Jim A. Nettles, Jr., P.E.

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Ormond Beach, FL

Jim A. Nettles, Jr., P.E.

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Ormond Beach, FL

GET TO KNOW Jim A. Nettles, Jr., P.E.

Jim A. Nettles, Jr., P.E., is a Forensic Engineer with Haag Engineering Co. Based in Ormond Beach, FL, Mr. Nettles has extensive experience in the design, analysis, and inspection of various types of highway and rail road bridges, including single to multi-span, P/S concrete I-beam, spread box and adjacent box beam (composite/non-composite), steel girder, curved steel girder, and timber structures as well as environmental, residential and low-rise commercial structures. He is familiar with L.F.D, L.R.F.D and A.S.D methodologies and A.A.S.H.T.O., ACI, PCI, AISC, AREMA, ASCE-7 and state (PA, NJ) Turnpike design codes/specifications.

Mr. Nettles most recently worked as a Principal Engineer where he was responsible for preliminary and final review/approval of design calculations and shop drawings for large scale single and multiple-story commercial, government and residential prestressed precast concrete wall panel and plank building projects. Prior to that, Mr. Nettles designed, analyzed, and inspected of various types of bridges including highway, pedestrian and rail road bridges. He designed prestressed concrete wall panels and accompanying welds/connections as a Design Service Manager, and was responsible for highway and railway bridge analysis, design, and inspection projects for state DOTs as a Project Engineer.

Mr. Nettles earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He is licensed Professional Engineer in 31 states. His memberships include National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), and the National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES).

Primary Areas of Consulting

  • Structural Evaluations
    Bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and sign structures
    Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
    Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures
    Wind damage
    Moisture intrusion
    Code issues, material problems, and construction detailing
  • Roofing Systems
    Defects of manufacturing and installation
    Damage assessments (e.g. wind, hail, and mechanical damage)
    Code provisions
  • General Civil Engineering
    Building code compliance
    Appraisals and cost evaluation

Memberships

  • National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
  • National Council of Examiners for Engineering & Surveying (NCEES)

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
    Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Dist. Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

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