Blog Posts
Young Boy Drowns at Guarded Pond
Tom J. Griffiths, Ed.D., Aquatic/Water Safety Expert :::: In this case study, an Aquatics Expert was requested to determine if the certified lifeguard on duty was properly supervising local a…
Tree Causes Fatalities
Russell E. Carlson, RCA, BCMA, Arboricultural Consultant :::: In this case study, an Arboricultural (tree) Expert was requested to determine whether the defects present in a tree were identifiable in…
HOT-SHOCK
Leslie E. Lovre, Technical Assistant :::: Automotive engineers are routinely asked to inspect and document vehicles to rule in or rule out potential vehicle malfunctions as possible factors to a…
The Problem with “Fog”
Johann F. Szautner, PE, Civil Engineer :::: If your work involves commercial kitchens, plumbing, or municipal code enforcement, you may know that fog can have a different meaning from what…
Cows on the Highway!
Bob Kingsbery, Livestock / Fence Technology Expert :::: Case Synopsis: One evening, an engineer was driving home from his job when he collided with a cow that was loose on…
Understanding Train Accidents Through Engineering Animations
Hugh B. Borbidge, BSME, Director of Engineering Animations :::: Lately, it seems that the news has reported on an increase in train accidents. They can be classified into two main…
“Ride on Red” Law in Pennsylvania
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Senior Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: For over a year now, a new law in Pennsylvania has allowed for any vehicle (i.e., car, bicycle, motorcycle, even a…
New Technology in Forensic Engineering Keeps “Flying” Ahead
Steven M. Schorr, PE, President of DJS Associates and Lead Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: Look up in the sky, it seems like you see them everywhere... Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s),…
Shortest Route Not Always the Best on Work Site
LT. Col. Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / OSHA Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: A material delivery-man was walking on the construction site to determine where materials needed to…
