Ben Cross, CWI
Crane Inspector & Mechanical Engineer (EIT)
Biography
Ben is a mechanical engineer focusing his efforts on crane and hoist systems. Ben received his Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Seattle University. Since graduating, he has spent his career working for Kent Crane gaining experience in crane inspections and related engineering. Ben is currently certified to inspect all types of Construction and Maritime, as well as a certified weld inspector. Ben’s knowledge and experience as an engineer and certified weld inspector delivers our clients a service that they can be confident in.
Ben also owns his own small business as a certified farrier, shoeing horses. When Ben is done working, he enjoys working on auto projects and spending time with his wife and family.
About Kent Crane | Inspection and Engineering
At Kent Crane, we believe truth brings light. As an inspection and engineering firm, our purpose is to pursue the truth with humility—and we do that through engineering consulting and inspection.
We specialize in heavy equipment inspection and engineering, and we have the capacity to perform inspection, certification, and engineering services for all types of cranes, hoists, and other lifting equipment. In our increasingly complex world, being safe and prepared is more important than ever. We put humility and service at the forefront and work together to ensure the client is well represented, the system is performing, and everyone goes home to their families at the end of the day.
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Life Expectancy: Building Enclosure | Building Systems
Are you responsible for juggling the current working condition of your property, including capital budgets, all while trying to predict when the next colossal building systems failure is going to rear its ugly head?
Case Study: Evaluation of Degradation in Pipes and Fittings
This case study is on the evaluation of the type of degradation in the pipes and fittings for a condominium in Seattle, Washington.
Case Study: Design and Load Test Concrete Washout Pans
In this case study, a concrete construction service hired Kent Engineering (KE) to design and load test concrete washout pans.
Case Study: Testing for a New Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
Case Study: Broken Saddle Adapter for a Lifting-Jack
Our case study involves forensics and litigation support through an independent analysis of the failed saddle adaptor for a lifting-jack.
