Robert A. Danielson

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Des Moines, IA

Robert A. Danielson

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Des Moines, IA

GET TO KNOW Robert A. Danielson

Robert Danielson, P.E., is a Forensic Engineer for Haag Engineering Co. Mr. Danielson joined Haag in 2009 and opened Haag’s Des Moines office in 2018. He is an experienced engineer, with more than 24 years in design and forensic engineering. His forensic expertise includes structural evaluations of residential, agricultural, and commercial buildings; construction-related failures; and roofing evaluations.
Mr. Danielson is an ITC Level I Thermographer and a licensed P.E. in 14 states. He earned Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering degree from Texas A&M University. Mr. Danielson is a contributing author and presenter for numerous Haag courses and certifications including– Haag Certified Inspector courses on Residential Roofing, Commercial Roofing, and Wind Damage; Damage Assessment of Composition Roofs; and Corrugated Steel Grain Bins. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), since 2001, and the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), since 1998.

Primary Areas of Consulting

  • Structural Evaluations
    Residential, agricultural, and light-frame commercial/multi-family buildings
    Wood and engineered wood products
    Code compliance
  • Construction-Related Failure and Damage Assessment
    Code interpretation and compliance issues
    Building envelope
  • Wind Engineering and Related Storm Effects
    Structural damage
    Roofing systems
    Quality of manufacture and application of roofing
    Cause and extent of damage, particularly from hail and wind

Certifications

ITC Level I Thermographer, Infrared Training Center – Granted 2017 

Memberships

  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – Member since 2001 
  • American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) – Member since 1998 

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
    Texas A&M University, 1998

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin

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