Ronald D Schapf, PE Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Mechanical Engineer, ATV, Theme Park, Heavy Equip.

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Mechanical Engineering and Motorcycle

Keywords/Search Terms:

ATV, specialty machinery, hydraulic brakes, drive train, zip line brakes, Quads, construction machinery, suspensions, steering, accidents, off road vehicle, side by side, off road tires, theme park ride, utility vehicle, on road vehicle, recreational vehicle, vehicle dynamics, themed show equipment

Education:

Bachelor Applied Sciences, Mech Engineering, University of Waterloo

Years in Practice:

35

Additional Information

Degreed mechanical engineer with 30+ years of continuous design experience. Licensed P.E. in CA and NV Extensive experience with: ATV and side by side suspension design, calibration and testing. ATV and side by side steering and brake system and component design and testing. ATV and side by side drive train design and testing. On road truck suspension design. Specialty equipment design. Theme Park Ride design experience Theme Park Ride 3rd party review experience with significant finds. Theme Park Show Equipment design. Zip Line Brake system design. Extensive knowledge of materials, finishes, manufacturing methods. Experienced in stress analysis and rigid body dynamics analysis. Experienced in structural carbon fiber design and analysis.