Contact Information:
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570-455-5861

Focus:

Jonathan uses his education and current work experience in the area of environmental research and monitoring to assist Vibra-Tech in completing field projects in the areas of  vibration, noise, dust and geotechnical monitoring as related primarily to the construction industry. Jonathan has both formal training and field experience in the use of such monitoring equipment and data collection systems.

Jonathan assists in developing scope of work and cost proposals for vibration, noise, dust and geotechnical monitoring projects. In addition, he completes field installations as well as data analysis and project report preparation in cooperation with our structural and geotechnical engineer.

Jonathan has completed vibration and noise monitoring projects related to construction, mining, traffic and industrial sources. For noise-related issues, he has conducted ambient sound studies, community noise compliance testing and noise projection analysis. Collectively, these services provide the information and expertise necessary to resolve noise-related issues. Specifically in the area of community noise-related work, Jonathan has provided depositions and expert testimony for zoning boards, local regulatory agencies and various courts.

Jonathan also provides Vibra-Tech with expertise in the area of particulate matter (dust) monitoring. His knowledge of dust monitoring equipment and regulations provides a basis for conducting dust monitoring projects related to mining and construction issues.

In the area of geotechnical monitoring, Jonathan is familiar with geotechnical instrumentation, including tilt beams and sensors, crack gauges (LVDT and vibrating wire), convergence meters, strain gauges, multiple point borehole extensometers, inclinometers and various fluid-based settlement monitoring systems. As part of this monitoring, he is also experienced in the configuration and programming of remote data logger systems for geotechnical data collection, as well as SQL data base and web page integration for web hosting of data.

Education:

• Inter-college Ecology Graduate Degree, PhD Program, course work completed 1998
• MS - Science and Ecology, Pennsylvania State University, 1996
• BS - Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1991

Continuing Education:

• Structural Vibration Analysis, Design and Troubleshooting, American Society of Civil Engineers, 3.1 CEU
• Applied Acoustics and Noise Control Theory and Applications, AVNC Consulting Engineers in Acoustics and Vibration, 3.0 CEU
• Air Dispersion Modeling-AERMOD Regulatory Dispersion Model, Trinity Consultants, 2.0 CEU
• Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring Workshop, American Society of Civil Engineers, 2.0 CEU
• CR1000/Loggernet Training and Programming, Campbell Scientific, 2.8 CEU
• Visible Emissions Evaluation Program - EPA FRM 9, The Pennsylvania State University, 1.0 CEU
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 40 Hr. Hazardous Waste Training
• MSHA-HAZCOM Surface, Metal, Non-Metal, Underground Safety Trained
• New York City - MTA Track Safety Training
• Philadelphia - PATCO Track Safety Training
• Association of Reciprocal Safety Councils, Inc. Training

Professional Memberships:

Member of the Institute of Noise Control Engineering

Presentations:

• "Particulate Matter as an Air Pollutant, Past, Present, and Future," Proceedings of the 5th Biennial Blasting Vibration Technology Conference, Key West, FL (2004)
• "Particulate Matter as an Air Pollutant - Measurement Methods and Federal Regulations," Environmental Resource Management 430 - Penn State University, University Park, PA Guest Lecturer - 2003 to 2008

Professional Experience:

Jonathan is part of Vibra-Tech Engineers, Inc., Technical Services Group in Hazelton, PA. Some of his most recent projects include:

• INTECH Construction, Inc., Curtis Institute of Music, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  Responsible for vibration monitoring as well as bi-axial (vertical and horizontal) tilt monitoring of existing structures and PATCO subway tunnel immediately adjacent to the demolition and construction activity. All vibration and bi-axial tilt sensors are remotely monitored.
• Triton Construction Inc., Oliverhouse Condominium Project, Brooklyn, New York
  Provided remote vibration and settlement profile monitoring within approximately 230 linear feet of MTA subway tunnel. For settlement monitoring, a web-based data collection and reporting system was installed to provide monitoring results directly to the client. The project website is updated every hour with the latest readings.
• Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Museum Restoration Project, Manhattan, New York
  As part of the Guggenheim Museum exterior restoration project, conducted long-term structural monitoring prior to the restoration. In addition, a long-term monitoring program was put into place after restoration work to evaluate the effectiveness of several building restoration techniques and materials. Monitoring for this project included crack displacement, convergence measurements of walls and strain measurements of various materials.
• WRS Compass Environmental, White Plains, New York
  During deep excavation immediately adjacent to a Con Ed sub station, provided a system of automated vertical tilt monitoring for a retaining wall near the substation and excavation. All vertical tilt monitoring data was collected via a remote data logger system equipped with a visual alarm. A web-based data collection and reporting system was also configured to provide the client with immediate access to all data and project criteria alarms for allowable wall movement. For this project, the webpage data is updated every 30 minutes.
• Pennsy Supply Inc., Small Mountain Quarry, Dorrance, Pennsylvania
  Determined potential noise impacts to the surrounding community resulting from the relocation of quarry equipment closer to residential homes. Conducted ambient noise monitoring and noise level projection analysis. Provided expert testimony to local zoning hearing board.
• St. Lawrence Cement Company, Camden, New Jersey
  Determined the noise and vibration impact that the St. Lawrence Cement Operation was having on the surrounding community, including truck noise along the designated truck route during delivery to the plant. Vibration impact due to truck traffic was also evaluated.
• Preferred Real Estate Investment, Inc., Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
  Recorded the sound and vibration levels relative to the operation of the nearby SEPTA Regional Rail, Chestnut Hill Branch. A noise and vibration assessment based on land use type was conducted as per Federal Transit Administration guidelines.
• Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, Stamford Water Treatment Plant, Stamford, Connecticut
  Monitored particulate matter as PM10 during blasting and construction activities during the expansion of the Stamford water treatment plant. Dust monitoring was conducted at four locations in the community surrounding the site. All PM10 levels were compared to the established criteria set for the project.