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