Steel Expert Witnesses

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Steel expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including structural engineering, metallurgy, construction defects, and industrial accidents. Some of the most common specialties include steel design, welding, fatigue failure, corrosion, and quality control. They can opine on the effects of material selection, fabrication errors, loading conditions, and code compliance on steel performance and failures.

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  1. Steel Manufacturing & Global Metallics Market Dynamics Expert Witness

    This expert has extensive experience in the metallics industry, working extensively with steel manufacturers, scrap yards, recycling facilities, etc. He regularly performs site assessments for the steel and scrap industries, subsequently recommending cost reduction recommendations. He executes metallics training & provides workshop modules for steel making processes, scrap yard optimization & global metallics market dynamics. He has been an honored speaker at multiple conferences throughout his career and is experienced as an expert witness in both commercial & criminal metallics cases. Currently the CEO of an industry consultancy.

    CEO, Industry Consultant

    Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Boston University

    Ontario

  2. Structural Engineering Expert Witness

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    $425/hr
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    $425/hr
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    $425/hr

    This structural engineering expert has extensive experience with steel structures, concrete structures, long spans, stadiums, and sports arenas. She earned her BS in architecture and her MS in civil engineering at the University of Nebraska. She is a licensed architect, professional engineer, and structural engineer, as well as a certified LEED accredited professional. Additionally, she is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. She has formally worked as an architect and engineer for Clark Enerson Partners, the principal engineer at Thornton Tomasetti, and the founder and director of structural engineering at Buro Happold. She currently is the founder of a structural and facade engineering company in NY and lectures in structural engineering at an Ivy League university in Connecticut.

    Lecturer, Structural Engineering, An Ivy League University in CT

    Master of Science (MS), University of Nebraska

    New York,

    New York

What Can a Steel Expert Witness Opine On?

FAQs for Steel Expert Witnesses

What is a steel expert witness?

A steel expert witness is a qualified metallurgy or structural steel professional who explains steel standards, failures, and industry practices in legal cases. They assist by reviewing project records, analyzing steel defects, preparing reports, and testifying to clarify complex technical steel issues.

What types of cases may benefit from the input of a steel expert witness?

A steel expert witness supports construction defects, structural failures, product liability, welding disputes, corrosion claims, industrial accidents, and code or standards compliance cases.

How can a steel expert witness evaluate compliance with relevant industry standards?

A steel expert witness evaluates compliance with relevant industry standards by reviewing design documents, test reports, material certifications, and inspection records against code requirements.

What specific qualifications should counsel seek in a steel expert witness?

Counsel should seek a steel expert witness with metallurgical engineering credentials, industry or fabrication experience, forensic analysis skills, and prior courtroom testimony.

How does a steel expert witness assess fabrication or welding quality in disputed projects?

A steel expert witness assesses fabrication or welding quality by reviewing drawings, procedures, weld tests, site inspections, and code compliance to identify defects or deviations.

What is Expert Institute’s process for selecting steel expert witnesses?

Expert Institute delivers a tailored approach to connect you with top-tier experts. We identify actively practicing professionals who meet your exact criteria for specialty, experience, litigation background, fee structure, credentials, location, and more.

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