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From the Archives: Pipe Damage

February 6, 2021

An area school experienced a sudden drop in water pressure to its building. Excavation of the water pipeline revealed a large hole in the copper of the pipe near the tapered pipe connector. An ACS Engineer inspected the damage and found that the soldering of the connection was incomplete. The location of the missing solder … More From the Archives: Pipe Damage

From the Archives: Pipe Damage

From the Archives: Vehicle Fire #1

January 25, 2021

https://www.pepboys.com/auto-care/diy/parts-guide/air-conditioning-compressor-clutch … More From the Archives: Vehicle Fire #1

From the Archives: Vehicle Fire #1

From the Archives: Trailer Wheel Separation

July 22, 2020

A trailer truck on its way to pick up a load lost its rear wheel assembly. The debris then impacted another vehicle in the on-coming traffic side of the road, injuring its driver. An ACS engineer was assigned to investigate. By the time the trailer was available for inspection, the only remaining portions of the … More From the Archives: Trailer Wheel Separation

From the Archives: Trailer Wheel Separation

From the Archives: Motor Boat Damage

July 21, 2020

An outboard motor boat experienced propeller disengagement and damage to the transom area where the motor connected to the boat. An ACS engineer investigated and found fiberglass stress fractures as well as a fracture in the metal mount bolt plate on the port side oriented to the left (away from the keel and stern). Striations … More From the Archives: Motor Boat Damage

From the Archives: Motor Boat Damage

From the Archives: Low Speed Impact

July 20, 2020

Two vehicles were involved in a collision at a traffic signal intersection. An ACS engineer was tasked to examine the damage. One vehicle had damage to the passenger side bumper and the other had no damage of significance. The support brace to the damaged bumper collapsed. Occupants in the vehicles would not be injured unless … More From the Archives: Low Speed Impact

From the Archives: Low Speed Impact

From the Archives: House Fire #2

July 15, 2020

An outside clothes dryer caught fire and caused some damage to the residence. An ACS engineer investigated the cause of the fire. The dryer was not under any recall, and the extension cord to the dryer was ruled out. Significant lint accumulation was observed outside the drum, but only the portion on the left side … More From the Archives: House Fire #2

From the Archives: House Fire #2

From the Archives: Ladder Safety #2

July 14, 2020

A contractor was attempting to survey roof damage from a storm. As he climbed the ladder provided by the property owner, he fell on reaching the top of the ladder while attempting to step off onto the roof. An ACS expert was assigned to investigate. The fiberglass extension ladder was rented while lacking foot pads. … More From the Archives: Ladder Safety #2

From the Archives: Ladder Safety #2

From the Archives: House Fire #1

July 13, 2020

A residential home was destroyed by fire that had originated in the attic in the vicinity of a propane furnace vent. An ACS engineer investigated the fire. After ruling out electrical systems in the area of origin, it was determined that the propane furnace had been venting into the attic space rather than externally from … More From the Archives: House Fire #1

From the Archives: House Fire #1

From the Archives: Ladder Safety, #1

July 10, 2020

A woman working at a retail store fell from a ladder and was injured while reaching for a product on one of the shelves. The shelf was 8 feet from the ground, the employee was 5 feet tall, and the 4 foot step ladder could only accommodate a 2 foot climb safely. The decals on … More From the Archives: Ladder Safety, #1

From the Archives: Ladder Safety, #1

Sergio Garibay, P.E. (1955-2019)

October 8, 2019

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of our dearest friend and colleague, Sergio Garibay, P.E. Obituary Page Link Below is video Ed Jensen took for a case with Sergio demonstrating. I created the video below as an equipment test. Sergio said it stuck in his head. He was a father, a husband, … More Sergio Garibay, P.E. (1955-2019)

Sergio Garibay, P.E. (1955-2019)

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