Dana F. Shave, P. E.

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Presents a SunCam continuing education series on the topic of:

Forensic Engineering

Contact author at:
dshave@me.com
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
919-730-0610

Dana F. Shave, P. E. is a Professional Engineer licensed in Massachusetts, North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Virginia, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and New York. He is also a Licensed General Contractor in North Carolina. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts — Dartmouth with a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has more than 45 years of experience in high quality, highly engineered products and complex large-scale engineering services.

During Mr. Shave's career, he has been employed in various engineering, design and manufacturing organizations included aircraft, aerospace and the power industry where he has held positions in engineering and design, project engineering, project management, business development and senior executive (division management and general management) positions. A common thread within his employment has been his continuing involvement with high quality, highly specialized engineering products and services for critical service applications. He has successfully practiced general contracting in North Carolina. Since 2006, he has performed more than 1400 forensic engineering assignments in property, construction defects, and product liability areas. He currently owns and operates a forensic engineering firm in that state.

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213-Practical Forensic Engineering-Property-Part 1

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4 $90.00

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

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This course provides a basic familiarity with the essentials of forensic engineering for property losses, as applied to basic principles and to the investigation, assessment, and reporting of property damage claims for insurance industry and attorney clients. Practical guidance is provided such that the practicing forensic engineer may be better able to assess and understand the environment in which he is operating, and to be aware of the expectations and of the challenges placed on him in this role. Emphasis is placed on the implementation of a scientific and thorough process for investigation, reporting and forming opinions that minimize opportunities for later challenge, either by another party or during litigation. The elements of the litigation process, including testimony, are reviewed as they may apply to the engineering expert witness.

318-Practical Forensic Engineering -- Property -- Part 2

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4 $90.00

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Course Objectives: This continuing education course is written specifically for professional engineers with the objective of relating to and enhancing the practice of engineering.

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Practical Forensic Engineering -- Property -- Part 2

APPLIANCE WATER LOSSES

DISHWASHERS AND WASHING MACHINES

This course is a follow-on to Practical Forensic Engineering — Property — Part 1. In this course we delve into one of the more common issues regarding Property Losses — water losses from appliances. The course covers some general issues and then focuses on two major household kitchen appliances — washing machines and dishwashers. These machines cause the greatest number of appliance water losses. The course discusses the losses and causes most often encountered, illustrates the failure conditions with photos of actual losses, and provides practical advice and guidance in determining the origin, cause and timeframe of the event.