When it comes to maintaining the integrity and character of historic buildings, experts must balance the preservation of its original design construction, and character with modern-day code requirements and functionality to mitigate the potential for failure while providing continued occupancy for years to come. Augspurger Komm Engineering, Inc. provides niche expertise in Structural Engineering design and analysis services for historic…
Early education of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers is especially important to introduce during high school age, when students are in the mindset of choosing a career path to pursue. STEM education efforts can help young adults discover a strong passion for careers they wouldn’t have otherwise explored, igniting curiosity and promoting analytical skills. Augspurger Komm Engineering, Inc….
(Completed: 2019) Overview In late June of 2019, a quite ironic incident occurred in which a vehicle crashed into the building of Augspurger Komm Engineering, where forensic engineers often investigate these types of cases. Fortunately, the building was vacant on that clear Sunday morning around 6 a.m. when a sedan at normal speed took a dangerously wrong right-hand turn into…
(Completed: 2010) Overview During batting practice at a major league development team facility located in a municipal multi-use park with a common parking lot, balls often cleared the outfield fence. On one occasion, a ball struck a six-week-old infant in the face while being buckled into his car seat leaving a nearby flea market event. The question posed to AKE…
(Completed: 2010) Abstract In an investigation involving a loss at a chocolate manufacturing facility, wherein a leak occurred in a section of process piping that allowed water to contaminate the chocolate, Augspurger Komm Engineering (AKE) expert, Mark Cannon conducted inspections at the facility and of the pipe section where the leak occurred. Overview Subject Unit Summary The subject pipe section…
By: Todd Springer, PE The gradual deterioration of materials can result in costly damage and is an ongoing and everlasting concern with water-conveying systems, including fire sprinklers. Sprinkler systems have become more and more commonplace over the past several decades, to the point where they are prevalent throughout the built environment. The safety of building occupants in the event of…
(Completed: 2009) Abstract: In one notable case involving a propane gas-fueled residential explosion, which resulted in a 500-foot diameter debris field, an in-depth investigation was conducted to determine the exact cause and conditions that resulted in the complete structure demolition. This case study delves into the forensic investigation of the catastrophic gas explosion that occurred in Michigan in 2005. The…
Technology-driven firm enhances offerings with Berla investigation tool only available to law enforcement agencies, military, and select private industry organizations June 28, 2023 – PHOENIX, Ariz. – Augspurger Komm Engineering Inc., an established engineering firm specializing in failure analysis, product evaluations, construction practices/workmanship, and expert witness testimony, continues to maintain top-tier technology with their most recent addition of Berla vehicle forensics…