Blog Posts
Sunglare … Where?
James R. Schmidt, Jr., BSME, Sr. Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: This is one of the times of year where motorists are regularly encountering sun glare. The sun is low in…
BMW HVAC Blower Wiring Recall
R. Scott King, BSME, Sr. Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Earlier this month, BMW announced it is recalling over 600,000 3-Series vehicles manufactured between 2006 and 2011 over concerns of…
California to Allow Testing of True “Driverless Cars” on Public Streets by Summer 2018
Robert T. Lynch, PE, Sr. Collision Reconstruction Engineer :::: Currently, regulation of autonomous vehicle (AV) testing and operation on public roadways in California, and most other states, requires a “safety…
Child Seat Cold Weather Safety
John R. Yannaccone, PE, Senior Mechanical Engineer :::: As the weather starts to turn cooler, the need to add layers to keep warm begins. However, everyone needs to make sure…
Automotive Infotainment & Telematics: What’s Their Purpose & How do They Differ?
Robert S. Kinder, Jr., BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: In the automotive industry, vehicle technology continues to advance to satisfy consumer driven functions. Whether the expectation is increased safety,…
Construction Disputes-Providing Proper Construction Cost Analysis
David A. Doddridge, Building Code and Construction Consultant :::: Construction projects can offer many opportunities to unscrupulous contractors. Often, a contractor will “front load” the payment schedule within the contract…
Engineering Animation: Watch How Workers Could Have Come in Direct Contact With A Moving Trailer
Laser scans of the environment and vehicles were utilized to demonstrate how workers could have come in direct contact with a moving trailer. The laser scan of the environment included…
Gym Bleacher Danger
Bryan J. Smith, PE, Construction Site Safety / OSHA Expert :::: Case Description/Summary: The gym bleachers at a public school moved when a parent attempted to climb them. The accessible…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Commercial Vehicles
R. Scott King, BSME, Senior Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to withdraw a March 2016 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRN) related…
