Beau Hesson, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Tulsa, OK

Beau Hesson, PE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Tulsa, OK

GET TO KNOW Beau Hesson, PE

Beau Hesson is a Forensic Engineer with Haag, a Salas O’Brien Company, based in Tulsa. He brings 19 years of experience in forensic and structural engineering, specializing in the evaluation of roofing systems, residential and commercial structures, and damage related to wind and hail events.

Mr. Hesson previously served as a consultant for FEMA and major engineering firms on projects involving high seismic and wind design, as well as industrial and oil & gas (O&G) applications. He is highly knowledgeable in building codes, hand and computer-assisted design calculations, finite element analysis (FEA), AutoCAD, and RISA/3D structural modeling.

He is a licensed Professional Engineer in 16 states and holds certifications including FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot (drone operator), Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP), and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Primary Areas of Consulting

Structural Evaluations

  • Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
  • Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures
  • Wind and hail damage
  • Foundations/basements
  • Moisture intrusion
  • Wall failures

Roofing System Evaluations

  • Defects of manufacturing and installation
  • Damage assessments (e.g. wind, hail, and mechanical damage)
  • Code provisions

General Civil Engineering

  • Building code compliance

Certifications

Licensed FAA 107 Drone Pilot (sUAS)

Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering & Architectural Studies, University of Arkansas, 2006

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington

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