
Episode 248 - Wind Turbine Rotor Overspeed at Wind Energy Park
In this episode, I share a case study about how a wind turbine was being installed by personnel who were not trained sufficiently in this wind turbine. The turbine rotors spun out of control and fell ...
2 Sep 20217min

Episode 247 - Annual Hood Suppression System Inspection
In this episode, we uncover and breakdown the steps of an annual hood suppression system. We discuss the applicable codes involved in a typical restaurant kitchen cooking operation. What all is involv...
1 Sep 202114min

Episode 246 - Crawler Crane Calamity at Cement Plant
In this episode, I share an article about a large crawler crane that was being used to install pre-assembled metal wall framing at a cement plant. The taglines used to guide the wall were too short an...
31 Aug 20217min

Episode 245 - Hail Damage Standards - Part 4
In this episode, I share an article that focuses on the protocol standards that should be utilized in the inspection procedures for hail damage to shingle roofing and other building components. How do...
30 Aug 202122min

Episode 244 - Catastrophic Weather - Lessons Learned
In this episode, I share an article that followed large catastrophic hurricanes where engineers were needed to assess the damage to determine was it “wind vs water”? The examples during this investiga...
25 Aug 20219min

Episode 243 - Hail Damage Standards -Part 3
I’m this episode, I share an article that breaks down the differences between functional vs cosmetic damage. We discuss key variables that also help determining if the damage is a fracture and crackin...
25 Aug 202117min

Episode 242 - Bolted Connection Failures
In this episode, I share about one of the most common features of machinery, consumer products, and assemblies of any type, the bolted joint. We discuss how if a bolt fails due to overload, unexpected...
23 Aug 20217min

Episode 241 - Hail Damage Standards - Part 2
In this episode, I share an article describing the velocity of hailstones and the common directionality characteristics of hail storm damage. The figure could be helpful to attorneys and adjusters sho...
21 Aug 202116min



















