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Material and Forensic Engineering Consultants

Brief Highlight of AMTI Major Senior Team Expertise

2010 – Present

M/V Prosperity Mooring Line Investigation - Engineering Investigation into the failure of mooring lines for very large ocean vessel (2020 – present)

Gates Corporation Products – Engineering investigation into the failures of two renegade hoses (2018-present)

WARDFLEX CSST Failure & Fire Investigation – Engineering analysis into the cause of leaks which has led to multiple fires involving CSST flexible gas piping (2019 – present)

M/V RIOJA KNUTSEN Mooring Line Parting Investigation (2018–present) and M/V TAI PROSPERITY Mooring Line Investigation (2019 – present) – Engineering Investigation into the failure of mooring lines for very large ocean vessels

Balanicheva vs FMG (Rhode Island Circus) – Engineering analysis of the failure of a carabiner failed causing the hexagonal metal apparatus that supported eight performers to fall over 20 feet to the floor during a performance (2019-2020).

Iron Mountain Buenos Aires Fire Investigation and Review. – Engineering services for the review of the investigation of a fire that occurred at a file storage facility in Argentina (2019-present).

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. Class Action Litigation – Engineering services for the investigation into fires which are being caused by dishwashers. (2017 - 2018)

Tesoro vs. CIT Rail - Inspection and remediation of heater coils corrosion issues that are occurring beneath tank cars. (2017 - 2018)

Axeon Specially Products, LLC Litigation - Engineering root cause analysis of a fire involving a welding operation that was being performed above a Frac Storage Tank filled with Sodium Hydrogen Sulfide (NaHS) at Kapstone Corporation Paper and Packaging Facility, North Charleston, South Carolina facility. (2016 - 2018)

HC Joliet Casino Cathodic Protection System - Engineering Services including the evaluation and repair of the cathodic protection system that was already in place. (2016 - 2017)

GATX Tank Car Corrosion Inspection - Inspection and remediation of heater coils corrosion issues that were occurring beneath tank cars. (2016-2017)

NYC DEP Sludge Boats Corrosion Investigation - Engineering services including determining the root cause and then appropriate corrective action regarding significant corrosion problems that was occurring on three new barges. (2016 -2017)

EOG Tank Car Consulting Project – Engineering services involving tank car corrosion issues which is currently in litigation. (2016-2017)

Navistar Products Liability Litigation – Engineering consulting services regarding Navistar Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) internal combustion engine issues with their heavy duty MaxxForce 11, 13, or 15 diesel engine truck line. (2016-2017)

Harrah’s Joliet Casino Hull Restoration - Provided engineering and construction management services in the evaluation and mitigation of all interior hull corrosion issues. (2016)

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) – Evaluating electrical engineering issues for MHI regarding the designed/built Oman Fertilizer Plant located in Arzew, Algeria. (2016-2017)

2007 Peterbilt 387 (Pandher Trucking) Fire Investigation. Cause and Origin Fire Investigation. (2016)

M/V PRIVOCEAN New Orleans, LA runaway ship incident Inspect, document and facilitate the sampling and testing of the M/V PRIVOCEAN’s mooring lines (2015-2016)

Titan Wheel Gutter Band Investigation - Catastrophic failure of split rim. – AMTI performed a root cause analysis of failure and assisted with the development of a nondestructive evaluation (NDE) program. (2015-2016)

Crown Fork Lift Inspection – Fork Lift Injury – Accident Reconstruction 2015-2016

Canadian Pacific Railroad – Runaway Train Derailment, Deadly Explosion and Fire in Town of Lac Mégantic, Quebec – Cause and Origin Failure Analysis and DOT 111 Tank Car Crashworthiness determination (2014 -2015).

Consolidated Edison - Explosion in a 20 Inch Steam Line at 41st and Lexington Ave, NY – After Flange Leak was temporarily sealed – Catastrophic Failure of Utility Piping System – Failure Analysis and Root Cause (2014).

Filanc Construction Company, Inc., - Damage due to Microbiological Induced Corrosion (MIC) on Overall Stainless-Steel Recycled Water Treatment Facility (RWTF) – Cause and Origin, Failure Analysis, and Potential Remediation (2014).

UW Whitewater Boiler Explosion Whitewater, WI – Failure Analysis (2008- 2014)

Dynatech MADAGASCAR S.A. – Owner Takeover of Construction Project and Excessive Repair Expense – Failed Steam System – QA/QC – Financial Cost Evaluation – International Arbitration (2013).

Woodbury VT Propane Tank Explosion and Fire – Code Compliance – Vehicular Impact Analysis – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Failure Analysis (2012)

Anhui Yingliu Group Chinese Casting and Machining Company – Manufacturing Problem Solving – Code and Standard Compliance (2011 – 2012)

USS Clairton Coke Oven Gas (COG) Explosion & Fire, Clairton, PA – Explosion & Fire Cause and Origin – Process Safety & Hazards Analysis (2011 – 2012)

Falcon Natural Gas Compression Station Explosion, Pinedale, WY – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Failure Analysis (2011-2012)

Enterprise Products Natural Gas Plant Explosion, Mt. Belvieu, TX – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Code Compliance – Process Hazards Analysis (2011)

Very Large, High Pressure Autoclave Vessel Rupture, Belvidere, IL – Financial Loss Analysis and Cause & Origin Analysis – Fitness for Service Analysis (2011 to 2014) See item 31 too.

Refinery Explosion and Fire, Anacortes, WA – Detailed Mechanical Integrity Analysis – Process Safety for Start-Up (2010)

RLOC – CP Chemical, Heat Exchanger Failure – Mechanical Integrity Analysis – Fitness for Service Evaluation (2010)

HYCO Refractory Covered Hydrogen Line Ruptures and Fires, Port Arthur, TX including Two Other Occurrences – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Failure and Risk Analysis – Fitness for Service (2009 – 2010)


2000 – 2009

Teaching of Materials in Nuclear Power Plants, Metals Park, OH - Technology Transfer (2009 – present)

Premature Failure of Aircraft De-icing Boom, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Failure Analysis – Code Compliance (2009)

Replacement Nuclear Steam Generator Review within the U.S., Barberton, OH – Development of Technical Marketing Information (2009)

Very Large, High Pressure Autoclave Vessel Rupture, Belvidere, IL – Explosion Cause and Origin – Failure and Loss Analysis & Fitness for Service (2009)

Mississippi Power & Light Boiler Scaffold Collapse, Escatawpa, MS – Failure Analysis (2008-2009)

HRSG Improper Steam Piping Weld Issue, San Marcos, TX – Fitness-for-Service (2008)

Large Tower Crane Collapse, Bellevue, WA – Failure Analysis – Inspection Analysis (2008)

Conoco Phillips Refinery Air Preheater Premature Failure, (NJ) – Fire Cause and Origin – Failure and Loss Analysis (2008)

Two (2) Large LNG Facilities, Stainless Steel Condition, After Hurricanes, Texas – Corrosion Analysis – Fitness-for-Service (2007 – 2008)

Copper Heating/Cooling Riser Tube Leakage, Multi-Million Dollar High Rise Condominiums, Chicago, IL – Failure & Risk Analysis – Fitness for Service (2007 – 2008)

PSE&G Transformer Analysis and Network Analysis – Trenton, NJ – Failure Analysis (2007-2008)

BP vs. Inos Hurricane Rita Force Majeure Outage - Houston TX - Technical Analysis (2007-2008)

Improper Welding of Small Bore Piping Socket Weld Joints, Kazakhstan, Russia – QA/QC Failures - Failure Analysis – Financial Cost Evaluation on Extremely Costly Repairs from Lack of QA/QC During Construction and Replacement Oversight (~28,000 welds repaired) (2007)

Very Large, High Pressure Autoclave Vessel Closure Lid Leakage Failure, Belvidere, IL – Failure and Loss Analysis – Corrosion Analysis – Process Hazards Analysis – Fitness for Service (2007)

Louisiana Refinery – Katrina Caused Oil Storage Tank Damage, Oil Spill, New Orleans, LA – Failure Analysis – Failure Analysis (2006)

BP/Amoco Refinery Explosion and Fire, Texas City, TX – Explosion and Fire Analysis, - Failure Analysis – Process Hazards Analysis – Mechanical Integrity – Process Safety for Start-Up (2005)

Large Crude Oil Top Head Well Drilling Manufacturer, Alberta, Canada – Risk Analysis (2004)

University of Iowa Power Plant Steel Inspection, Iowa City, IA – Corrosion Analysis – Repair Recommendations (2004)

CITGO Refinery Fire (IL) – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin Analysis (2003)

Elliott Prison Stainless Steel Corrosion Inspection, Elliott, KY – Corrosion Analysis – Repair Recommendation (2003)

14th Street Substation Transformer Fire, New York, NY –Fire Cause and Origin - Failure Analysis (2002)

Shell Canada Oil Sand Upgrader Facility, Alberta, Canada – QA/QC Failures - Failure Analysis – Financial Cost Evaluation or Extremely Costly Repairs from Lack of QA/QC During Construction (2002)

Motiva Sulphuric Acid Storage Tank Explosion and Fire, for the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Delaware City, DE – Explosion Cause and Origin – Process Safety and Hazards Analysis. (2001)

Duke/Fluor Daniels Excessive Repair Expense – Failed Steam System – QA/QC – Financial Cost Evaluation (2001)

1980 – 1999

Petrochemical Storage Tanks, Blue Island, IL – Code Compliance – Evaluation and Repair Oversight (1999 to present)

Ford Motor Company, Power House Boiler Explosion, River Rouge, MI – Explosion and Fire – Failure Analysis (1999)

Miller Park, Crane Collapse, Milwaukee, WI, Failure Analysis – Defective Components (1999)

Orion Refining Hydrogen Piping Line Failure – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Failure Analysis – Process Hazards Analysis (1998)

Praxair/Motive Oxygen Valve Explosion – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Failure Analysis – Process Hazards Analysis (1998)

State Line Generating Station Coal Dust Explosion, IN – Boiler Failure Analysis - Code Compliance (1998)

ARCO Offshore Platform Collapse, Morgan City, LA – Welding Failure Analysis – ISO Offshore Platform Standards (1997)

Air Liquide Liquid Oxygen Production Piping Failures – Failure Analysis – Code Compliance – Process Hazards Analysis (1997)

Peoples Gas (IL) Main Gas Line Failure – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Failure Analysis (1997)

Oklahoma Pressure Vessel Explosion & Fire – Failure Analysis – Explosion and Fire Cause and Origin – Life Safety and Fire Protection (1994)

Indianapolis Athletic Club Fire Indianapolis IN – Fire Cause and Origin Analysis (1992-1994)

Arthur Kill Station Boiler Scaffold Collapse, New York, NY – Failure Analysis – Code Compliance (1993)

Jewel Frozen Warehouse Fire, Hillside IL – Fire Cause and Origin Analysis (1993)

Seaport Substation Fire and Explosion, New York, NY – Failure Analysis (1992-1993)

Utah Power and Light Wilberg Mine Fire - Failure Analysis (1989-1992)

AMTI Construction Management (Large Projects)

Harrah’s Joliet Ballast Tanks Corrosion Remediation (2021)

Hollywood Joliet Barges C and D Resurfacing and Corrosion Remediation (2018-2019)

Harrah’s Joliet Barge Resurfacing project (2016)

Casino Queen East St. Louis New Barge – Light Pour (2007)

Argosy’s Alton Belle 2 Barge Attachment (2004)

Harrah’s Joliet 2 Barge Gaming Facility (2003)

Harrah’s Metropolis 3 Barge Pavilion (2002)

Hollywood Aurora 4 Barge Gaming Facility (2002)

Argosy’s Empress Joliet New 4 Barge Gaming Facility (2002)

AMTI Construction Evaluation Projects

Hyatt Regency, Skywalk Collapse-Design evaluation

ARCO Offshore Platform Collapse-Design evaluation

Petrochemical Storage Tanks Code Compliance

Duke/Fluor Daniels Excessive Costly Repairs Lack of Proper QA/QC

Shell Canada Oil Sand Upgrader Facility Extremely Costly Repairs from Lack of QA/QC

Elliott, KY. Stainless Steel Corrosion Analysis-Remediation

University of Iowa Power Plant Corrosion Analysis-Remediation

Improper Welding of Process Piping Improper Design and lack of QA/QC (~28,000 Welds Repaired)

Large Crude Oil Top Head Well Drilling Unit Manufacturer Risk Analysis-Remediation

Two Large LNG Facilities Stainless Steel Condition, Fitness-for-Service

Premature Failure of Aircraft De-icing Boom Code Compliance

Very Large, High Pressure Autoclave Vessel Rupture Code Compliance

Dynatech MADAGASCAR S.A. Excessive Construction Costs-Improper Repairs

Canadian Pacific Railroad Deadly Explosion and Fire, DOT 111 Crashworthiness


Hydrostatic Testing - Pressure Vessels, Pipelines, Gas Cylinders, Boilers, and Fuel Tanks

Filanc Constructions Company, Inc.

Enterprise Products

British Petroleum (BP)

Shell

Phillips

Freeport LNC

Consolidated Edison (Con Ed)

New York City Port Authority


AMTI Marine Quality Assurance, Marine Survey and Marine Safety Work

Hollywood Aurora Aurora, Illinois

Grand Victoria Elgin Elgin, Illinois

Empress/Argosy Joliet Joliet, Illinois

Harrah’s Metropolis Metropolis, Illinois

Harrah’s Joliet Joliet, Illinois

Par-A-Dice Peoria Peoria, Illinois


Metallurgical & Material engineers

AMTI’s metallurgical and material expertise covers multiple industries, applications, and client needs. Our team possesses the applied industrial experience, knowledge, and capabilities to provide clear and concise answers.
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forensic investigations

AMTI’s forensic experts will clearly disseminate the nature of the investigation’s forensic process to the intended audience, presenting the most crucial information needed.


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Consulting

With over 30 years of experience in our respective disciplines, AMTI provides our clients with concise, definitive results supported by meticulous scientific analysis and documentation.


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Expert witness

AMTI’s engineering litigation service is comprehensive, with credible demonstrations and expansive analysis for precise data. We solve problems and give our clients solid, evidence driven, answers.

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Engineering Consulting

AMTI engineering consulting service has the expertise and experience required to recommend alloys and manufacturing processes that assure cost effective optimal performance. The materials and processes used to manufacture a part or product are essential to its successful performance in service and we can assist you with cost-effective solutions. Our expertise can be used in the conception and design stage of a project.

We provide solutions to problems that develop in mature parts and processes and help keep you in production. Our services are provided on-site at your facility or in our offices.

Engineering Consultants | Credibility

AMTI stands out among engineering consultants for our expertise in supporting litigation and evaluating insurance claims. AMTI provides            our clients with concise, definitive results supported by meticulous scientific analysis and documentation. Over 30-years in our discipline provides clients with the confidence needed from an engineering consulting service.

AMTI has demonstrated credibility, professional credentials as well as multi-discipline certification. AMTI has precise engineering testing analysis protocols that brings our clients confidence and clarity. ASTM Standards are applied to sample preparation and examination, collection and preservation of samples and data and handling of evidence. AMTI engineering consulting service maintains a meticulous chain of evidence preservation procedures to assure the integrity of evidential samples when necessary.

Comprehensive Analysis

AMTI forensic engineering consultants apply extensive knowledge with both in-house and third party analytical instrumentation to determine the specific cause and sequence of events responsible for product failures and production issues.

AMTI forensic engineering testing is comprehensive:

  • Scanning Electron Microscopy
  • Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
  • Glow Discharge Spectroscopy
  • Fourier Transform Infrared
  • Gas Chromatography
  • Mass Spectroscopy
  • Many other material analysis assets that provide accurate data
Why Clients Choose Us

Bottom line: demonstrated credibility, professional credentials, and multi-discipline certification.

Our forensic engineering and litigation support experience spans multiple industries providing you with a full spectrum of knowledge, wisdom and professional perspective.

WE SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY

We save you time and money through extensive experience and industry knowledge.
Our forensic investigations process will create ease in making clear decisions and taking decisive action.

Whether manufacturing, energy, mining, oil and gas, aerospace or transportation, or maritime, we provide reliable answers to tough questions.

Nationwide

AMTI Engineering has forensic engineers and litigation support specialists with demonstrated credibility across the United States, including:

  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Houston, Texas
  • New York City, New York
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Denver, Colorado
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