Mechanical Forensic Engineering
Agenda
Mechanical Forensic Engineering Basics and Warnings
Thursday, September 7, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Forensic Engineering Overview
• General causes and consequences of mechanical failures
• Legal and consumer definition of defective design
• Relevance of codes and standards
Warnings
• The NSPE Canon of Ethics and The Safety Hierarchy
• Written warnings and owner’s manuals
• Warning vs. training
• Intuitive design
Composing Defensible Opinions and the Forensic Engineering Report
Thursday, September 7, 2017, 1:00 – 3:00 PM CDT
Forming Defensible Opinions
• Techniques of documenting the failure
• Conducting investigation and research
• Determining causation and responsibility
• Test protocols and testing
Preparing the Forensic Engineering Report
• Identifying the report’s purpose and its audience
• Organization
• Example report analysis
Material and Nonmaterial Causes of Failure
Friday, September 8, 2017, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
Material causes of failures with case studies
• Single force overload
• Fatigue
• Corrosion
• Biological attack
• Processing and heat treatment
• Wear
Non-material causes of failure with case studies
• Assembly
• Consensus driven absence
• Guarding
• Design for failure
• Accidents, Murphy’s Law, and foreseeable misuse
Forensic Engineering as a Profession
Friday, September 8, 2017, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CDT
Finding your niche
Building your credibility
Finding employment
Webinar Instructions
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Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 Mac OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) – 10.12 (Sierra)
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Chrome v34+, Firefox v34+, Internet Explorer 8+, Microsoft Edge v12+, Safari v6+
Internet connection: Hardware:
Minimum of 1Mbps 2GB RAM or more
Credits
Architects:
6.0 HSW Contact Hours
AIA:
6.0 HSW LUs
Engineers:
7.0 PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
HalfMoon Education is an American Institute of Architects-approved continuing education sponsor (No. J885), and is deemed an approved sponsor for architects in New York. These webinars are not approved for Florida architects. Other states do not preapprove educators or courses. Check each webinar for the number of contact hours available. HalfMoon Education is an approved engineer continuing education provider in Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), New York (NYSED Sponsor No. 35), North Carolina, and North Dakota. Other states do not preapprove educators or courses. These webinars offer engineer continuing education credit in all states. Check each course listing for the number of PDHs available. The International Code Council has approved the NFPA 101 Series webinars and is evaluating the NEC: A Solar Photovoltaic System Perspective webinars (approval pending). Participation and knowledge retention will be verified for these webinar events, certificates of completion will be provided, and LUs will be reported to the AIA. Please see individual course listings for credit approval.
Speakers
Stephen Batzer, Ph.D., P.E.
Batzer EngineeringDr. Batzer is a mechanical engineer who consults with clients regarding patent infringement, intellectual property (IP), and the forensic analysis of mechanical devices and manufacturing processes. He has over 30 years of experience and has taught mechanical engineering coursework at five universities. Dr. Batzer is a member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Batzer has three safety patents and speaks German. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and consults on firearms cases.
There are 4 Courses in This Seminar
Mechanical Forensic Engineering Basics and Warnings
WebinarSeptember 7, 2017Stephen Batzer
Speakers
Stephen Batzer, Ph.D., P.E.
Batzer EngineeringDr. Batzer is a mechanical engineer who consults with clients regarding patent infringement, intellectual property (IP), and the forensic analysis of mechanical devices and manufacturing processes. He has over 30 years of experience and has taught mechanical engineering coursework at five universities. Dr. Batzer is a member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Batzer has three safety patents and speaks German. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and consults on firearms cases.
Composing Defensible Opinions and the Forensic Engineering Report
WebinarSeptember 17, 2019Stephen Batzer
Speakers
Stephen Batzer, Ph.D., P.E.
Batzer EngineeringDr. Batzer is a mechanical engineer who consults with clients regarding patent infringement, intellectual property (IP), and the forensic analysis of mechanical devices and manufacturing processes. He has over 30 years of experience and has taught mechanical engineering coursework at five universities. Dr. Batzer is a member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Batzer has three safety patents and speaks German. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and consults on firearms cases.
Material and Nonmaterial Causes of Failure
WebinarSeptember 8, 2017Stephen Batzer
Speakers
Stephen Batzer, Ph.D., P.E.
Batzer EngineeringDr. Batzer is a mechanical engineer who consults with clients regarding patent infringement, intellectual property (IP), and the forensic analysis of mechanical devices and manufacturing processes. He has over 30 years of experience and has taught mechanical engineering coursework at five universities. Dr. Batzer is a member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Batzer has three safety patents and speaks German. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and consults on firearms cases.
Forensic Engineering as a Profession
WebinarSeptember 8, 2017Stephen Batzer
Speakers
Stephen Batzer, Ph.D., P.E.
Batzer EngineeringDr. Batzer is a mechanical engineer who consults with clients regarding patent infringement, intellectual property (IP), and the forensic analysis of mechanical devices and manufacturing processes. He has over 30 years of experience and has taught mechanical engineering coursework at five universities. Dr. Batzer is a member of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers, the Society of Automotive Engineers, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Technological University. Dr. Batzer has three safety patents and speaks German. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Army and consults on firearms cases.
