a division of Engineering Systems, Inc.
Using a tiered approach to project management, Davis Consulting Group can provide the appropriate level of expertise to solve the client’s technical, investigative and research needs in the following areas:
Davis Consulting Group has engineers and researchers with more than 30 years of experience in the analysis of a wide range of accidents. Firm members have been involved in a large number of accident investigations of many types including recreational boating accidents, cargo mishaps, and personal injury claims. This service performs an in-depth look at a particular accident scene and using our inspectors observations and experience to determine the most likely scenario for the causes of the accident.
Our professional engineering and technical staff can offer:
- Field Inspections
- Photography
- Videotaping
- Chemical Testing services
- Laser measuring
- Computer reconstruction,analysis and rendering of accident data
- Metallurgical Analysis
- Structural Analysis
- Diesel Engine and Marine Transmission Analysis
- Outboard
- Wood shipwright
Our investigation team is experienced and well diversified. Clients benefit from a staff of technical professionals the highly experienced in the investigative process.
This service will evaluate a composite material structure to determine the causes of failures, delaminations, blisters or other problems. We can also undertake chemical and strength analysis of the laminate structure through a certified testing laboratory. Our extensive expertise in composite materials can also be used for evaluating design or repair proposals.
Our composites engineer is highly experienced in the design, construction and repair of all types of composite marine structures. He is the author of the highly acclaimed reference work, Marine Composites.
Utilizing one of our certified fire investigators, we can perform an in-depth analysis to determine the cause and origin of shipboard explosions. Fire is one of the most destructive forces. It can consume most everything in its path. To an untrained eye the destruction appears total, but to a trained fire investigator the ash and rubble contain valuable clues to the cause and origin of most fires.
Fires aboard a ship or recreational boat pose unique problems determining a fire's cause and origin. They contain large quantities of flammable liquids and multiple sources of ignition as well as different types of internal combustion engines, generators, pumps, motors, and batteries. Also, the shape and arrangement of compartments aboard a boat affect the propagation of the fire. Our technical staff specializes in investigating marine fires and has participated with the NFPA 921 committee in writing the Marine Chapter of this guide to fire investigation.
Naval Architecture is a broad category that covers many aspects of ship design and construction. We are able to offer customers many services from preliminary design work, to stability analysis, and regulatory compliance. Using our advanced computer network and AutoCAD Release 13, we can offer our clients a full range of design options. Drawings can be delivered in almost any medium the client desires, whether that is paper copies, vellum ink drawings, or electronically via e-mail.
Our staff naval architects are well versed in all ship and boat construction methods and materials. Whether the boat is built of fiberglass, wood, or steel we can provide expert advice.
As one of the core Davis and Company businesses, our marine survey products are known throughout the industry. Davis Consulting Group specializes in marine surveys of commercial craft ranging in size from 40-foot small passenger vessels to 25,000 passenger casino vessels. We also have surveyors experienced in all types of towing vessels, fishing boats, and cargo and tanker vessels.
All of our survey report format can be tailored to your specific needs, whether that is condition and value surveys, insurance surveys, damage surveys, new-build construction surveys, or on-load/off-load cargo surveys. We provide standardized reports for fleet surveys so you can easily locate important facts about each vessel. We can also work out quantity discounts for fleet or class surveys.
Whatever your survey needs, think of Davis Consulting Group.
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