Roger Davis

Roger Davis

P.E. Phone: 803.732.6600 vCard LinkedIn Download CV

Expertise

  • Aerial Lifts
  • Failure Analysis
  • Industrial Accident Reconstruction
  • Machine Safeguarding
  • Products Liability
  • Vehicle Mechanical Failure
  • Water & Sewer Systems
Biography

Senior Consulting Engineer Roger Davis is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Arkansas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. He also has a certificate in Crane Safety from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Distance Learning and Professional Education Center.

Roger is experienced with municipal water, sanitary sewer design, construction, and operations. His expertise also includes property damage and personal injury investigations involving municipal utilities. He is an accomplished gas and diesel engine mechanic and has more than 30 years of experience with hydraulic plumbing and piping issues. He gained practical experience in hydraulics, fluid flow, tanks, and material handling with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc., the largest hazardous and industrial waste firm in North America. Roger also gained experience in industrial operations as a Manufacturing Engineer.

Roger has investigated claims and injuries ranging from pressure piping system failures and material and personnel handling equipment to large engine failures and fires involving machinery, generators and vehicles.

Qualifications
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer
Certified in Crane Safety
Applied Engineering Experience – over 40 years
Experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Experience in Government Regulation of Public Utilities
Experience in Heavy Industry
Experience in Water Distribution, Pool and Recreational Water Systems
Publications
Breaking Under Pressure Failures Associated with Pressurized CPVC Water Piping

Proper installation of CPVC piping generally results in a dependable project, but shortcuts can lead to costly repairs for the property owner.

Contractor Fails to Install Manhole in Accordance with Standard Specifications

High-rise buildings in a major city + Broken water main +Underground electrical equipment = $$$$$$$$$$

Flood Damaged Machinery Analysis and Repair Guideline 200

Flood damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.

Flood Damaged Machinery Analysis and Repair Part 2 – Guideline 300

Never try to start an internal combustion engine, subjected to floodwaters, without taking the steps described in this guideline.

Fire Damaged Machinery Appraisal and Repair 100

Fire damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.

Catastrophic Failure of Diesel Engines

Don’t dismiss simple routine measures. Proper maintenance is key to reducing expensive repairs and downtime.

Senior Consulting Engineer Roger Davis is a Licensed Professional Engineer in South Carolina and Arkansas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. He also has a certificate in Crane Safety from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Distance Learning and Professional Education Center.

Roger is experienced with municipal water, sanitary sewer design, construction, and operations. His expertise also includes property damage and personal injury investigations involving municipal utilities. He is an accomplished gas and diesel engine mechanic and has more than 30 years of experience with hydraulic plumbing and piping issues. He gained practical experience in hydraulics, fluid flow, tanks, and material handling with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Laidlaw Environmental Services, Inc., the largest hazardous and industrial waste firm in North America. Roger also gained experience in industrial operations as a Manufacturing Engineer.

Roger has investigated claims and injuries ranging from pressure piping system failures and material and personnel handling equipment to large engine failures and fires involving machinery, generators and vehicles.

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer
Certified in Crane Safety
Applied Engineering Experience – over 40 years
Experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
Experience in Government Regulation of Public Utilities
Experience in Heavy Industry
Experience in Water Distribution, Pool and Recreational Water Systems
Breaking Under Pressure Failures Associated with Pressurized CPVC Water Piping

Proper installation of CPVC piping generally results in a dependable project, but shortcuts can lead to costly repairs for the property owner.

Contractor Fails to Install Manhole in Accordance with Standard Specifications

High-rise buildings in a major city + Broken water main +Underground electrical equipment = $$$$$$$$$$

Flood Damaged Machinery Analysis and Repair Guideline 200

Flood damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.

Flood Damaged Machinery Analysis and Repair Part 2 – Guideline 300

Never try to start an internal combustion engine, subjected to floodwaters, without taking the steps described in this guideline.

Fire Damaged Machinery Appraisal and Repair 100

Fire damaged machinery is often repairable, here are a few items to consider.

Catastrophic Failure of Diesel Engines

Don’t dismiss simple routine measures. Proper maintenance is key to reducing expensive repairs and downtime.