Mechanical & Structural Engineering
Location: Rhode Island, USA
Area Served: USA

Services Available
Specializing in:
Product Failure
Product Related Injuries
Design & Construction
Industrial Accidents
Mechanical/Structural Evaluation
Patent Infringement
Failure Analysis
Power Plants Piping, Valves and Tanks

Qualifications
Education:
ASME, 1966 Wentworth Institute
BSME, 1969 University of New Haven
MSME, 1972 University of Rhode Island
P.E. Licenses: Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Michigan

Summary of Experience:

Thirty years experience in the design analysis, inspection and auditing of piping, pipe supports and other mechanical components. Extensive experience in design reviews, field inspections and reviews, rate case reviews and expert witness testimony.

10 years - Experience in developing litigation rate-case exhibits and detailed supporting testimony for utilities and law firms. Areas involved were: piping, pipe supports, pressure vessel, construction, fire protection, heat transfer analysis, environmental qualification of equipment, welding, product design, and patent information.

5 years - Experience in quality assurance and related disciplines. Performed numerous technical audits to assure compliance with ANSI N45.2.11, ASME Section III requirements and NRC and FSAR commitments.

10 years - Experience in design, analysis and field engineering of piping, supports, structures and mechanical equipment considering thermal, deadweight and earthquake in accordance with ASME, ANSI, AWS, and NRC requirements. As Director of Research, Development and Engineering, was responsible for the development and qualification testing of a new line of hydraulic snubbers designed for extended life.

5 years - Experience performing system design and analysis for naval nuclear submarine piping systems. Duties included on board system evaluation during sea trials. Used finite element analysis techniques to evaluate special design considerations.