35 Structural Testing Expert Witnesses Found

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Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Alabama
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr. Gottuk is a recognized expert in fire detection, fire dynamics and forensics and is well published in the technical literature. He draws on his extensive experimental background and his long involvement in national codes and standards to provide clients practical and technically sound solutions to their problems. Dr. Gottuk has evaluated fire development and fire protection systems in shipboard, residential and industrial applications....

Timothy C Behrens, PE, DFE, CFI, CFEI, CVFI Charles Taylor Engineering Technical Services

Phoenix, Arizona
Mechanical Engineering, Failure Analysis - Accident Reconstruction, Automotive Engineering, Fire, Explosions, Plumbing, Premises Liability, Slip-Trip & Fall, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Products Liability, Transportation, Recreational Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Industrial Equipment & Machinery, HVAC
...Behrens has conducted hundreds of full-scale vehicle crash, fire and component-level tests, which has provided a practical basis for his extensive knowledge and expertise in the analysis of automotive fires, failures and accidents. Mr. Behrens also has expertise in fire and failure analysis involving appliances, plumbing systems, fire sprinkler systems, HVAC, and commercial/industrial equipment. Mr. Behrens is a Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) and Certified Vehicle Fire Investigator (CVFI) by the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) and a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) by the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). In addition, Mr. Behrens provides engineering expert evaluations for slip/trip & fall accidents and premises liability issues. He is a Certified XL Tribometrist (CXLT) by Excel Tribometers....

MARTIN M BALABAN, PhD, PE AR TECH

Encino, California
Accident Reconstruction, Safety - Vehicle collisions, Premises liability including slip/trip & fall, Safety, Code Compliance, Construction & Industrial Accidents, Failure Analysis, Human Factors, Biomechanics, Mechanical Engineering, OSHA, ADA compliance, Products Liability, Criminal, Licensed Safety Engineer by State of California
...Premises Liability: Code Compliance, Slip, trip, floor friction testing, stairway & ramp accidents, glass injuries, guardrails; illumination issues; manual & electronic gates, ladders, door closing mechanisms, falling objects, structural failures. Occupancies include single- and multi-family residences, retail stores, office buildings, garages, sidewalks, parks and other public access. Industrial & Construction accidents: Walking-working surfaces including ramps, hoisting & conveying, powered lifts, work platforms, forklifts, construction vehicles, materials handling & storage, machine guarding, ladders, scaffolding, trenching & shoring, Cal-OSHA compliance, lockout/tagout, IIPP analysis, human factors & ergonomics issues. Products Liability: Liability regarding design, manufacturing, maintenance, failure to warn....

Johann B Garovi InterContinental HEAVY CIVIL ESTIMATOR INC. USA

SANTA ROSA, California
Construction, Dispute Resolution - Detailed Cost Estimates, Quantity Survey, Means & Methods, Construction Techniques, Project Schedule, Nuclear Power Plant Concrete Structure, Suspension Bridge, Segmental Bridge, Arch Bridge, Marine Caisson Foundation, Pile Foundation, Roadways, Railways, Claim Preparation, Litigation Support
...Over 50 years of experience in the fields of heavy civil concrete work nuclear power plants structures in California Texas New York Virginia Georgia UK for the concrete structures including reactor building turbine building radwaste building and control structures with associated large scale sitework and submerged water intake structures. Hundreds of kilometers of heavy roadway construction quarry development and operation for material sourcing heavy haul transport and roadbed construction including mobile and stationary asphalt plants concrete plants airfields and workers camps in the remote Northwest Territories Canada accessing the far North Artic Diamond Mines about 320 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife and 200 kilometer south of the Artic Circle. Railway bridges with suspended falsework method. Roadway Bridges: Cast-in-place post-tensioned and pre-cast pre-stressed concrete segmental bridge construction concrete and steel box girder bridges arch bridges....

Paul W Jacobs Paul Jacobs Forensic Imaging and Analysis

Sacramento, California
Video, Accident Reconstruction - Visibility, Daytime Visibility, Nighttime Visibility, Visibility Study, Visibility Analysis, Video, Video Analysis, Photography, Photo Analysis, Photogrammetry, Mapping, Visual, Drone, UAV, Aerial, GIS, Animation, Photomodeling, 3D, Audio, Enhancement, Authentication, Lighting, Human Factors
...Daytime, nighttime, and low light visibility studies use photographic, video and metric data capture of controlled tests to document scene elements impacting visibility such as: lighting, contrast, glare, occlusions, conspicuity and anomalies. Upon leaving a career in law enforcement, Paul pursued commercial photography before connecting with an established expert in the field of driver's eye visibility, video, photography and photogrammetry. For the next several years, Paul worked with numerous experts in complementary fields- conducting tests, studies, experiments, and validation of quantifiable methods of documenting visibility. An autodidact by nature, Paul is continually expanding his knowledge in the fields of visibility, imaging, accident reconstruction and human factors. Paul conducts independent testing and experimentation meant to advance the science....

Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA Community Engineering Services, PLLC

California
Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.
...Technical specialties include plumbing systems (failures, leaks, defects and corrosion), building envelope failures resulting in mold or water damage, Real Estate transactions, mechanical failures due to improper maintenance or operation, Investigation, testing, and report writing. Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices. Registered professional engineer in California and Washington. Began career working as a mechanical fabricator and design engineer. Recruited by The Northrop Corporation developing composite structures for military aircraft.  Joined Hughes Aircraft Space and Communication Systems, designing precision mechanisms for satellite ejection from an orbiting vehicle. ...

Ronald D Schapf, PE ER3 Engineering

Newbury Park, California
Mechanical Engineering, Motorcycle - ATV, specialty machinery, hydraulic brakes, drive train, zip line brakes, Quads, construction machinery, suspensions, steering, accidents, off road vehicle, side by side, off road tires, theme park ride, utility vehicle, on road vehicle, recreational vehicle, vehicle dynamics, themed show equipment
...Licensed P.E. in CA and NV Extensive experience with: ATV and side by side suspension design, calibration and testing. ATV and side by side steering and brake system and component design and testing. ATV and side by side drive train design and testing. On road truck suspension design. Specialty equipment design. Theme Park Ride design experience Theme Park Ride 3rd party review experience with significant finds. Theme Park Show Equipment design. Zip Line Brake system design. Extensive knowledge of materials, finishes, manufacturing methods. Experienced in stress analysis and rigid body dynamics analysis. Experienced in structural carbon fiber design and analysis.

Mingxi Zheng, MS, PE BEAR INC.

Berkeley, California
Products Liability, Mechanical Engineering - Accident Reconstruction, Failure Analysis, FMEA, Material Characterization and Testing, Material Properties, Metallurgy, Manufacturing, Aviation & Aerospace, 3D printing, Automotive, Slip Trip & Fall, Warnings & Labels, Oil and Gas, Product Development, Laboratories & Testing
...With a specialty in metallurgy, fracture mechanics and failure analysis, she has experience in materials testing and process development in the aerospace and manufacturing industries, Prior to joining Berkeley Engineering And Research, Inc., she held engineering roles at SpaceX, Virgin Orbit, and Carbon 3D, where she worked on integrating Mil, ASTM, ISO, and NASA specifications into the product development process during transitions from R&D to production. In addition to knowledge of traditional materials and processing methods, she has developed characterization methods for additive manufacturing of metallic and polymeric materials. Her skills take a big picture approach, centering on the intersection of materials science and mechanical design, among other fields....

Frederick C Anderson, PE Advantec Engineering LLC

Avon, Connecticut
Failure Analysis, Products Liability - Metallurgy, Materials Science, Forensic Engineering, Corrosion, Fatigue, Fracture, Pipe/Tube/PEX/CPVC, Valve, Bolt, Coupling, Boiler, Power Plant, Quality, Weld, Aerial Lift, Hoist, Wire Rope, Fire Protection, Plumbing, Construction Defects
...Anderson is the founder of Advantec Engineering LLC and provides expert consultation, laboratory testing and analysis, and litigation support regarding materials failure analysis, forensic engineering investigations, corrosion, and structural analysis. He has more than forty years of professional engineering experience. Mr. Anderson has provided engineering support and/or testimony for cases involving product liability, industrial accidents and equipment failures, commercial and residential accidents and equipment failures, bridge structures, and aircraft, marine, and vehicle accidents. He has also provided expert testimony and/or litigation support in cases involving flow accelerated corrosion, stress corrosion, corrosion fatigue, pitting, weld defects, and fitness for service of large industrial components, commercial products, and consumer products. Mr....

Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC Först Consulting Group

District Of Columbia
Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis.
...This includes building pathology, structural capability, home energy performance, EIF’s and stucco, failed showers systems, insulation and attic ventilation, siding/facades and rain screens, water and air infiltration and testing, vapor retarder/barriers, infrared thermography, moisture management, and evaluation of other building systems. As an expert witness, Mr. Furlong applies his extensive knowledge and expertise of building and construction practices, as well as job-site health and safety in order to provide the consumer and the legal community with relevant opinions and professional advice. Mr. Furlong's responsibilities within Först Consulting Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Mr....

Alfonso E. Alzamora, PE, CGC GCI Consultants, LLC

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Construction Defects, Engineering - Building Enclosures, Exterior Walls and Cladding Systems, Fenestrations and Glazing Systems, Waterproofing Systems, Roofing Systems, Water Intrusion Investigations, and Wind Damage Investigations
I am a Professional Engineer and a Certified General Contractor with 20 years of consulting and engineering experience, specializing in the design, evaluation, inspection, and testing of building envelope systems, including exterior wall claddings, glazing systems, fenestrations, waterproofing systems, and roofing systems, for new and existing structures. I am a member of various industry organizations and an accredited LEED professional. I have worked on hundreds of projects throughout North America and the Caribbean. I enjoy providing technical expertise on all types of building projects to develop and construct high-performance building enclosure systems. I have extensive experience conducting forensic evaluations on buildings with envelope performance problems, which often lead to remedial design and management of restoration programs and expert witness testimony.

Richard S. Barrow, PE, SI Barrow Engineering, LLC

Estero, Florida
Structural Engineering, Building Inspection - Structural failures, structural engineering, Structural design, design errors, structural inspections, building collapse, building codes, structural repairs, forensic engineering, special inspector, special inspection, threshold inspection
...Barrow has been practicing structural engineering for the past 35 years. He founded Barrow Engineering, LLC which focuses on forensic engineering and the associated repairs and claim investigations. Mr. Barrow has performed numerous forensic investigations involving structural failures, design deficiencies, faulty construction, construction pay applications, failure to disclose defects, grading issues, cladding failures, roof damage, site plans, pool leaks, water intrusion, fire, wind, subsidence, and vehicular impact. Design of shoring, and other remedial actions have been provided as part of forensic projects where there are conditions that may become unsafe or need repair. Mr. Barrow is experienced in insurance claim work, litigation, and testimony involving legal issues. He has testified under oath in court and in depositions and has presented at mediation and arbitration hearings. Prior to Barrow Engineering, LLC, Mr....

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Florida
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr. Gottuk is a recognized expert in fire detection, fire dynamics and forensics and is well published in the technical literature. He draws on his extensive experimental background and his long involvement in national codes and standards to provide clients practical and technically sound solutions to their problems. Dr. Gottuk has evaluated fire development and fire protection systems in shipboard, residential and industrial applications....

David G. Curry, Ph.D., CIIFP,CSP Solution Engineering Group

Montgomery, Illinois
Human Factors, Safety - Applied Human Performance, Ergonomics, Human Behavior, Human Capabilities, Human Limitations, Air-and-Surface Vehicle Control, Slips, trips, and falls, Safety Evaluations, Instructions and Warnings, Human/Machine Interface, Expert Testimony, Accident Investigation
...Areas of particular expertise include: human-machine interface design and evaluation, human capabilities and limitations in applied environments, industrial ergonomics, instructions and warnings, perception/vision/visibility, slips/trips/falls, the evaluation of equipment/facilities/structures from a human use standpoint, and safety-related issues in general. He is recognized as an expert in operator-vehicle interaction and is a Certified Human Factors Professional. He is the author of over fifty technical papers dealing with various issues relating to applied human performance, safety, and accident investigation. He holds several patents and has or does serve as a member of national standards-making committees for a variety of organizations (e.g., ANSI, ASTM, and SAE.) He has provided expert testimony in both State and Federal courts. Dr. Curry holds graduate degrees in Experimental, Human Factors, and Cognitive/Perceptual Psychology, Industrial Engineering, and Business....

Ronald Barrett Barrett Aerospace Technologies

Lawrence, Kansas
Aviation & Aerospace, Engineering - Aerospace, Aviation, Engineering, Aircraft Design, Aerodynamics, Structures, Smart Structures, Stability and Control, Propulsion, UAV, UAM and UAS, Drone, Missile, Munition, Helicopter, Electric Flight, Flying Toys, Flight Testing, Aircraft Crashworthiness, Cost Analysis, Patents
...I have worked in many corners of aerospace technology from flight test engineer to USAF weaponeer. I specialize in Adaptive Aerostructures and Aircraft Design. I regularly work on urban-air-mobility (UAM), uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, large commercial aircraft, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), convertible aircraft, general aviation aircraft, missiles, munitions, rotorcraft, electric and hybrid aircraft, stealth aircraft technologies and educational flying toys. The lab I currently run leads the world in several corners of aerospace technology and has produced aircraft that have been transitioned to serial commercial production and hold world records for their class. I teach both undergraduate and graduate courses on Aircraft Design, IP Protection, Adaptive Structures, Propulsion, Jet Engine Design, Rotorcraft Engineering, Weapon System Design, Aerodynamics, Stability and Control, Instrumentation, Performance and Program Cost Analysis....

Robert L Fulmer Fulmer Associates LLC

Durham, Maine
Construction Defects, Construction - Slate Roofing, Copper Roofing, Steeple Inspection, Tower Inspection, Roof Design, Historic Restoration, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Cedar Roofing, Tile Roofing, Single-Ply Membrane, Roofing Specification, metal roofing, masonry, walls, windows, below-grade, waterproofing, construction defects
As Principal of Fulmer Associates LLC, Robert Fulmer utilizes his 38 years of professional practice and consulting experience within the building enclosure construction industry, to provide building exterior design, assessment and project management services for institutional, academic and residential structures through the application of contemporary building science and current industry standards. Robert’s professional experience includes all building enclosure systems, including all types of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, with extensive expertise in slate, copper, tile and wood roof systems. Also, included are all types of masonry wall and window systems, stucco, plaza decks and below-grade waterproofing. He is a published author and has lectured throughout the U.S. on various exterior building science topics....

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Ellicott CIty, Maryland
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr. Gottuk is a recognized expert in fire detection, fire dynamics and forensics and is well published in the technical literature. He draws on his extensive experimental background and his long involvement in national codes and standards to provide clients practical and technically sound solutions to their problems. Dr. Gottuk has evaluated fire development and fire protection systems in shipboard, residential and industrial applications....

Robert L Fulmer Fulmer Associates LLC

Massachusetts
Construction Defects, Construction - Slate Roofing, Copper Roofing, Steeple Inspection, Tower Inspection, Roof Design, Historic Restoration, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Cedar Roofing, Tile Roofing, Single-Ply Membrane, Roofing Specification, metal roofing, masonry, walls, windows, below-grade, waterproofing, construction defects
As Principal of Fulmer Associates LLC, Robert Fulmer utilizes his 38 years of professional practice and consulting experience within the building enclosure construction industry, to provide building exterior design, assessment and project management services for institutional, academic and residential structures through the application of contemporary building science and current industry standards. Robert’s professional experience includes all building enclosure systems, including all types of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, with extensive expertise in slate, copper, tile and wood roof systems. Also, included are all types of masonry wall and window systems, stucco, plaza decks and below-grade waterproofing. He is a published author and has lectured throughout the U.S. on various exterior building science topics....

Jeffrey E Bartrem, C.B.I. Professional Inspection Consultants, Inc.

Williamston, Michigan
Building Inspection, Construction - Premises Liability, Property Litigation,Negligence Actions, Building Code, Wrongful Death,Residential & Commercial Structures,Fire,Electrical,Mechanical, Plumbing,Zoning,Slip & Fall,Workmanship,Water Testing,Building Inspection, Maintenance, Safety,Code Research, Cost Estimating
Tens of Thousands of Building Inspections performed. Certified Building Inspector, I.C.B.O - International Code Council Registered Building Inspector, State of MI Registered Building Official, State of Michigan Registered Plan Reviewer, State of MI 2009 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Lead Evaluator Training 1998 Professional Development Committee, International Conference of Building Officials 1987 Rehabilitation Construction Specialist, National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials 1983 Licensed Residential Builder, State of MI 2010 International Accreditation Service, International Code Council, Building Department Evaluator, Construction Practices Assessment Team, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 2009 Faculty, Michigan State Univ., School of Planning, Design and Construction, Construction Management Program, Adjunct Instructor, Commercial, Fire and Residential Building Codes 1984 President, Professional Inspection Consultants, Inc...

David M Hallman, MS, PE Hallman Engineering LLC

Maple Grove, Minnesota
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Automotive, Vehicle Fires, Crash Data, Failure Analysis, Origin and Cause, Vehicle Mechanical, Farm Equipment, CDR, EDR, Heavy Truck Data, Motorcycle Crash, Infotainment
I am a Licensed Professional Engineer in ten states with over twenty-nine years combined experience in materials research, mechanical engineering and design, crash testing research and crash investigation and reconstruction, vehicle fire research and investigation, automotive mechanics and forensic mechanical and materials investigation. I hold degrees in mechanical engineering (BS) and materials science and engineering (MS). I work on a wide variety of forensic mechanical and forensic metallurgical investigations. These investigations have included but are not limited to an elevator failure involving materials and design issues, a personal injury involving a paper shredder, multiple cases involving farm equipment and personal injuries, machine guarding cases, chair collapse cases, bolted joint failures, patient lifter failures, vehicle hand control issues, and tipped telehandler and boom crane cases....

Jared Krupa, PE K2 Engineering

Reno, Nevada
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering - zipline engineering, zip lines, aerial adventure challenge courses, ASTM, structure fire repair design evaluation, NAARSO, ACCT, wood structures, amusement ride inspections, pre manufactured wood trusses, ASTM F2959, IBC wind snow seismic design
...Krupa is a principal engineer at K2 Engineering and Structural Design, LLC (K2). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and Professional Engineering licenses in multiple US states. Jared started his structural engineering career in 1999 and has since advanced his profession into more specialized fields such as the amusement ride industry and design/analysis of buildings damaged by fire. Founded in February 2005, K2 is a medium-sized engineering firm located in Reno, Nevada, that focuses on the structural design of commercial buildings, residential homes, and amusement rides and attractions. K2 provides quality engineering services to architects, designers, owners, building contractors and developers with a focus on efficiency and constructability. K2’s staff has over 60 years of experience in the design of projects both large and small in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe....

Robert L Fulmer Fulmer Associates LLC

New Hampshire
Construction Defects, Construction - Slate Roofing, Copper Roofing, Steeple Inspection, Tower Inspection, Roof Design, Historic Restoration, Building Envelope, Waterproofing, Cedar Roofing, Tile Roofing, Single-Ply Membrane, Roofing Specification, metal roofing, masonry, walls, windows, below-grade, waterproofing, construction defects
As Principal of Fulmer Associates LLC, Robert Fulmer utilizes his 38 years of professional practice and consulting experience within the building enclosure construction industry, to provide building exterior design, assessment and project management services for institutional, academic and residential structures through the application of contemporary building science and current industry standards. Robert’s professional experience includes all building enclosure systems, including all types of low-slope and steep-slope roof systems, with extensive expertise in slate, copper, tile and wood roof systems. Also, included are all types of masonry wall and window systems, stucco, plaza decks and below-grade waterproofing. He is a published author and has lectured throughout the U.S. on various exterior building science topics....

D.R. Foster, PhD, PE Expert Welding Engineering and Inspection

Swedesboro, New Jersey
Failure Analysis, Safety - Welding Engineering, Weld Failures, Welding Design, Industrial Safety, 3D Printing of Metals, Welding, Welding Safety, Inspection, Welding Metallurgy, Welding Defects, Torch cutting, Forensics, Codes Compliance, Non-Destructive Testing, Manufacturing, Marine, Navy, Aerospace, Military, ASME, AWS
...Foster is an expert in regard to the design, manufacture, testing, and safety associated with welded structures. In addition to Dr. Foster’s significant experience in the field of welding engineering in both academia and industry, Dr. Foster possesses a BS, MS, and PhD in Welding Engineering. Strongly dedicated to his craft, Dr. Foster has earned multiple certifications related to fields of welding engineering and inspection. These certifications include Certified Welder (CW), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS), Certified NDT Level III Inspector (NDT III) and Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), all of which have prepared Dr. Foster exceptionally well to properly analyze failures and other welding problems that are the subject of litigation. Dr....

Barry Formisano Formisano & Associates, Inc.

Gardiner, New York
Failure Analysis, Metallurgy - Weld Failures, Welding Safety, Welding Processes, Weld Inspection and testing, Weld Engineering, Weld Metallurgy, Brazing and soldering, Manufacturing Weld Defects, Weld Structural Fabrication, Pipeline Weld Failures, Welding Codes Compliance, Construction Weld Failures, Welding Consulting
I have been an independent welding consultant since 1992, with 30+ years experience in the welding industry involving research and development and industrial applications of welding procedure qualifications of record, welding procedure specifications, welding fabrication, welder performance qualifications, nondestructive and destructive inspection and testing of welds, and weld failure analysis. As a consulting and testifying expert witness I have been qualified by Courts in several states; and have been retained by both plaintiffs and defendants for lawsuits involving product liability, manufacturing defects, personal injury and code compliance. I hold degrees in Welding Technology, Mathematics and Science; in addition to college level teaching credentials in the field of welding. Previous employment includes positions with the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Laboratory; these positions required a high level security "Q" clearance....

Paul Abato, Ph.D.

Providence, Rhode Island
Pharmaceutical Research, Chemistry & Chemicals - Drug Formulation, Biotechnology, liquid formulation, medicinal chemist, organic chemist, pharmcokinetics, stability studies, dietary supplements, tetracyclines, synthetic biology, breathalyzer, drug tests
...His expertise includes drug research, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, drug formulation for; IT, IV, IP, ICV, IN, IM and oral dosing routs, stability studies, extensive structure-activity relationships, efficacy, pharmacokinetics, as well as all pre-clinical testing required for IND submission to the FDA. Dr Abato was awarded the prestigious “Heroes of Chemistry Award” by the American Chemical Society in 2019 for his contribution to NUZYRA, the latest antibiotic that works on antibacterial resistant bacteria. Additionally, he has developed qualified clinical candidates for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Multiple Sclerosis. As a Medicinal Chemist, Dr Abato has also conducted research in the areas of Malaria, Tuberculosis and Cancer. PHARMACEUTICAL CONSULTING Dr Abato provides consulting services for medicinal chemistry, drug formulation, chemistry manufacturing and controls, literature search/summary and management of CROs.

George M. Blackburn, B.Arch., M.Arch., Emeritus AIA, BETEC, ABAA Blackburn Architecture

Maryville, Tennessee
Architecture, Construction Defects - Architectual Errors & Omissions, Construction Defects, Building Inspection, Building Condition & Damage, Property Damage Cause, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration & Mediation, Disaster Recovery & Restoration, Environmental, Expert Witness, Slip, Trip, & Fall Injury, Forensics
Currently independently working as an Emeritus Architect consulting for building enclosure forensic & diagnostic of existing building enclosure condition assessments & documentation, building damage analysis with cause, origin, & extent of damage opinions, estimates of costs to repair or replace, building design & construction document reviews, construction quality assurance inspections, effective performance verification test recommendations, provide legal question & issue consulting, depositions & trial testimony for numerous lawsuits and insurance claims for both plaintiff or claimant & defense. Legal issues include building construction & material defects, design errors & omissions, personal injury, and property damage from wind & other weather causes, tidal surge & rising water, and fire. He has Bachelor and Master of Architecture degrees from the Tulane University School of Architecture....

Yasser M. Abdelhamid, PhD Bryant Consultants

Carrollton, Texas
Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Defects - Civil Engineering, Expansive Soil, Foundation Analysis and Design, Settlement, Heave, Pavement, Retaining Walls, Slope Stability, Numerical Modeling, Seepage, Drainage, Erosion, Hydrology, Seismic, Earthquake Engineering, Laboratory Testing, Structural Engineering, Construction Defects
...He devises protocols for geotechnical and geophysical testing, in-situ long-term monitoring, lab testing and analysis. He is also heavily involved in preparing and reviewing proposals and expert reports for geotechnical exploration and litigated and non-litigated forensic projects. Dr. Abdelhamid is responsible for meeting clients during the proposal phase, the investigation phase and after releasing the final report to ensure client satisfaction. Dr. Abdelhamid has performed work at wide variety of forensic projects. He evaluated numerous residential buildings from single family house to a whole subdivision. Dr. Abdelhamid also evaluated many commercial, school, hospital, garage buildings. He performed stability analysis for various earth slopes, retaining walls and sheet pile walls. He performed forensic analysis on a wide range of pavement projects from a parking lot to a 40-mile long highway....

John Bryant, P.G., P.E., CPG, D.GE, M.ASCE, F.PTI Bryant Consultants Operating LLC

Carrollton, Texas
Geotechnical Engineering, Hydrology - forensic, geotechnical, geo-structural, and geophysical modeling and testing, expert witness testimony, arbitrations, court cases, soil-structure interaction, geophysics, and hydrological modeling.
...John Bryant is the principal in charge of all engineering operations including forensic, geotechnical, geo-structural, and geophysical modeling and testing. Dr. Bryant coordinates the operations of the company with other affiliated technical experts when required. He has provided expert witness testimony in over 300 arbitrations and court cases over the past 25 years. Dr. Bryant’s expertise includes soil-structure interaction, geophysics, and hydrological modeling. Noteworthy projects include Millennium Tower, State Highway 130, and Allen Eagle Stadium.

Jay H Daily JHD Product Liability Consulting

ROWLETT, Texas
Products Liability, Manufacturing - Testing, Failure Analysis, Ergonomics, Product Design, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Premises Liability, Structural Engineering, Warnings and Labels, Slip, Trip & Fall, Metallurgy, Machinery/Equipment
...I have the ability and resources to do physical testing of products, materials, including destructive and non-destructive testing. Strong analytical skills to assess product design and performance empirically and theoretically relative to specific industry standards. I am well versed in safety warnings and labels, and the responsibilities these requirements place on manufacturers of products and equipment.

Daniel . Gottuk, PhD Gottuk Engineering

Texas
Fire, Engineering - Fire Protection Engineering, Arson, Smoke Detection, Fire Alarm, Fire detection, Smoke and CO alarms, Forensic engineering, Fire spread analysis, Fire recreation, Origin and cause investigation, Consumer products, Failure Analysis, Modeling
...Other specific service areas include: Arson Investigation, Origin & Cause Investigations; Fire Spread Analysis; Fire Modeling; Fire Testing; Sprinkler Systems; Inadvertent Discharge; Corrosion; Fire Alarm Systems; Smoke Alarms; Carbon Monoxide; Kitchen Hood Suppression; Battery Fires (including Lithium and Lithium Ion); Building Insulation Fires; Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (SFRM); Structural Fire Protection; Combustible Dust Hazards; Dust Explosions; Laboratory & Evidence Examination. Dr. Gottuk is a recognized expert in fire detection, fire dynamics and forensics and is well published in the technical literature. He draws on his extensive experimental background and his long involvement in national codes and standards to provide clients practical and technically sound solutions to their problems. Dr. Gottuk has evaluated fire development and fire protection systems in shipboard, residential and industrial applications....

Floyd McConnell, PE, MBA Revital Air LLC

Fate, Texas
Business Operations, Aviation & Aerospace - International Business Development, International Trade, International Arms Trade, Manufacturing, Environmental and safety compliance, Plant Management, Business Practices, Corporate Investigations, Business Practices, Business Administration
...These businesses included: - Turbine engine components: Blisks/Integrated Bladed Rotors, blades, vanes, engine structural components, and compressor section assembly. - Aircraft structures: the design, manufacture, assembly, and final aircraft assembly. Functions included metal fabrication, composites, aircraft wiring, assembly, tooling, and systems integration of components such as horizontal stabilizers, nacelles, flight controls, wings, and assembly of the aircraft. - Electronics manufacturing: PCB manufacturing, “black” box assembly, test, and sub-system integration. - Aircraft modification, integration and testing: design, development, test and delivery of highly complex systems including airborne and ground-based avionics, weapons and surveillance systems. - Operational maintenance of aircraft. He has been engaged as an expert witness for business practices and executive management....

Monty G Myers, PE Eureka Software Solutions, Inc.

Austin, Texas
Software Engineering, Intellectual Property - Software Industry, Source Code, Software Patents, Software Trade Marks, Software Antitrust, Software Trade Secrets, Source Code Review, Source Code Comparison, Source Code Misappropriation, Open Source Licensing, Source Code, Computer Forensics
.... • Regular use of proprietary and licensed tools and software to assist with source code analysis and performance testing, load testing, data recovery and extraction, metadata review and management, and e-discovery. • Experience performing analyses supporting matters involving alleged evidence destruction where negative inferences, death penalty sanctions, or other relief is sought by a party. Practical Implementations of Expertise: • Review and comparison of software source code and functionality in relation to contractual commitments and requirements and/or protected intellectual property including, trade secrets, copyrights, and patents. • Computer/software forensics – able to reverse engineer and reconstruct hardware and software environments from backups, remnants, and fragments of deprecated software....

Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC Först Consulting Group

Middleburg, Virginia
Construction Defects, Construction - Forensic investigation, building pathology, failure analysis, technical reporting, construction claims, litigation support, insurance, building code, EIFs, stucco, building envelope, facades, rainscreen, infrared, moisture, structural capability, energy conservation, contract analysis.
...This includes building pathology, structural capability, home energy performance, EIF’s and stucco, failed showers systems, insulation and attic ventilation, siding/facades and rain screens, water and air infiltration and testing, vapor retarder/barriers, infrared thermography, moisture management, and evaluation of other building systems. As an expert witness, Mr. Furlong applies his extensive knowledge and expertise of building and construction practices, as well as job-site health and safety in order to provide the consumer and the legal community with relevant opinions and professional advice. Mr. Furlong's responsibilities within Först Consulting Group are to provide our clients with expertise in construction defect forensic investigation, litigation support, building, electrical, and mechanical inspections, and expert legal support services. Additionally, Mr....

Tarek Omar, PhD ART, LLC

McLean, Virginia
Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction - Accident investigation and reconstruction, forensic engineering, personal injury, highway safety, structural analysis, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), airbag & seatbelt, guardrails, patent infringement; slip, trip & falls; crashworthiness, fuel tank, and pipelines analysis
Experts in our consulting firm (ART, LLC) have more than 28 years of superior expertise in the areas of Mechanical Engineering, accident investigation and reconstruction, personal injury, highway safety, forensic engineering, automotive/vehicular engineering, Computer Simulation, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), and structural analysis. We also conducted lots of research on guardrails, airbag & seatbelt fatalities/injuries; slip, trip & falls; patent infringement, crashworthiness, failure analysis, fuel tank, and pipelines. ART experts are widely recognized as world leaders in advanced computer simulations of complicated structural, crashes, and impact-related problems. We conducted a wide variety of successful projects and accident reconstruction analyses for many government agencies, private industry, and engineering and law firms....

Daniel R Robles, PE, MBA Community Engineering Services, PLLC

EDMONDS, Washington
Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, failures, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, standard of care, Blockchain, smart contract adjudication.
...Technical specialties include plumbing systems (failures, leaks, defects and corrosion), building envelope failures resulting in mold or water damage, Real Estate transactions, mechanical failures due to improper maintenance or operation, Investigation, testing, and report writing. Excellent public speaking skills with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and accessible terms. Knowledgable in recent technologies such as blockchain, digital twin, and digital twin applications for the engineering professions. Experienced in cross border and international engineering practices. Registered professional engineer in California and Washington. Began career working as a mechanical fabricator and design engineer. Recruited by The Northrop Corporation developing composite structures for military aircraft.  Joined Hughes Aircraft Space and Communication Systems, designing precision mechanisms for satellite ejection from an orbiting vehicle. ...