Element Analytical, PLLC

TCFE Update

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:46:44 -0500

On October 1, 2011, Mike assumed the role of Executive Committee Chair for ASCE's Technical Council on Forensic Engineering (TCFE), and he will hold that post until September 30, 2012. Mike recently rerturned from Council meetings in San Francisco, where TCFE members engaged in several activities, including planning for the 6th Congress on Forensic Engineering (6th Congress) October 31 - November 3, 2012, in San Francisco. Â Council memebers also worked on the following upcoming publications: the 2nd Edition of Guidelines for Forensic Engineering Practice, the 2nd Edition of Guidelines for Failure Investigation, andÂ Failure Case Studies in Civil Engineering. TCFE's next gathering will take place in Boston in April 2012.

Specialized Fire Investigation Training

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:00:00 -0400

Rob attended the 2011 Fire Investigative Approaches Seminar coordinated by the North Carolina and South Carolina Chapters of the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) for 3 days which included a day focused on advanced concepts in fire debris analysis and laboratory capabilities/limitations pertaining to identification of materials. Other topics of discussion during the balance of the sessions attended included legal issues for fire investigators, interviews and interrogation, fire death investigations, and using building electrical systems in fire origin determination.

2011 Structures Congress

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 12:32:55 -0400

Mike attended the 2011 Structures Congress in Las Vegas in April where he moderated the session: Performance Issues in Buildings and Structures. Â While in Las Vegas, Mike attended executive and technical committee meetings for ASCE's Technical Council on Forensic Engineering (TCFE), which is active in producing documents relating to foresnic engineering practice, foresnic engineering investigation, and reduction of engineering failures. Â Mike is curently the vice chair of TCFE's executive committee and will take the chair in November 2011. Â TCFE is actively planning the 6th Forensic Engineering Congress, slated for San Francisco in November 2012.

Newest Element Analytical Family Member

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:20:00 -0400

Element Analytical welcomes its newest family member, Luke McGraw, born April 26, 2011. Â Contragulations to Rob and his family!!

Residential Electrical Seminar Fire Findings

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:15:02 -0400

Rob successfully completed the Residential Electricity for Fire Investigators seminar at Fire Findings Laboratories in Benton Harbor Michigan on April 113, and 14, 2011. The hands-on and lecture based program covered topics including power distribution systems, service equipment (drops and laterals), load centers, overcurrent protection devices, and hands-on wiring activities of typical residential electrical devices. Additional subject matter covered electrical shorts, arc mapping, floating neutral conditions, 120-volt and 240-volt devices, receptacles, switches, instrument measurements, industry accepted calculations, circuit tracing, electrical code requirements, and tools available to the investigator. Hands-on examination of post-fire artifacts representing failures caused by arcing, high resistance connections, overcurrent, arc tracking, improper installation, high voltage, and device misuse provided insight into potential evidence and distinguishable post fire indicators of each. Case studies representing recent investigative activities demonstrated insight into how the evidence can fit together to complete a successful origin and cause investigation.

14th Annual Fire Investigative Approaches Seminar

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 21:22:32 -0400

October 18-20, 2010: Rob attended the 14th Annual NC/SC IAAI Fire Investigative Approaches Training Seminar and Joint Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. Training sessions attended focused on Appliance Fires and Vehicle Fire Investigations.

2 years gone by fast

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:10:00 -0400

Element Analytical, PLLC, has been providing engineering analysis, inspection, and investigation solutions for two full years. Â There have been a few growing pains, lots of good times, and learning galore. Â Current trends and clients' needs are ever changing, and we strive continually to adapt our services to become more attuned to your demands. Â The feedback and encouragement from all is most appreciated. Â We look forward to many more years of providing quality solutions to technical problems through methodical analysis, systematic investigation, and thorough inspection.Â Element Analytical, PLLC, stands ready to supply engineering services to meet your needs. Please contact us at (888)-875-5973 orÂ info@elementanalytical.comÂ for our assistance.Â

New Professional Engineering License

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400

Rob McGraw has received his license to practice Professional Engineering in the state of Â South Carolina. Â The addition of Rob's licensure to practice engineering in South Carolina integrates with Element Analytical, PLLC's goal provide efficient and quality engineering analysis, inspection, and investigation solutions meeting the needs of our clients. Â

Here We Grow Again... Larger Service Area

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 10:10:00 -0400

Element Analytical, PLLC has received its Certificate of Authority from the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Professional Occupational Regulation and is now authorized to practice engineering in that state. Â Please contact us (888-875-5973 or info@elementanalytical.com) to see if we can provide engineering, analysis, inspection and investigation solutions for your needs in our new and expanded service area. Â

Happy Easter

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:46:52 -0400

Â Happy Easter, 2010!!