Failure Analysis Expert Witness Listings

Farmington, Arkansas

Passenger and Light Truck Radial Tire Design, Passenger Tire Failure,Tire Design, Tire Analysis, Finite Element Analysis on Tire Failure,

Additional Information: Don Lee, P.E., has 22 years of experience in tire development, design, and analysis. He began his career with Hankook Tire and was involved with manufacturing specifications and in service performance for improvement. At the Akron Technical Center, Mr. Lee focused on Passenger and Light Truck Radial products. His OE involvement with Ford Motor Company resulted in successful engineering qualification and production sourcing. Mr. Lee managed the Overseas Technical Centers with Hankook where he worked with organizations in China. In addition to providing expert opinion on tire failure, Mr. Lee offers Finite Element Analysis on Tire Failure, which includes 3D Modeling for Subject Tire, 3D Contact Analysis, 3D Steady State Rolling at various speeds, and 3D Braking and Traction. Arkansas Professional Engineer #14961

Farmington, Arkansas

ATV, UTV,ROV,analysis, testing, vehicle, component testing, forensic engineering

Additional Information: Alex Roberts, a licensed professional engineer in the state of Arkansas, has nearly 11 years experience at The Engineering Institute. His expertise includes analysis & testing of all terrain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), recreational off highway vehicles (ROVs), vehicle & component test design and forensic engineering. Alex has given presentations and presented publications on the topics of Side-By-Side Utility and Recreational Vehicles, The Effects of the Process of Rear Tire Delamination on Vehicle Stability. Alex was invited to and presented the results of his testing.

Los Altos Hills, California

Materials, Engineering, Sciences, Accident Analysis, Design failures, Industrial, Welds, Corrosion, Asbestos, Thermodynamics

Additional Information: Forensic consulting: medical device failures, electrical fire source, firearms, ballistics, metals, composites, polymers, wood, ceramics. Designed/led workshops: presentation of evidence/findings. Emeritus Professor SJSU. Fellow/Director: American academy of Forensic Sciences. Fellow: National Academy of Forensic Engineers. Diplomate: International Institute of Forensic Engineering Sciences. Published: professional journals.

Anaheim, California

Concrete, Foundations, Civil, Failure Analysis, Forensics, Experts, Building, Materials, Cement

Additional Information: Forensic investigations of concrete work and concrete products, concrete, cement and related materials evaluation, repair recommendations, construction observation, public works/residential/commercial/industrial, specially designed tests of distressed materials

Laguna Niguel, California

Power, Equipment Machinery, Generation, Forensic Sciences, Investigation, Risk Management, Electricity

Additional Information: We have arbitration, court room and insurance root cause forensic analysis experience. Dennis's experience with General Electric covers international and domestic installation as a controls start up engineer in addition to maintenance and training. We have represented customers in combustion (heavy and aero), steam turbines plus STAG configurations, generators, compressors, turbine and excitation controls. Past attorneys have commented on the ability to train them on the given subjects. Past work has also included deposition reviews with written and attorney discussions.

Laguna Niguel, California

Aviation and Aerospace, Latches, Finite Element Analysis, Engineering, Patents, Numerical Modeling, Failure Analysis, Metal Forming, Standards, Fasteners, Metal Behavior, Manufacturing

Additional Information: Thirty four United States Patents. Former Aerospace Industry Executive

Frederick, Colorado

Welding, fumes warnings and labels, metals laboratories and testing, alloy analysis, corrosion, fracture, welding safety, code compliance, contract compliance, expert witness, welding procedures, x-ray film interpret

Additional Information: Accidents, failure analysis, pipelines, tanks, refineries, chemical plants, bridges; Court Experience: local, state and federal - no geographical limitations

Essex, Connecticut

Failure Analysis, Safety, Construction, Architecture

Conyers, Georgia

Roofing Failures, Roofing/Waterproofing Failure Investigations, Roofing/Waterproofing Expert Witness Services, Roofing, Waterproofing

Additional Information: Mr. Ramos has practiced in the field of roofing/waterproofing engineering & consulting since 1984. He is a registered engineer in 4 states and has been a Registered Roof Consultant since 1990. He has extensive experience in virtually every roofing system and has performed numerous evaluations, moisture surveys, and roofing design projects for a wide variety of commercial and governmental entities. He has also performed a variety of failure investigations related to installation, product failures, collapses, hail, and storm/hurricane related claims throughout the United States.

Chicago, Illinois

Structural Engineering, Structural Evaluation/Repair, Structural Condition Assessments, Structural Code Review, Forensic Engineering, Construction Defects, Building Collapse/Failures, Facade Review, Earth Retention Structures, Property Condition Assessments, Bowstring Truss, Water Infiltration

Additional Information: My responsibilities have included field investigations, condition assessments, analysis/design, & construction/permit document preparation. Past work experiences have involved institutional, office, retail, commercial, industrial, residential, & earth retention projects. Projects have involved new construction, historical buildings, renovations, & facade repair. Licensed Structural Engineer and Professional Engineer in IL, Licensed Professional Engineer AZ, FL, IN, MI, MT, TX, WI, Qualified in the post-disaster evaluation of buildings, ATC-20 and ATC-45, Chicago Structural Peer Reviewer

Carlisle, Massachusetts

Stent, Septal Occluder, Medical Devices, Vena Cava, Filter, heart, brain,colon, valve, mitral valve, finite element analysis, FEA, AAA, disposables, nitinol, expert, percutaneous, inventor, failure analysis, surgical instrument, clip, aneurysm clip, stroke, ASTM, cable, strain relief, balloon, wire

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Organic, inorganic, polymer, and analytical chemistry, failure analysis, de-formulation, material characterization, product defect analysis

Additional Information: Worked on over 20 litigation support projects involving polymer analysis, plastics testing, and chemical analysis services. Served as the expert witness. Participated in dozens of depositions, trial testimony including jury trial. Ph.D. Polymer Chemist with 20+ years of experience in litigation support, expert witness and testimony, failure analysis, material characterization, unknown identification, chemical analysis, plastics testing, polymer additives identification and quantitation.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Engineering, Failure Analysis, Insurance, Slip, Trip & Fall

Additional Information: Building envelope expert for roofs, exterior walls, windows and waterproofing.

Columbia, Missouri

Building Science, Structural Failures, Forensic and Investigative Services, Expert Testimony and Witness, Court Appearances, Depositions for Attorneys and Insurance Industry

Additional Information: Professional Registration - Professional Engineer (PE) in Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky and Missouri; Registered Structural Engineer (SE)–Illinois; Model Law Structural Engineer (MLSE); Professional Affiliations-Structural Specialist, FEMA Urban Search and Rescue-Missouri Task Force One; Structural Specialist, FEMA National Urban Search and Rescue Response System-Incident Support Team; Structural Engineers Assoc. of Kansas and Missouri; SEMA Structural Assessment and Visual Evaluation (SAVE) Coalition, Volunteer (since 6-03); Liaison and Board Chairman (since 8-06)

Bedford, New Hampshire

Engineering, Failure Analysis, Material Selection, Materials, Management, Manufactured Products, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Defects, Manufacturing Operations, Metallurgical Failures, Metallurgy, Product Failure

Additional Information: Materials forming and fabrication technology. Selection of materials. Fitness for use. Manufacturing control. Product design.

Toms River, New Jersey

electronics, equipment & machinery, failure analysis, products liability, safety, lightning, fires, radiation, illumination/lighting, premises liability, telecommunications, intellectual property

Additional Information: Electrical engineer and scientist specializing in electrical power, lightning, electromagnetic radiation, grounding, electrocution/electrical accidents, electrical fires (including batteries,) lighting/illumination and safety. Experienced expert witness, providing testimony and depositions for many cases. Licensed Professional Engineer (NJ) Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Principal Member and Chair of Lightning Protection Committee. Inspector Member, International Association of Electrical Inspectors.

East Setauket, New York

Patient Safety, Medical Devices, Accident Investigations, Failure Analysis, Preventive Maintenance, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Engineering,, Joint Commission Compliance, Medical Equipment Repair, Surgical Equipment, Patient Monitors, Defibrillators, Anesthesia Machines

Additional Information: 30 years in-Hospital, hands-on, experience investigating medical device incidents in academic medical centers. Certified Clinical Engineer consulting in medical equipment management, patient safety, FDA, Joint Commission compliance audits. Perform accident investigations involving patient injuries, equipment defects, maintenance and operator error. Lectured at National Meetings. 20 years teaching experience. Expert Witness.

Clifton Park, New York

Gas Turbines, Power Generation, Steam Turbines, Turbine Controls - GE Speedtronic, Turbine Due Diligence, Turbine Failure Analysis, Turbine Forensic Analysis, Turbines: Gas, Steam, Wind, Turbine Quality Assurance, Turbine Root Cause Analysis, Turbine Standard Engineering Practices, Wind Turbines

Additional Information: Pond And Lucier is comprised of experienced GE-trained Turbine Field Engineers with extensive field and factory turbine experience, very well-versed in GE drawing and parts system, with established GE engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance repair procedures. All Engineers are fluent in "GE Speak," i.e., GE Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Six Sigma, and they are experienced in Root Cause Analysis and Forensic Investigation procedures. see www.pondlucier.com

Bridgeville, Pennsylvania

Chemicals, Failure Analysis, Construction

Additional Information: Chemtech's engineering professionals are experienced experts that can provide compelling testimony on the most complex engineering and scientific issues. We can provide simple explanations for complex subjects.

Clearfield, Pennsylvania

Accident Reconstruction, Architecture, Engineering, Fire, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Premises Liability Safety, Cause & Origin Investigation, Building Collapses, Structural Analysis, Building Code Compliance, Automobile Accidents

Additional Information: Investigated over 500 accidents involving vehicles, roadways, signages; Construction accidents including ladders, scaffolding, rigging; injuries in buildings, sidewalks, parking lots; Residential and commercial construction disputes and substandard construction practices. Extensive court room experience. Numerous articles written and recent books published include Residential Construction Disputes and Building Design and Construction Hazards.

Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania

Operations, Management, Failure Analysis, O & M, Financial Modeling, Pro-forms, Power Plants, Construction, Assessments, Electric Power Energy, Workouts

Additional Information: Asset management, procedures, mergers, acquisitions, insurance claims, property damage, claims investigations and verification, business interruption

Knoxville, Tennessee

Civil Engineering, Construction Claims, Design and Construction Defects, Safety, Failure Analysis, Structural Engineering, Scheduling

Plano, Texas

Failure analysis, forensic analysis, foundations, moisture intrusion, retaining walls, slip, trip and fall

Additional Information: Multi-Disciplined Engineering & Forensics, Architecture, Industrial Hygiene & Safety, Fire Scene Investigation, Surety Consulting, Animation & CAD, Computer Forensics, Cost Estimating, HVAC, Roofing, Expert Witness, Litigation & Subrogation Resource, and Consulting.

Kingwood (Houston), Texas

Mechanical engineer, failure analysis, products liability, design, patents, stress, stability, trucks, high-pressure, pumps, compressors, diesel engine, consumer products, oilfield, industrial, agricultural, lifts, crane, water leak, backhoe, piping, design or manufacturing defect, testing, graphics

Additional Information: 33 yr. expertise: Design & R&D: High-pressure oilfield pumps (Halliburton), automotive components (NTN, Ann Arbor, MI), hydraulic components ▪ 15 Patents ▪ Mechanical design, failure analysis, patent disputes, products liability, defects, stress & stability analysis, testing, calculations, graphics ▪ Truck accidents, Oilfield, Industrial, Construction, & Agricultural equipment failure ▪ Pumps, valves, compressors, brakes, lifts, backhoe, crane, diesel engine, consumer product, water leak, piping, etc ▪ State & Federal Testimony ▪ Defense ▪ Plaintiff ▪ Thorough Preparation ▪ Clear Communication

Houston, Texas

1. Intellectual Property, 2. Research & Development, 3. Laboratories & Testing, 4. Oil & Gas, 5. Petrochemicals, 6. Coal, 7. Synfuels, 8. Specialty and Fine Chemicals, 9. Forensic Science, 10. Failure Analysis, 11. Environmental, 12. Safety.

Additional Information: Broad R&D and corporate experience at Exxon, GE, Halcon SD; executive service in synfuels development at the U.S. Dept. of Energy; and 14 years owning and managing a private R&D chemical laboratory including five professionals with doctorates, three with master's and two with bachelor's degrees, all in chemical engineering or organic chemistry. I have expertise in petroleum, gas, coal, petrochemicals, synthetic fuels, specialty chemicals and fine chemicals at laboratory, pilot plant and plant scale. Cases I've supported as an expert have reached favorable pretrial settlements or resolutions.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Accident Reconstruction, Emergency Preparedness, Equipment & Machinery, Explosives, Failure Analysis, Fire, Firearms & Ballistics, Legal, Management, Marketing, Safety, Slip, Trip & Fall, Technology

Vancouver, Washington

Structural engineering, Structural forensics, Construction defects evaluation/repair, Structural design errors, Structural code review, Seismic evaluation/upgrades, Building collapse/failures, Structural repair design, Structural condition assessments, Fire & deterioration assessments

Additional Information: Mr. Erickson’s practice focuses on: • forensic investigations of building structures • assessment of structural construction defects and design errors • assessment and remediation design of distressed building structures • structural analysis of existing buildings • evaluation of insurance claims involving structural loss • assistance with the preparation or defense of legal claims associated with the structural design or construction of buildings • design of structural renovations and modifications to existing buildings • seismic evaluation and rehabilitation of existing buildings