Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
Principal Engineer & Founder
Biography
Founder and principal of Kent Engineering, Randy Kent is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 37 years of experience in failure analysis and material engineering forensics. His expertise has been sought in developing the industry-standard ASM Handbook series, International Fatigue Congress publications, with over 100 depositions, trials, and arbitrations to his name.
In addition to his work at Kent Engineering, Randy is a professor of materials engineering for upper-level engineering students at the University of Washington, as well an advisor of curriculum development for Haward Technology Middle East. Randy holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in metallurgical engineering, both from the University of Washington.
In his free time, Randy can be found with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He loves all adventures but especially enjoys fishing, hunting, and exploring on his boat.
About the Kent Companies
At Kent Engineering, KE|Architectural Diagnostics and Kent Crane, we offer clients a full suite of disciplines including architecture, mechanical engineering, weld engineering, structural engineering, materials and corrosion engineering and varies types of inspections. Our team of architects, engineers and inspectors 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 inspections, 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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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.
