Crane Engineering
Our multidisciplinary team enables us to solve our clients’ crane engineering needs fully in-house. Our licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Structural Engineers (SEs) are expertise in crane failure and root cause analysis, engineered crane design modifications, repair procedures, equipment design and redesign, welds and welding procedures, material testing and certification as well as owners’ representative consulting. We are frequently retained to manage crane design overhauls, modify crane components and structures, design foundations, redesign and assess structural or mechanical components, and provide expert testimony for insurance losses and legal cases.
Our Capabilities
- Crane design overhauls
- Modification of crane components and structures
- Designs for foundations, bases, footings, attachments
- Redesign/assess structural components
- Binder Reviews
- Specialized inspection of heavy equipment/cranes
- Structural engineering review & stamp
- Design & Analysis for all types of equipment
- Material Testing & Certification
- Non- Destructive Testing
- Weld Inspections & Engineering
- Failure analysis & Corrosion Analysis
- Forensic & Litigation Support
About Us
Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, corrosion, welding engineers, and inspectors sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
Experts and Associates
Tom Higgins has over 35 years of experience in structural engineering and design document preparation, including the design of buildings and non-building structures. He is a registered professional engineer in both Washington and Oregon. He holds a bachelors of Arts and Design from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a bachelors in Civil Engineering from University of Houston.
Michael is a welding engineer and project manager, receiving his Bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University and completed his Masters in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington. He is a certified welding engineer (CWEng), certified welding inspector (CWI) and an ASNT Level II Visual Inspector. He is also a certified Solidworks Professional.
Ben is a mechanical engineer focusing his efforts in crane and hoist systems. He also holds WA State crane inspection certifications for tower, mobile, facility and maritime cranes. He is also a certified weld inspector. Ben received his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Seattle University.
Serving Clients Across a Variety of Industries
At Kent Crane Inspection & Engineering, we provide inspection and engineering across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, heavy equipment and machinery, refineries and maritime.
Our staff of inspectors and engineers lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each industry, inspecting and identifying failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.
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