Steve R. Smith P.E.
Principal Engineer, Director of Research & Testing
Steven R. Smith graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He is licensed as a professional engineer in six states. Mr. Smith has been with Haag Engineering since 1998 and is the Director of Haag Research & Testing Co. Mr. Smith has inspected well over 1,000 roofs for hail- and wind-caused damage and began his career with Haag in the testing laboratory, performing hail impact testing and roofing sample evaluations. Mr. Smith assisted in the development of the Haag Certified Inspector programs (Residential and Commercial) and has taught these courses for many years.
Primary Areas of Consulting
- Research and Testing
Hail damage determination on roofing samples
Insulation R-value determination
Fastener pull out resistance
Material properties
Specialized testing
Field testing - Roofing System Evaluations
Cause, nature, and extent of damage, particularly from hail and wind
Installation problems
Manufacturing anomalies
Repair methods - Moisture Source Determination
- Accident Reconstruction
Workplace
Vehicular
Event Data Recorder (EDR) - Code and Standards Compliance
- Mechanical Equipment Evaluation
Industrial, commercial, residential
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of: Arkansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin
NAFI Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (C.F.E.I.)
Memberships
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Pi Tau Sigma National Honor Society
College Education
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of Texas at Arlington, 2005 - Navy Nuclear Power Training Command
Naval Training Center – Orlando, FL, 1994
Testimony history available upon request.
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