Rimkus Connections: August Edition

Rimkus has been in the consulting business since 1983, offering our clients an array of experts that spans nearly all engineering disciplines, many scientific disciplines, architecture, and forensic analysis. This broad range of expertise, together with the years of experience our staff members bring into play, enables us to address virtually any client challenge.

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Hurricane Season 2023 Stay Prepared The Atlantic hurricane season is underway and will continue through November. With peak activity expected in the coming months, learn how to stay prepared for a potential tropical storm or hurricane. Watch Video

 

 

 

 

Recalls can be the result of manufacturing defects, design issues, or unexpected and unintended user behaviors – for many manufacturers, issues due to user behavior can be particularly challenging.

Our Human Factors group can provide the expertise to analyze user behavior. We can help predict potential misuses before they happen or identify ways to address unexpected misuses when they are discovered in the field.

 

Steven M. Hall, M.S.E., C.P.S.M. Director, Human Factors Practice “Our team’s experience with a wide range of industrial, commercial, consumer, medical, chemical, and transportation products allows us to bring a unique perspective to safety questions.” View Expert Profile

 

Offering extensive experience in safety, forensic sciences, and failure analysis, Rimkus has a diverse group of qualified engineers, metallurgists and materials scientists, biomechanists, human factors experts, and safety professionals to conduct accident investigations involving products, equipment, and materials.

Rimkus uses specialized investigative techniques to analyze the full spectrum of the product cycle. We examine the entire life cycle, from inception to end use, including design, manufacturing, materials installation, training, operation, and maintenance.

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Marine Forensic Services From the time cargo is loaded until it reaches its destination, both the cargo and the vessel carrying it are subjected to the dangers of the sea and human error. Rimkus experts specialize in evaluating a wide array of maritime accidents involving allisions, collisions, sinkings, groundings, fires, equipment failures, injury accidents, and cargo damage. Learn More

Reserve Fund Studies and Depreciation Reports Reserve fund studies and depreciation reports help building owners, property managers, and boards make data-driven decisions regarding maintenance and upkeep. They also help avoid being surprised by special assessments, budget responsibly for predictable repairs and replacements, save money, and protect property values. Learn More

 

 

Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Services Using the latest UAV technology to enhance our assessments and investigations of the built environment allows us to provide unique visual and digital information with greater efficiency. This facilitates safer investigations of previously hard-to-reach areas that would not otherwise be easily accessed or evaluated. Learn More

Dr. Zendler and STRN Publish International Consensus Framework for Assessing the Quality of Sports Technology We connected with Rimkus Special Consultant Jessica Zendler, Ph.D., to discuss how the framework could change the way we evaluate the value, usability, and quality of sports technology. Click to read Dr. Zendler’s Q&A, the published white paper, and recent coverage in Sports Business Journal. Learn More

 

 

 

Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
August 9, 2023 – Online

“Analyzing Damage and CDR Data” presented by Larry D. Harris, ACTAR, Senior Consultant.

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2023 CLM Claims College
August 17-18, 2023 – Baltimore, MD

“Anatomy of a Truck” presented by Dirk E. Smith, Ph.D., P.E., ACTAR, Senior Vice President, Transportation Practice, Rimkus, and Tom McLaughlin, Director of Claims, TFI International.

“Basic Truck Accident Reconstruction” presented by Dirk E. Smith, Ph.D., P.E., ACTAR, Senior Vice President, Transportation Practice, Rimkus, and Tim Roth, Attorney, Gallagher Sharp, LLP.

“Advanced Truck Accident Reconstruction” presented by Dirk E. Smith, Ph.D., P.E., ACTAR, Senior Vice President, Transportation Practice, Rimkus, and Tim Roth, Attorney, Gallagher Sharp, LLP.

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Rimkus CE/CLE Webinar
August 23, 2023 – Online

“Fire Origin and Cause” presented by Ross E. Ott, P.E., IAAI-CFI (V), NAFI-CFEI, Senior Consultant.

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