Jeffrey Travis

Palau Bridge Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a post-tensioned, box girder, concrete bridge structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and observed demolition activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Kaiser Aluminum Explosion — Performed post-explosion event investigations on commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential structures. Investigative findings were used to identify building components requiring demolition, shoring, and/or repair.

Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a wood timber bonfire structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Notre Dame Football Stadium — Conducted field investigation of stadium site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the subject structure under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of the observed structural distress.

Homer City Duct Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a steel framed duct support structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Hancock Scaffold Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a steel/aluminum framed scaffold and scaffold support structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse. 

Hurricane Katrina Damage Investigations — Performed post-hurricane event investigations on commercial, industrial, religious, governmental, and residential structures. Investigative findings were used to identify building components requiring demolition, shoring, and/or repair. Damages were categorized as being the result of wind and/or storm surge. 

Concrete Structures Tower Crane Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a steel framed tower crane support structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse. Conducted a peer review of the crane foundation design. 

Great River Energy Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a post-tensioned concrete floor slab and aluminum shoring system. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, and established an artifact retention facility. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse 

Jay Dee/Affholder Vibration Damage Investigations — Performed post-blasting event investigations on residential structures. Compared blasting records of particle velocity with established thresholds for structural damage, and pre-blasting videos and condition assessments with post-blasting conditions. Prepared reports of investigative findings that were used for arbitration hearings.

KC Iatan Crane Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a lattice boom mobile crane tipover. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, and documented artifacts. Performed a review of the crane setup, operating procedures, and lift plan to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Boise Bridge Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a pre-assembled bridge structure with precast concrete girders and cast-in-place concrete deck. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved material samples, performed material testing, performed a design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of the collapse.

Indiana State Fair Stage Collapse — Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a temporary stage structure collapse. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, and coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene. Performed design review and structural analysis of the collapse to determine the mechanism of collapse.

ASCE/SEI 30-14 Guideline for Condition Assessment of the Building Envelope

ASCE Guidelines for Failure Investigation, 2nd Edition

ASCE Policy Statement 424 — Crane Safety on Construction Sites

Hardyniec A, DeVore C, Travis J. A comparison of approximate methods for period determination in rack structures. Proceedings of ASCE Structures Congress 2017, Denver, CO, April 6-8, 2017.

Presentations

Travis, JA. Standard of Care — What Does it Really Mean?, ABA Forum - Chicago, September 30, 2021

Travis, JA. Standard of Care — What Does it Really Mean?, ABA Division 3 Webinar, December 4, 2019

Beasley K.,Travis, JA Guidelines for Failure Investigation, ASCE/FED Forensic Congress, Austin, TX, 2018

Travis, JA. The Crane Accident that Wasn't!, SEAOI Forensic Forum, Chicago, IL, June 14, 2018.

Amundsen, RJ, Travis, JA. Jury swayed by sway in I-Beam. DRI Product Liability Conference, Las Vegas, NV, February 8, 2017.

Johnson DA, Travis JA. Legal realities of crane litigation, ASCE/CI Summit, Orlando, FL, March 10, 2016.

Davis CW, Travis JA. Risks associated with green buildings. Society of Illinois Construction Attorneys, Chicago, IL, December 2013.

Travis JA. When things go boom in the night: Case studies of civil engineering investigations. Kansas Society of Professional Engineers, Overland Park, KS, June 2012.

Peraza DB, Travis JA. Crane safety — An industry in flux. 5th Congress on Forensic Engineering, Washington, DC, November 2009.

Travis JA. Claims with Crane Operations. Houston Claims Association Continuing Education Seminar, Houston, TX, February 2009.

Travis JA. ASME and OSHA Minimum Mobile Crane Safety Requirements. Crane & Hoist Conference & Exhibition, Rosemont, IL, 2003.

Structural Engineering Institute Manual of Practice Committee - ASCE/SEI 11 - Structural Condition Assessment of Existing Buildings

Structural Engineering Institute Manual of Practice Committee - ASCE/SEI 30 - Guideline for Condition Assessment of the Building Envelope

ASCE Construction Institute Task Committee on Crane Safety on Construction Sites

ASCE Forensic Engineering Division Committee on Forensic Investigations

Senior Director, Packer Engineering, Inc., 1999-2008

Project Engineer/Manager, Carl Walker, Inc., 1996-1999

Project Engineer, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., 1994-1996

Project Engineer, Vectra Technologies, Inc., 1988-1994

Project Engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding, 1987-1988