Expert Details
Expert in Composite Fiberglass Failure Analysis and Corrosion Management, Filament Winding Analysis
Expert ID: 728915
Washington, USA
He inspects failed composite products including cargo tankers, piping, vessels and other composite products.He inspected vessels at a Nuclear plant for quality control and failure analysis of fractured areas.He inspected underground piping for waste water treatment plant piping failure and inspection of relining of existing piping for use.He inspected large wind blade failure of wind turbines and analysis of why blades failed in use.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1983 | Degree: BA | Subject: Business | Institution: Portland State University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1979 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President | Department: Technical |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for national technical inspections and business development. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2007 to Present | Agency: Department of Transportation | Role: Inspector | Description: Inspect cargo tankers per CR 49 180.407 |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: to Present | Country / Region: China | Summary: Inspection and setup of filament winding equipment in China for fabrication of tanks and piping. |
| Years: 2010 to Present | Country / Region: Canada | Summary: He inspected piping, tanks, hoods and ducting for Pulp and Paper mills throughout Canada including Chlorine Dioxide piping |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA); NTTC.DOT (National Tank Truck Carriers), NACE |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 10 publications and 1 patent. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He can be an expert witness in composite failure analysis. His experience includes government failure analysis on composite piping, tanks, field services, as well as wind blades, lined tanks, DOT transportation motor cargo vehicles. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He can support training in filament winding and corrosion failure analysis. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| With his over 35 years experience in the composites industry he is familiar with all aspects of sourcing and locating vendors and suppliers related to this industry |
Fields of Expertise
advanced composite, advanced composite manufacturing, advanced composite manufacturing cost estimation, advanced composite technology, composite material failure, composite material impact damage evaluation, composite material manufacturing, composite material manufacturing cost estimation, composite material manufacturing process development, composite material repair, composite pressure vessel, composite tank, composite-filament winding process, fiber-reinforced composite, fiberglass-reinforced composite fabrication, advanced composite forming, carbon-fiber composite, advanced composite process development, advanced composite processing, composite material electrical property, chopped-fiber composite, carbon composite, carbon fiber reinforced plastic