Southeast Service Center
Gerard J. Boyce, P.E.
Forensic Mechanical/Structural Engineer
Atlanta, Georgia
678-469-5030
[email protected]
EDUCATION: Southern Polytechnic State University, 1984
Marietta, Georgia
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology- Machine Design, with High Honor
Additional undergraduate studies in:
Electrical & Computer Technology 1986-87 Structural Analysis 1995
EMPLOYMENT: Unified Investigations & Sciences, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia August 2013 to present
Forensic Mechanical/Structural Engineer – Responsibilities include failure analysis of automotive components, mechanical equipment, appliances, and plumbing components. Mr. Boyce is able to provide assessment of origin and cause of water intrusion, structural damage as a result of wind, storms, fire, water,
vehicle/tree impact, settlement, or other damage/distress to
retaining walls, residential, and commercial buildings. Experience includes evaluation of construction-related defects and structural repair recommendations.
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.):
S&ME
Duluth, Georgia
August 2007 to July 2013
Project Engineer – (Part-Time/Contract) Responsibilities included facilities-related evaluations such as distress in steel, concrete, and wood structures, water intrusion evaluations, indoor air quality (mold) evaluations, construction-related vibration monitoring, property condition assessments for due diligence, and structural special inspections.
GEORGIA ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. Alpharetta, Georgia
March 2005 to July 2013
Principle Engineer – Responsible for engineering consulting services including evaluation of structural damage due to fire, wind, and vehicle/tree impact to residential and low-rise commercial structures. Services include causation/repair of structural distress and design of structural modifications.
CERNY & IVEY ENGINEERS, INC. Norcross, Georgia
January 2003 to February 2005 & September 1995 to January 2001
Staff Engineer – Responsibilities included engineering
consulting/forensic investigations specializing in mechanical, civil, and structural fields. Areas of experience include mechanical and structural failure investigations, building product and material testing, cold-formed steel design, structural analysis and design, storm drainage studies, on-site waste management system evaluation, building settlement, and foundation evaluations.
STEEL SPAN, INC. Norcross, Georgia
January 2001 to January 2003
Senior Staff Engineer – Responsibilities included structural design of low-rise steel buildings used for industrial, commercial, retail, aviation, and religious uses. Duties included structural design, support of sales force, supervision of drafting staff, and
EMPLOYMENT (CONT.):
BASE MANUFACTURING, INC. Tucker, Georgia
April 1990 to August 1995
Chief Engineer – Responsibilities included product design, development, and testing of standard and custom steel warehouse storage products including pallet racking, mezzanines, shelving, design of pneumatic control systems and production equipment.
CERNY & IVEY ENGINEERS, INC. Norcross, Georgia
December 1984 - March 1990
Senior Technician/Staff Engineer – Technical experience in fields of vehicle accident reconstruction, cold-formed steel analysis, material and component testing, vibration monitoring, vehicle component failure analysis, engineering graphics, fire origin and cause investigations, structural failure analysis, photogrammetric accident reconstruction, welding and other fabrication methods, research of government and industry codes and standards, hydrology, and building renovation.
SKYLAND CHEVRON SERVICE STATION Atlanta, Georgia
1980 – 1982
Automotive Mechanic – Responsibilities included diagnosis and repair of automotive/light truck vehicle systems including engine, transmission, emission/engine management, suspension, braking, and electrical components.
SPECIALIZED TRAINING:
• Certified Roof Inspector Training-Commercial, Haag Education, LLC, 2014, 20 hours (Tested)
• Certified Roof Inspector Training-Residential, Haag Education, LLC, 2014, 20 hours (Tested)
• Asbestos Operations and Maintenance, Triangle Environmental Consultants, Inc. 2014, 16 hours (Tested)
• Unified Investigations and Sciences, Inc., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200-Globally
SPECIALIZED TRAINING (CONT.):
• International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) – CFITrainer.net - Fire Investigator Scene Safety, 2013, 3 hours (tested)
• 40 - hour OSHA HAZWOPER, 2011
• 10 - hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health, 2010 • Aerial Manlift Operator Certificate, 2009
• Forklift Operator Certificate, 2009
• Mold Assessment and Remediation, The Environmental Institute, Marietta, Georgia, 2007
• Structure Dynamics Seminar, American Society of Civil Engineers, Structural Technical Group, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005
• Metal Building Engineering Seminar, Butler/MBMA, Birmingham, Alabama, 2002- 2003 • Engineering for Extreme Winds: 2000, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, 2000 • Stormwater Management – Solutions and Regulations, Atlanta, Georgia, 1999
• PCI Design Handbook Seminar, PCI/Structures and Codes Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, 1999
• Evaluation of Masonry Structures, International Concrete Repair Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998
• Concrete Repair Basics, American Concrete Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998
• Field Evaluation of Concrete, International Concrete Repair Institute, Atlanta, Georgia, 1997
• Wetlands and Your Civil Engineering Projects, American Society of Civil Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, 1997
• The Science and Art of Practical Stress/Strain Measurement, Measurements Group/Vishay, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996
• Advanced Heavy Duty Air Components and Brake Systems, Allied Signal/Bendix, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996
• Simplified Design of Reinforced Concrete Buildings, Portland Cement Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 1996
• Statistical Quality Control, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994
• 32nd Stapp Car Crash Conference, Society of Automotive Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia, 1988
• Concrete Slabs-On-Grade, Portland Cement Association, Atlanta, Georgia, 1987 • Arson and Fire Investigation, International Association of Arson Investigators, Dalton,
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Registered Professional Engineer: Georgia, Registration No. PE022932 • Registered Professional Engineer: Alabama, Registration No. 34106 • Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1985-2001
• Member of Rack Manufacturers Institute Engineering Committee 1990 -1995 • Member of Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society
• Member of American Society of Civil Engineers • Member of Structural Engineers Association of Georgia • Member of American Concrete Institute
• Haag Certified Roof Inspector – Residential, ID# 201406201 • Haag Certified Roof Inspector – Commercial ID# 201406201
PRESENTATIONS:
“Building Products – Design & Certification Testing”
Co-Presenter at ACEC/GSPE/GEA Continuing Education Seminar Mercer University, Macon, GA 2004
DEPOSITION / TRIAL TESTIMONY:
During his career, Mr. Boyce has provided deposition/trial testimony on numerous occasions including civil cases involving vehicle braking systems, slip and fall, storm drainage, and water damage to industrial equipment.
