Over 25 years experience in forensic civil, structural and mechanical engineering. His specific involvements include evaluating structural damage to residential and commercial buildings. Investigating causes of failures, document current conditions and provide expert testimony. Typical projects include evaluating collapsed commercial and residential structures, foundation and roof damage. Evaluation of existing buildings for conformance of building codes and normal design practice. He has participated in insurance investigations and arbitrations, and has appeared numerous times in court as an expert witness for plaintiffs and defendants.
Publications:
2010 International Conference on Structures & Architecture, Cable Stayed Cathedral Ceiling.
Computer User Magazine August 1999, How to Convert a PC into a Linux Webserver.
Education:
Purdue University, W. Lafayette, Indiana, Master of Science Civil Engineer 1984. Attended Purdue on a Scholarship.
University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, Bachelor of Science CE 1982. Was a Research Assistant to the Structural Engineering Department in my senior year at Idaho.
Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, CSS in Administration and Management, 1985 - 1987.
