Structural Engineering Expert Witnesses in Illinois

Illinois

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Building code, Building envelope, Retaining wall, Foundation movement, Water intrusion, Post-tension & Precast Concrete, Roof & Building collapse, Construction delay, ADA trip and fall, Swimming pool safety, Standard of care, Certificate of merit, Wind and hail, Roofing, Stucco, Explosion

Mr. Huang has over 25 years of expertise in research, design, and forensic analysis within the fields of structural engineering and the building envelope industry. His professional background includes the structural design of new buildings, evaluation and design of renovation and repair projects, post-construction forensic assessments of structural and building envelope failures, and analysis of premises liability concerning code compliance. In the realm of structural design, Mr. Huang's experience encompasses high-rise buildings, parking garages, tilt-up concrete, and corporate office campuses. As a forensic engineering expert, he has conducted evaluations to provide professional opinions on the causes and origins of building damage and failures, including structural and retaining wall collapses, roof collapses, differential foundation movement, storm damage to various roofing materials, explosion and construction vibration damage, seismic impacts, and building envelope failures. ...

Chicago, Illinois

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - 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

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, ...