Pipe Expert Witnesses

Tucson, Arizona

Plumbing, Failure Analysis - Chemical Pipe, Petroleum Pipe, Pipe Failure, Pipe, Piping, Pipe Explosion, Pipeline Failure, Pipe Failure Analysis, Pipe Explosion, Pipeline Failures, Industrial Pipe, Industrial Piping, Oil Piping, Natural Gas Piping, Petroleum Piping, B31.3

*500+ forensic engineering cases, $500 Million+ in cases involving nearly every kind of pipe and tubing found in residential, commercial, and industrial applications *Designed piping in every state in the U.S for over 500 large chemical, petroleum, and wastewater plants *35 years experience in design and failure analysis of pipes *Pipe Explosion Specialist * Customers include Dupont Chemical, Dow Chemical, 3M, BASF, Chevron, Exxon, Shell, Texaco, Amoco, Suncor Oil Sands and Central Arizona Project *Member, ASTM committees on standards development for Stainless and Alloy Tubular Products, Copper and Copper Alloys Pipe and Tube, and Plastic Piping Systems *Lectured at universities and provided continuing education, possessing the ability to explain complex matters in simple terms to students, juries and arbitrators *ASME Certified provider of continuing education in Material Science *Performed thousands of computer simulations and stress analyses including wind and seismic analysis of...

Los Angeles, California

Failure Analysis, Metallurgy - Automobile, Aviation & Aerospace, Motorcycle, Appliance, Engineering, Construction, Construction Defects, Corrosion, Maritime, Equipment & Machinery, Mining, Bicycles, Transportation, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Plumbing, Products Liability, Fire, Electricity, Pipe

Joseph Quinn, MS, PE, is a Forensic Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering consultant. He is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Metallurgical Engineering and is registered in 7 states (CA, PA, UT, NV, AZ, CO, WA). He has provided over 1,000 Failure Analysis investigations on metallic and non-metallic (glass, plastic, rubber, and composite) materials or products. Mr. Quinn provides metallurgical and materials consultation, expert witness testimony, and forensic failure analysis for civil litigation with retentions by defendants and plaintiffs. He has received awards in the International Metallographic Contest and has conducted several presentations on metallurgical engineering and failure analysis subjects at universities, ASM meetings, and industry events. He is President of the National Society of Professional Engineers in California (NSPE-CA) and is active in several technical societies. He has taught metallurgical engineering course topics in Principals and Applications of ...

California

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, smart contract adjudication, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, blockchain

Thirty-five years of comprehensive engineering, project delivery, and business analysis responsibilities. Currently providing independent expert witness services representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the intersection of mechanical failure, business practices, and standard of care. Specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic supply as well as water system failures, water intrusion, building maintenance, corrosion, and mechanical systems. Serving the legal, insurance, and financial industries as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. Licensed mechanical engineer experienced in aerospace, building sciences, and new technology platforms. Business founder, owner, and educator with strong speaking, authorship, and management skills. Noted researcher in engineering, finance, insurance, and technology fields. International engineering, project management and front-line team leadership. Customer service experience relat...

San Antonio, Texas

Civil Engineering, Hydrology - flood, drainage, storm, water, floodplain, dam, hydraulics, FEMA, municipal, stormwater regulation, flood plain analysis, dam construction and maintenance, road construction and repair, water resources, runoff, flow, pipe, street, utility

Registration Professional Engineer, 1990 (PA No. PE 040565 E), 1993 (TX No. 73842), 2023 (OH No. PE.88791), 2023 (KY No. 38514), 2023 (OK No. 34041), 2023 (FL No. PE95991), 2023 (NM No. 28602), 2023 (MI No. 6201312442) Experience Experienced in hydrology and hydraulics. Performed numerous flood studies for rivers and creeks, bridge hydraulic studies, reservoir analyses, drainage designs and storm water pollution prevention plan designs. Experienced with dams. Designed new dams, performed inspections, analyzed seepage conditions, developed rehabilitation programs, developed Emergency Action Plans, developed foundation-grouting programs and constructed and operated physical models. Experienced city engineer, having served in multiple cities. Designed public street, drainage, and utility improvements. Reviewed subdivision plats, proposed utility modifications and ordinances. Experienced in site development and subdivisions. Designed roads, utilities, lot layouts, grading pla...

Tacoma, Washington

Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering - trenchless, drilling, tunnel, tunneling, pipeline, HDD, microtunnel, auger, boring, pipe, ramming, sinkhole, geology, construction, DSC, differing, horizontal, directional

I am a nationally recognized Geotechnical Engineer and Trenchless Expert. I have been involved with litigation matters involving construction issues related to pipeline installations using trenchless technologies. Qualifications and Accreditation M.S., Geological Engineering, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, 1996 B.S., Geological Sciences, University of Washington, 1994 California: Professional Engineer (Civil), Cert. No. C74224 Washington: Professional Engineer (Civil), Lic. No. 37412 Alaska: Professional Engineer (Civil), Lic. No. AELC11636 Memberships and Professional Organizations American Society of Civil Engineer (ASCE) • Executive Committee, Pipeline Division, Board member, 10/2024 to present • Manual of Practice (MOP) for Introduction to Trenchless Technologies (new MOP), Committee chair, 9/2024 to present • MOP for Horizontal Directional Drilling (MOP 108) committee member, 2021 to present • MOP for the Direct Steerable Pipe Thrusting (MOP 155), committee member, 2017 t...

EDMONDS, Washington

Mechanical Engineering, Real Estate - plumbing, pipe, re-pipe, leaks, smart contract adjudication, Inspection, construction, water damage, feasibility, epoxy liner, CPVC, Aquatherm, PEX, Galvanized, copper, risk assessment, machinery, insurance, defect, blockchain

Thirty-five years of comprehensive engineering, project delivery, and business analysis responsibilities. Currently providing independent expert witness services representing both plaintiffs and defendants at the intersection of mechanical failure, business practices, and standard of care. Specific areas of practice include plumbing systems, drain, waste, vent, and domestic supply as well as water system failures, water intrusion, building maintenance, corrosion, and mechanical systems. Serving the legal, insurance, and financial industries as well as private, municipal, and institutional clients. Licensed mechanical engineer experienced in aerospace, building sciences, and new technology platforms. Business founder, owner, and educator with strong speaking, authorship, and management skills. Noted researcher in engineering, finance, insurance, and technology fields. International engineering, project management and front-line team leadership. Customer service experience relat...