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Resume of LJG, P. E.
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EXPERTISE AND SERVICES
Corrosion Engineer, Metallurgical Engineer, Materials Selection, Heat Treatment, Welding Failure Consultant, Fatigue and Fracture Analysis Expert, Research and Development Consultant, Failure Analysis, Forensic Investigation and Analysis, Expert Witness Testimony, Engineering Consulting ServicesExpertise in investigations of structural materials and relationships to design construction, and failure, properties and fabrication of materials used in transportation structures and bridges, research projects concerning use of metals and alloys, concrete and plastic composites, fatigue, welding, and materials testing.
This KKAI Associate also specializes in materials engineering of mechanical presses, materials selection, heat treatment, weldability, fatigue studies and failure analysis, and approval of all design drawings involving materials. Has also conducted special R&D projects related to die sets and stamping presses. Other areas of emphasis include corrosion, metallurgical and welding problems related to paperboard and packaging, weld cracking in digesters, fatigue studies of rotating plant machinery, fracture of dryer rolls, and paperboard-metallic foil composites.
This associate is an expert on technical matters pertinent to metallurgy, fracture and forensics, welding and corrosion on domestic and international purchases of machinery, insurance, litigation and technical services. Has performed consulting and failure analyses for Army installations and various Federal agencies, and has been involved with the maintenance, repair and construction of defense facilities
PRINCIPAL INDUSTRIES SERVED
Automotive, Insurance, Legal, Manufacturing, Military, Packaging, Transportation
EDUCATION
MS, Corrosion Engineering, University of Kentucky
BS, Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan State University
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Consultant, Kevin Kennedy & Associates, Inc.
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Providing expertise in corrosion engineering, metallurgical engineering, materials selection, heat treatment, weldability, fatigue and fracture analysis expert, research and development, failure analysis, forensic investigation and analysis, expert witness testimony, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
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Engineer of Structural Materials and Bridge Investigations, transportation agency
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Was responsible for investigations of structural materials and their relationship to design construction, and failure for the Bureau of Materials and Physical Research. Provided guidance on the properties and fabrication of materials used in transportation structures and bridges. Planned and supervised engineers and technicians on research projects concerning use of metals and alloys, concrete and plastic composites, fatigue, welding, and materials testing. Represented the bureau on structural alloys and movable bridges to DOTs, Federal and city government, universities, and industry.
Chief Metallurgist, Danly Machine Div, Avondale Industries
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Was responsible for materials engineering for a large manufacturer of mechanical presses up to 4000 tons capacity for the worldwide automotive industry, including Ford, GM, Chrysler, Hyundai and Honda. Activities included materials selection, heat treatment, weldability, fatigue studies and failure analysis, and approval of all design drawings involving materials. Performed special RandD projects related to die sets and stamping presses, saved $1,500,000/yr in die set production costs by introducing AISI 12L14. Was representative on productivity, safety and environmental issues.
Principal Engineer, Container Corp of America (former subsidiary of Mobil Corp)
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Was responsible for the corrosion, metallurgical and welding problems of a large paperboard and packaging subsidiary of Mobil ($2 billion sales; plants in 26 states), including RandD planning and execution of projects and materials engineering consulting. Typical project areas included weld cracking in digesters, fatigue studies of rotating plant machinery, fracture of dryer rolls, and paperboard-metallic foil composites. Represented the corporation on technical matters pertinent to metallurgy, fracture and forensics, welding and corrosion on domestic and international purchases of machinery, insurance, litigation and technical services.
Principal Investigator, Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, US Army Corps of Engineers
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Engaged in research and development of methods and materials to resist degradation of Army and Air Force military and civil works construction. Performed consulting and failure analyses for Army installations and various Federal agencies. Investigated means of increasing the life of facility systems through improved designs, materials, specifications, operating procedures, cost analysis and computer models. Supervised engineers and technicians on technical and project basis. Wrote many Army manuals, regulations, specifications, NTIS and internal reports, and theoretical journal articles.
Civil Engineering Officer, Strategic Air Command,US Air Force
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Held several positions involved with the maintenance, repair and construction of defense facilities for Minuteman ICBMs, B-52 bombers, KC-135 tankers and F-106 fighter-interceptors. Defense facilities included general purpose base buildings and special structures such as aircraft hangers and missile launchers, and supporting utilities (heating and electrical distribution, refrigeration, emergency power and fuel storage). Involved in construction inspection and design planning of AF facilities. Responsible for 450 military and civilian personnel; final rank of Captain occupying the slot of a Lt. Colonel.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Developed corrosion cost prediction models for utilities and structures using atmospheric, water, soil and air pollution data, for the US Air Force, US Army and the US Congress.
Determined lifting, earthmoving and towing requirements for advanced combat engineer vehicles (CEVs) using actual battle scenarios.
Introduced leaded free-machining steels (such as AISI 12L14) for use in mass production of improved carburized die set bushings for the stamping industry.
Developed improved pin-and-link eyebar designs using durable materials for bridges.
Developed the welded notch impact toughness test for steel weldments which uses either sharp natural notches or ASTM or AWS code authority Charpy V-notches.
Developed accurate and rapid method for determination of fatigue damage in bridges using stress frequency histograms and the linear damage rule.
Developed new mix design methodology for steel-fibered concrete which increased its workability, toughness and durability.
Introduced new corrosion fatigue equation for prediction of life of structural steels for bridges in various environments.
Developed new direct tension test for portland cement concrete which simultaneously measures its plane-strain fracture toughness.
Refined composition of high impact-toughness, age-hardening structural steel in joint efforts with Northwestern Univ., Oregon Steel, and US Steel; used in seismic-retrofit plates for the Poplar St. Bridge in St. Louis; new alloy included in ASTM Standard A710 as Grade B.
HONORS AND AWARDS
New York State Regents Scholar
US Air Force Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service
US Air Force Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster
Ashland Oil Research Fellow, University of Kentucky
U.S. Army Special Act of Service (for Advanced Combat Engineering Vehicles
Biographee, Who’s Who in the Midwest. Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Who’s Who in America
Panel Member, Projects on Soil Corrosivity; Suspension Bridge Cables; Barriers on Retaining Walls, Transportation Research Board, National Academy of Sciences
Statewide Engineer of the Year, Illinois Department of Transportation
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
American Society for Metals (ASM International)
American Welding Society (AWS)
National Assoc. of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
American Legion
PUBLICATIONS
Author of more than 140 journal, corporate, government, and military technical reports on materials, material deterioration, corrosion, impact toughness, fatigue and fracture, and materials use in machine design, structures and pressure vessels. Contributor to metals handbook.
Please note that this is an abbreviated CV. A fully detailed unabridged CV is available under special circumstances.
Read articles by this associate:
Cracking in Stud-Welded Stainless Steel Bolts for Bridge Expansion Joints
Cracking in Stud-Welded Stainless Steel Bolts for Bridge Expansion Joints
Specifications For Cutting Edges For Snowplows
Cracking of Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs in Snow Plow Dump Trucks
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