CAPABILITY | CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

Testing & Analysis of Construction & Building Materials

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Build safer structures with comprehensive construction materials analysis and testing

Infrastructure and building safety depends on the strength, performance, and durability of the materials that comprise structures. Exponent delivers cutting-edge technical construction engineering and materials testing, enabling clients to reliably target the required level of structural safety.

Test and repair or replace faulty construction materials to prevent costly failures

With over five decades of experience in our buildings and structures practice, Exponent's construction engineering consultants are uniquely qualified to evaluate a variety of construction materials and help clients address complex quality and safety challenges. When questions about materials safety emerge, clients need definitive, real-world answers to safeguard structural integrity and keep construction projects moving forward.

Exponent's multidisciplinary teams have a breadth of experience with testing different construction materials, including concrete, cement, glass, aluminum, wood, steel, polymers, and more. From asbestos water pipe replacement and welding issues to corrosion and materials failures, we provide support to building owners, developers, and others in every industry.

Capabilities

From meeting code compliance in welding projects to analyzing building materials, our team provides evidence-based insights for a range of construction materials investigations, analysis, and risk assessments.

Our Capabilities Are Unparalleled

With expertise in over 90 disciplines and hundreds of capabilities, tools, and methodologies — we get to the root of even the most complex challenges and give you the objective answers you need.

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Structural & Geotechnical Quantitative Risk Assessment

Innovative, quantitative risk assessments to support climate-change planning that helps protect buildings, infrastructure, and other valuable assets.

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Structural & Geotechnical Design Support

Complex structural health and design support, with effective strategies to mitigate environmental impacts and degradation.

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Design & Construction Defects

Rigorous design and construction defect assessments, including building components and standard-of-care evaluations.

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Construction Accidents

Accident investigation informed by 50+ years of failure analysis, including falls, equipment-related incidents, impacts and collapses.

Exponent engineers consult on large scale construction projects.

Specialty Structures

From airports to green buildings, construction consulting for specialty structures requiring wide-ranging expertise to improve safety and performance.

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Structural Failures

Understand why buildings and structures fail, and how to prevent similar failures in the future.

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Emergency Response

Rapid, data-driven engineering response to natural disasters, accidents, and human-made catastrophes.

Experts

Brad James, Ph.D., P.E., FASM
Brad James, Ph.D., P.E., FASM

Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Maureen Reitman, Sc.D., P.E., NAE, FSPE
Maureen Reitman, Sc.D., P.E., NAE, FSPE

Group Vice President and Principal Engineer

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Natick

Robert Caligiuri, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, FASM
Robert Caligiuri, Ph.D., P.E., NAE, FASM

Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Menlo Park

Brian McDonald, Ph.D., S.E., F.ASCE
Brian McDonald, Ph.D., S.E., F.ASCE

Corporate Vice President and Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

John Osteraas, Ph.D., P.E.
John Osteraas, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Fellow and Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

Shane Kennett, Ph.D., P.E., CWI
Shane Kennett, Ph.D., P.E., CWI

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Denver

Steven MacLean, Ph.D., P.E.
Steven MacLean, Ph.D., P.E.

Practice Director and Principal Engineer

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Natick

Bryan Templeton, Ph.D., P.E.
Bryan Templeton, Ph.D., P.E.

Office Director and Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Seattle

Sam Amoroso, Ph.D., P.E., S.E.
Sam Amoroso, Ph.D., P.E., S.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Houston

Cliff Bishop, Ph.D., S.E., P.E.
Cliff Bishop, Ph.D., S.E., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Atlanta

Robert Carnahan, P.E.
Robert Carnahan, P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Los Angeles

Mike Dimitriou, Ph.D.
Mike Dimitriou, Ph.D.

Principal

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Bowie

Larry Eiselstein, Ph.D., P.E.
Larry Eiselstein, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Gabriel Ganot, Ph.D., P.E., CWI
Gabriel Ganot, Ph.D., P.E., CWI

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Manuel Garcia-Leiner, Ph.D.
Manuel Garcia-Leiner, Ph.D.

Principal

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Denver

Jeff Hicks, M.P.H., CIH, QEP, FAIHA
Jeff Hicks, M.P.H., CIH, QEP, FAIHA

Principal Scientist

Health Sciences

Oakland

Alex Hudgins, Ph.D., P.E.
Alex Hudgins, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Jeffrey Hunt, Ph.D., P.E.
Jeffrey Hunt, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Irvine

Kofi Inkabi, Ph.D.
Kofi Inkabi, Ph.D.

Principal

Civil and Structural Engineering

Oakland

David Peraza, P.E.
David Peraza, P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

New York

Mike Posson, M.P.H., CIH
Mike Posson, M.P.H., CIH

Principal Scientist

Health Sciences

Oakland

Mat Radlinski, Ph.D., P.E.
Mat Radlinski, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

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Doc Roberts, M.D., Ph.D., FACOEM

Principal Scientist

Health Sciences

Chicago

Vijay Saraf, Ph.D., P.E.
Vijay Saraf, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

Lee Swanger, Ph.D., P.E.
Lee Swanger, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Miami

Jeffrey Travis, P.E., S.E.
Jeffrey Travis, P.E., S.E.

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Warrenville

Joe Tucker, Ph.D., P.E.
Joe Tucker, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Chicago

Ockert Van Der Schijff, Pr.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., FNACE
Ockert Van Der Schijff, Pr.Eng., Ph.D., P.E., FNACE

Principal Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Natick

Joel Wolf, P.E., LEED AP
Joel Wolf, P.E., LEED AP

Principal Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

Bob Bailey, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE
Bob Bailey, Ph.D., P.E., F. ASCE

Office Director and Senior Managing Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Houston

Matthew Bowers, Ph.D., P.E.
Matthew Bowers, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Bowie

Michael Goeringer, AIA, LEED AP
Michael Goeringer, AIA, LEED AP

Senior Managing Architect

Civil and Structural Engineering

Menlo Park

Lisa Shusto, P.E.
Lisa Shusto, P.E.

Senior Managing Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Los Angeles

Aaron Freidenberg, Ph.D., P.E.
Aaron Freidenberg, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Irvine

Kasra Ghahremani, Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng., CWI
Kasra Ghahremani, Ph.D., P.E., P.Eng., CWI

Managing Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Houston

Gabe Jen, Ph.D., P.E., PMP
Gabe Jen, Ph.D., P.E., PMP

Managing Engineer

Data Sciences

Denver

Rita Kirchhofer, Ph.D., P.E., CWI
Rita Kirchhofer, Ph.D., P.E., CWI

Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Denver

Connor Slone, Ph.D., P.E.
Connor Slone, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Bowie

Blake Whitley, Ph.D., P.E.
Blake Whitley, Ph.D., P.E.

Managing Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Phoenix

Jennifer Mazzone, Ph.D.
Jennifer Mazzone, Ph.D.

Managing Scientist

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Natick

Aerik Carlton, Ph.D., P.E.
Aerik Carlton, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Warrenville

Lucas Laughery, Ph.D., P.E.
Lucas Laughery, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Austin

Robert Locke, Ph.D., P.E.
Robert Locke, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Atlanta

Janille Maragh, Ph.D.
Janille Maragh, Ph.D.

Senior Associate

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Ming Tang, Ph.D.
Ming Tang, Ph.D.

Senior Engineer

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Menlo Park

Emily Wilts, Ph.D., RAC
Emily Wilts, Ph.D., RAC

Senior Scientist

Polymer Science and Materials Chemistry

Natick

Leonidas Emmenegger, Ph.D.
Leonidas Emmenegger, Ph.D.

Associate

Civil and Structural Engineering

Atlanta

Kristen Hollingsworth, Ph.D.
Kristen Hollingsworth, Ph.D.

Associate

Civil and Structural Engineering

Denver

Sam Luther, Ph.D.
Sam Luther, Ph.D.

Associate

Materials and Corrosion Engineering

Seattle

Ian Williams, Ph.D., P.E.
Ian Williams, Ph.D., P.E.

Engineer

Civil and Structural Engineering

Oakland