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Urban Hog Riding Risks
Johann F. Szautner, D.I.,P.E.,P.L.S. :::: Case Synopsis: For motorcyclists, nothing beats a leisurely ride on a warm, sunny, spring day, especially after enduring a long frigid winter. On such a…
Nissan Recalls Infinity JX35: Due To Defective Fuel Gauge Systems
Early August 2012, Nissan, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced plans to recall approximately 7,800 model year 2013 Infinity JX35, manufactured during the first half…
Retail Design – An Accident Waiting to Happen.
In the world of retail there is a specialty known as Store Planning. This niche design discipline concentrates on generating the most dollars per square foot through innovative store design…
Motorcycle Fast Facts: “Rake”
An Important aspect of motorcycle chassis geometry is the angle of the steering axis from vertical. This is known as the “rake” of a motorcycle. A motorcycle with more “rake”…
Motorcycle Fast Facts: Controlling the Lean Angle
Motorcycle Fast Facts: A motorcyclist can control the lean angle of a motorcycle in a curve by his or her body position in the saddle. By displacing their body towards…
DJS Associates Announces Utilization of Panoramic / 360° Photography with Fisheye Lens Technology
DJS Associates is utilizing a new process where a DSLR camera equipped with a Fisheye Lens is deployed at our existing laser scan setup locations. This new technology allows us…
Nissan Pathfinder Class Action Settlement
R. Scott King, BSME :::: Nissan North America and attorneys representing a nationwide class of certain Nissan Pathfinder and similar SUV owners have reached a settlement agreement that will extend…
Garment Press Malfunction
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP :::: Case Synopsis: A worker at a drycleaning facility sustained severe burns when a garment press malfunctioned and unexpectedly closed on his hands. An operator…
Infant Stroller Causes Skin Rash
Kenneth A. Brown, Ph.D. :::: Case Synopsis: In early summer, a young mother purchased an infant stroller at a local store. With the infant safely strapped in the new stroller,…
