Ken D Karston, S.E., P.E. Expert Witness
Curriculum Vitae

Structural Engineer Expert Witness

Contact this Expert Witness

  • Company: K.ENG LLC
  • Phone: 312-238-8968
  • Cell: 312-388-2072
  • Website: www.kengsc.com

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Structural Engineering and Construction Defects

Keywords/Search Terms:

Building code, Condition assessments, Historic buildings, Residential construction, Bowstring trusses, Stairs and railings, Masonry facade, Earth retention structures, Water intrusion, Building collapse, Foundation structures, Single family homes, Mid-rise buildings, Property assessments

Education:

 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering , University of Illinois at Chicago

Years in Practice:

30

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

3

Additional Information

I am an actively practicing structural consultant that works on a wide variety of projects that consist primarily of residential and commercial buildings that are less than ten stories in height down to single family homes. My duties include structural drawing preparation, field observations, condition assessment reports, and creation of structural calculations. My professional experience has made me a well-rounded structural engineer and has also allowed me to develop specialty areas of technical expertise. Please refer to my CV and my website for additional information regarding my specialties and qualifications. Part of my practice includes providing impartial opinions and concise reports concerning structural issues for insurance and litigation cases. My technical knowledge is expressed in an understandable way. I am a registered Structural Engineer in the states of Illinois, Nevada, and Utah and a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and Virginia.