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Engineering Animation: Water Infiltrates Concrete Slabs and Deteriorates Structural Steel
Can you see grass grow? Not by watching for a few minutes but you know it does because it’s higher after a week. It would be tricky to explain this…
Don’t Fall into Bad Habits – Construction Site Fall Protection
David A. Doddridge, Building Code and Construction Consultant :::: Every construction site can house a variety of hazards, no matter the size or scope of the project. However, there are…
Child Seat Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: Case Synopsis: A vehicle was entering an intersection when a pickup made a left turn across its path. The front of the…
College Swimmer and Hypoxic Training Results in Death
Thomas J. Griffiths, Ed.D., Aquatic Safety Consultant :::: During an afternoon swim team practice, a national caliber swim team member was found unconscious lying on the bottom of the swimming…
Forensic Investigation of Automotive Lights
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: For many years, automotive crash investigators and engineers have utilized light bulb filament analysis as a means to determine whether a…
The Wrong Way To Clean A Meat Mixer/Blender
Thomas J. Cocchiola, PE, CSP, Mechanical Engineering Consultant :::: Accident: A company that brands and sells meat products operates a plant with several production lines. The stainless-steel production machinery must…
Evaluating Motorcycle Skid Marks
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Senior Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: When a motorcycle leaves a skid mark leading up to a collision, it is indicative of hard braking applied by the…
Update: Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
Justin P. Schorr, Ph.D., Collision Reconstruction / Transportation Engineer :::: Recently the United States House of Representatives passed H. R. 3388: "Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle…
High-Accuracy 3D Laser Scanning Helps Illustrate Critical Measurements
Jon W. Adams, Director of Architectural & Heritage Services :::: Case study: ADA Compliance ADA standards state that, “Among other things, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures access to…
