Structural Engineer, Corrosion and Concrete Repair

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Engineering and Structural Engineering

Keywords/Search Terms:

Concrete, Concrete Repair, Corrosion, Condominium, Condominium Association, corrosion damage, Damage, Structural Assessment, Structural Condition, Structural condition assessment, milestone inspection, concrete damage, building damage, building repair, cathodic protection, concrete restoration, corrosion repairs, special inspector

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, Florida Atlantic University

Years in Practice:

19

Additional Information

Melissa Lomax, PE, SI is a licensed Professional Engineer and Special Inspector (ltd) in the state of Florida with over 20 years of experience. Her background encompasses performing structural condition and damage assessments, structural cost estimating, milestone inspections, structural repair design, project bidding and construction engineering & inspections on concrete restoration projects, mostly driven by corrosion damage. Ms. Lomax has written hundreds of technical reports and presented findings to building owners and operators. She has managed dozens of multi-million dollar restoration projects throughout Florida. She has also designed many residential and marine structures to provide elevated corrosion control and elevated compliance to high wind environments. Ms. Lomax is certified by the Association for Materials Protection & Performance (AMPP, formerly National Association of Corrosion Engineers) as a Corrosion Technician and a Cathodic Protection Tester. She holds additional training and/or memberships with: International Concrete Repair Institute, American Concrete Institute, American Society of Civil Engineers, International Code Council, etc. She also hold speciality expert witness training from SEAK which allows her to successfully translate her training into the courtroom. Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, FAU Florida Professional Engineer 76033, 2013 Florida Special Inspector Ltd, 2024 AMPP Cathodic Protection Tester, 2016 AMMP Corrosion Technician, 2016 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver