Jeffrey A. Travis, P.E., S.E.

Mr. Travis has over 20 years experience in structural engineering, with expertise in structural analysis and design, construction technology, large-scale collapse investigations, structural dynamics and blast analysis, construction failure analysis, and crane operations and safety practices. A majority of his work focuses on cause and origin investigations of building damage, building envelope performance, repair and rehabilitation of structures, construction defect analysis, and construction disputes.

Mr. Travis has designed and analyzed a myriad of different structure types, including single family residences, commercial low and medium rise buildings, heavy industrial structures used in the power and manufacturing industries, transmission towers, bridges, and parking structures. He is experienced in the use of wood, reinforced/precast/post-tensioned concrete, structural steel, and masonry in construction.

Mr. Travis has acted as the Project Engineer for a variety of projects including the design and evaluation of post-tensioned, precast and cast-in-place concrete, steel framed, timber, and masonry structures. He has performed structural evaluations, developed plans, specifications, budgets and schedules, and provided construction administration.

Travis JA. ASME and OSHA Minimum Mobile Crane Safety Requirements. Crane & Hoist Conference & Exhibition, Rosemont, IL, 2003.

• Senior Director, Packer Engineering, Inc., 1999–2008
• Project Engineer/Manager, Carl Walker, Inc., 1996–1999
• Project Engineer, Raths, Raths & Johnson, Inc., 1994–1996
• Project Engineer, Vectra Technologies, Inc., 1988–1994
• Project Engineer, Newport News Shipbuilding, 1987–1988
  

Palau Bridge Collapse—Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a post-tensioned, box girder, concrete bridge structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and observed demolition activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Kaiser Aluminum Explosion—Performed post-explosion event investigations on commercial, industrial, governmental, and residential structures. Investigative findings were used to identify building components requiring demolition, shoring, and/or repair.

Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse—Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a wood timber bonfire structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.
Notre Dame Football Stadium—Conducted field investigation of stadium site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the subject structure under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of the observed structural distress.

Homer City Duct Collapse—Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a steel framed duct support structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Hancock Scaffold Collapse—Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a steel/aluminum framed scaffold and scaffold support structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Hurricane Katrina Damage Investigations—Performed post-hurricane event investigations on commercial, industrial, religious, governmental, and residential structures. Investigative findings were used to identify building components requiring demolition, shoring, and/or repair. Damages were categorized as being the result of wind and/or storm surge.

Concrete Structures Tower Crane Collapse—Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a steel framed tower crane support structure. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieved artifacts, and performed materials testing activities. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse. Conducted a peer review of the crane foundation design.

Great River Energy Collapse—Performed post-collapse cause and origin investigation of a post-tensioned concrete floor slab and aluminum shoring system. Conducted field investigation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, and established an artifact retention facility. Performed design review and structural analyses of the collapse under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse

Jay Dee/Affholder Vibration Damage Investigations—Performed post-blasting event investigations on residential structures. Compared blasting records of particle velocity with established thresholds for structural damage, and pre-blasting videos and condition assessments with post-blasting conditions. Prepared reports of investigative findings that were used for arbitration hearings.

• Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
• Post Tensioning Institute—PTI
• American Concrete Institute—ACI
• American Society of Civil Engineers—ASCE
• American Institute of Steel Construction—AISC
• International Concrete Repair Institute—ICRI
• Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute—PCI