by Marc Meadows | Aug 21, 2018 | Blog, Forensic Engineering
Many people have a weakness for a good cop or detective show. That’s why there have been more than 1,100 episodes of the Law & Order franchise, Bones got 12 seasons, and Criminal Minds has spawned a couple of spin-off shows after 14 years on the air. As good as...
by Marc Meadows | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, Case Study, Forensic Engineering
“They don’t make them like they used to.” I’m sure most of us have heard that a lot. From cars to refrigerators or even our homes, it seems that everything lacks the durability or quality that existed years ago. While the mechanical engineer in me likes to see how...
by Marc Meadows | Jun 29, 2018 | Blog, Engineering, Forensic Engineering
If you’ve ever seen an industrial accident, a building collapse, or heavy machinery fail, you understand that the situation can be chaotic and complicated. The parties involved need to determine exactly what happened to cause the accident. A forensic engineer can...
by Marc Meadows | Aug 4, 2016 | Blog, Engineering
I work on forensic engineering work, largely as an expert witness. An attorney in a court case will contact me when there is an accident or failure to have me come in as a third-party working for the truth. I enjoy this kind of entree into a project. It means coming...
by Marc Meadows | Mar 24, 2015 | Blog
I spend a lot of time at trade shows. I’m getting ready to go to ProMat 2015 in Chicago. I’ve been following their Twitter Hashtag and thought I would share a bit about how I like to engage at trade shows. Here’s a few things I do: 1. Find the...
by Marc Meadows | Jul 17, 2014 | Blog
I attended an event hosted by the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) on Saturday, technically called Formula SAE. Ten schools competed with student designed and built cars. It’s so inspiring to see young talent focus and put out great designs. I talked to...
