Biography
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. Tom is highly skilled in the design of steel structures, including composite design, conventional concrete structures, and post-tensioned concrete structures, with special expertise in the evaluation of punching shear. Tom also has significant experience in the design of heavy-equipment accessories such as buckets, thumbs and quick connects, as well as tower crane and construction hoist foundations and attachments.
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, prepared, and compliant 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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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.
