Augspurger Komm Engineering Inc.
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About the firm
Augspurger Komm Engineering Inc. is a Phoenix, Arizona-based forensic engineering practice founded in 1975 and incorporated in 1982. It provides forensic analysis, failure investigation, expert witness testimony, and engineering design services to attorneys, insurance companies, industry, and government agencies nationwide. A team of over 12 professionals across multiple engineering disciplines operates from a facility established in 2007 that includes approximately 10,000 square feet of indoor research, testing, and laboratory space. Engineers at the practice hold PE licenses in Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, Nevada, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Washington, as well as the Province of Alberta, Canada.
- Established
- 1975
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Forensic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering · Materials Engineering
People
Todd SpringerOwner, PE
Joe ZbickOwner, PE
Mark CannonPE, CFEI
R. Patrick DonahuePE, CFEI, CVFI
Richard N. HinrichsPh.D., Professor Emeritus Kinesiology, Arizona State University
Kerry KnappPh.D.
Jeremy BethancourtCHST
Justin Saint-AmourPE, CFEI
Francisco KleinPE, PTOE-TBCB
Josh PetersonPE
W. Brandon MartinPh.D.
Paul BakalisAIA, NCARB, CSBA
William PowersCrane & Heavy Equipment Inspector
Rayra Rodrigues LimaDrafting Designer
Kevin DeutscherHydraulic & Mechanical Designer
Stan RunnelsGeneral Contractor
Mia SpencerMaterials Engineer
Joni KalemberOffice Manager
Kurt SowderMechanical Systems Specialist
David CarrEDR & Reconstruction Specialist
Capabilities
Forensic Analysis and Failure Investigation
Service websiteComprehensive investigation and scientific failure analysis to identify root causes for legal, insurance, and industrial applications.
- Failure Analysis
- Fire, Explosions and Gas Investigation
- Product Liability Analysis
- Construction Defects
- Envelope Evaluations
- Electrical Failure Analysis
- Materials Engineering and Characterization
Expert Witness Testimony
Service websiteTechnical support and litigation consulting to clearly communicate scientific findings and failure modes to triers of fact.
Accident Reconstruction
Service websiteRigorous scientific reconstruction of vehicular, industrial, and workplace accidents using advanced documentation and modeling.
- Vehicle Accident Reconstruction
- CDR Data and Vehicle Diagnostics
- Construction Accident Investigation
- Industrial Accident Investigation
Biomechanics and Human Factors
Service websiteEvaluation of injury mechanics, human interaction with systems, and physical trauma causation analysis.
- Biomechanics / Human Factors Analysis
- Anatomical Injury and Trauma Analysis
- Ergonomics
Safety Engineering
Service websiteCompliance assessment and safety hazard mitigation, covering occupational standards, machine guarding, and fall prevention.
- Worksite Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Machine Guarding and Equipment Safety
- Fall Protection
- Safety Programs and Training
Structural Engineering
Service websiteAnalysis and design evaluations of building structures, construction materials, and foundation performance.
- Structural Design
- Structural Evaluation and Forensic Review
- Geotechnical Analysis
Mechanical Engineering and Design
Service websitePrototyping, mechanical mechanism analysis, and electromechanical design for industrial and commercial machinery.
- Mechanism and Machine Design
- Hydraulics and Control Systems
- Robotics and Electromechanical Systems
- Consumer Product Design and Defect Analysis
- 3D Printing and Prototype Fabrication
Roadway Engineering
Service websiteAnalysis of traffic systems, roadway design patterns, safety markings, and operational compliance.
- Roadway Design
- Traffic Engineering
- Traffic Safety and Signage
Laboratory and Testing Facilities
Service websiteAdvanced material and failure testing utilizing an in-house laboratory equipped with specialized diagnostics and visualization tools.
Industries
Legal · Insurance · Industrial · Automotive · Government · Commercial · Residential
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