Mr. Jacob Wagner has experience in failure investigation and analysis of railroad equipment, maintenance of way equipment, industrial equipment, structural products, vehicles and utility infrastructure. He specializes in both routine and custom testing for material or product evaluation, as part of root cause analysis or quality control. In addition he has extensive experience in solid modeling, 3D-Laser scanning, reverse engineering and fabrication. Other interests include electronic systems and control, machine design, and manufacturing technologies.
Jacob's Recent Updates
Investigative Use of Reverse Engineering Techniques: Application to an Aviation Accident
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Areas of Expertise
Publications
- Failure Analysis of Open End Wrenches Containing Forging Defects, ASM Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention, January 2010
Professional Associations
Case Studies
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Composite Railroad Tie Evaluation Study
ESi has been performing field and physical testing of composite railroad ties to refine industry specifications on mechanical and thermal performance.
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Investigative Use of Reverse Engineering Techniques: Application to an Aviation Accident
ESi was engaged to critically evaluate allegations that an autopilot pitch trim servo malfunctioned due to binding from environmental exposure and caused a small aircraft crash.
