Allen M. Bissell Ph.D., P.E. | Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer, Marine Engineer, Safety Engineer


Areas of Practice:

  • Accident, safety, and failure investigations of mechanical equipment
  • Elevators
  • Heating systems
  • Machinery
  • Materials handling equipment
  • Pyrotechnic devices
  • Sprinkler and fire suppression systems
  • Hydraulic steering and braking systems
  • Piping installations

Professional Memberships:

  • American College of Forensic Examiners
  • American Society of Civil Engineers
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Diplomat of the American Board of Forensic Engineering and the American Board of Forensic Technology

Highlights:

  • Mechanical equipment failures of all types and sizes
  • Elevator/escalator/man lift/lift gate failures
  • Fire causes involving furnace, air conditioning and fan failures
  • Spa heating explosions/failures
  • Swimming pool equipment failures
  • Cause and origin of explosions and piping/valve failures for both
    gases and liquids
  • Slip-and-fall/trip-and-fall accidents
  • Toilet tank valve failures
  • Exercise equipment defects
  • Power steering and brake failure analysis
  • Vacuum cleaner failures
  • Step ladder and ladder attachment failures
  • Appliance failures
  • Materials handling equipment accidents