Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering typically involves the formulation of plans for the physical realization of machines, devices and systems. The decision-making process used by mechanical engineers is applicable over the entire field of design, not just to mechanical engineering design. To understand these plans and apply them to practical situations requires a skill set comprised of knowledge and experience in the use of engineering tools; mathematical and analytical, which require a deep understanding of the subject matter; and experience in knowing how to apply these tools correctly. After breaking a system down into individual components, the mechanical engineer can analyze and evaluate these components and determine their contribution to the whole of the machine or system. This broad-based skill set makes the mechanical engineer uniquely qualified to investigate a wide range of engineered systems and their responses in failure, such as:
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Mechanical product failures
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Vehicular component failures
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Industrial and construction equipment safety and operation
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Fire and explosion investigation
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Plumbing, piping and ducting systems
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HVAC systems Airborne pollutant travel from accidental release
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Heat transfer effects
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Thermodynamic analysis
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Fluid dynamics analysis
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Wire rope failure
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Dynamic and kinematic analysis
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Automated systems
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Material and cargo handling systems
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Acoustics
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Ground shock and air blast effects
Thomas C. Boddorff, P.E.
Tom Boddorff is a registered mechanical engineer in both Maryland and Florida. He has been involved in over 1500 technical investigations over 25 years and has testified in MD, PA, VA and FL. Tom has an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Youngstown State University.
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