Richard C. Stone, P.E.

Background

Mr. Richard Stone holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Civil Engineering.  He is a registered professional engineer in multiple states.  He has an extensive background in engineering design, construction, safety consulting, and forensic engineering.  Mr. Stone has provided deposition testimony in support of his technical findings.

Mr. Stone’s work in the field of forensics includes work in premises liability and safety-related matters, including the evaluation of pedestrian walkways and residential and commercial properties.  His work includes analysis of the design, construction, and operation and maintenance of premises for compliance with applicable building codes, property maintenance codes, voluntary consensus standards, and recognized safety practices.  He has conducted forensic investigations of accidents occurring across a wide variety of venues, evaluating code compliance, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, and applicable standards of care to determine causation and assess the responsibilities of involved parties.  Additionally, Mr. Stone’s work includes the evaluation of alleged design and construction defects and the analysis of failures or other performance problems in civil/structural engineering applications.

As a structural engineer, Mr. Stone’s design and analysis experience included the design of foundations, superstructure and retaining structures, steel connections, walkways, stairs, handrail and guard systems, multi-discipline design coordination, and construction administration.  His projects included commercial office and retail buildings, healthcare facilities, institutional classroom facilities, multi-family mixed-use facilities, municipal buildings, and storm shelters.  Mr. Stone’s experience has encompassed projects with a wide variety of building materials, including wood and timber, light-gauge steel, aluminum, structural steel, plain, mild- and post-tensioned reinforced concrete, and plain and reinforced masonry.

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