Cotnplete noise monitoring and exposure studies in industrial facilities <br />Prepare noise control plans for industrial plants. <br />Complete blast and vibration studies and mitigative design <br />Prepare designs to mitigate noise from outdoor concerts <br />Moifitor noise, analyze and recommend designs for off-road vehicle facilities - <br />Mo;nitor noise, analyze and recommend designs for motor sports facilities <br />Evaluate impact on aircraft noise on thoroughbred racing <br />Measure and assess highway, rail and aircraft noise <br />Prepare numerous building noise control studies <br />Prepare Builder's Guide to meet aircraft noise guidelines <br /> <br />'. <br />, <br /> <br />c:\documents and settings\kris\local settings\temporary intemet files\olk36\noiseJesume_2007.doc <br /> <br />22 <br />