Biography
Dave is an experienced mechanical engineer with specialization in plumbing and HVAC design for multi-family, commercial, and residential buildings. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Washington. Dave received his Bachelor’s degree from Oral Roberts University. Since graduating Dave has spent his career pursuing expertise in building mechanical systems, apart from a brief stint as a mountaineering guide in British Columbia.
Beyond system design and commissioning, Dave’s experience includes system and material failure and root cause analysis, finite element analysis, and product design. In his free time, Dave enjoys exploring the outdoors and playing soccer.
About KE | Architectural Diagnostics
At Kent Engineering | Architectural Diagnostics, we offer clients a full suite of disciplines including architecture, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, materials and corrosion engineering. Our team of architects and engineers provide services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, multi-family, plumbing and HVAC, construction, manufacturing, transportation, heavy equipment and machinery, food processing, and maritime. We have the ability to perform a wide range of tests, simulations, and investigative procedures on-site and in our Seattle and Hawaii laboratory.
Our goal is to provide competent professional services with emphasis on technical investigation and problem solving. 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.
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- Bradley Capatch, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
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.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
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.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
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).
- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- June 2020
- Case Study
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.