Steven Zebich, S.E., P.E.

Mr. Zebich has over 27 years experience in structural engineering, and his specialties include structural analysis and design, construction technology, accident investigation, and failure analysis. Much of his work focuses on building inspection, evaluation of cause and origin of building damage, building envelope performance, repair and rehabilitation of buildings and structures, construction defect analysis, construction dispute, and worksite safety roles and responsibilities.

Mr. Zebich has designed and analyzed a myriad of different structures including single and multi-unit residences, commercial low and high rise buildings, heavy industrial structure used in the power, waste processing, steel, and manufacturing industries, as well as towers, bridges, foundations and prefabricated/pre-engineered buildings. He is experienced in the use of wood, reinforced concrete, structural steel, aluminum, glass and fiberglass in construction.

In addition to his professional engineering licensure, Mr. Zebich is a Qualified OSHA Instructor for the construction industry. He is also a senior officer in the United States Air Force Reserve with over 25 years experience in airlift operations.

Zebich S. Unnatural accumulation of ice: An engineer’s perspective. Occup Health & Safety, January 2004.

Zebich S. I slipped, ergo I fell, fact or fantasy. Occup Health & Safety; July 2004.

Zebich S. Unnatural accumulations of ice: Junk science versus real science. Michigan Defense Quarterly; January 2003.

Zebich S. Guidelines for forensic engineering practice. Technical Council on Forensic Engineering of the American Society of Civil Engineers, 2003 (contributing author).

• Senior Director, Construction Technology Group, Packer Engineering, Inc., 1995–2006
• Instructor/Evaluator Navigator, Tactics Officer, United States Air Force Reserve, 1994–1995
• Senior Engineer, Impell Corporation, 1985–1994
• Senior Engineer, Sargent & Lundy Engineers, 1980–1985
  

Explosion Investigation—Performed post-explosion event inspection of several key buildings. Inspections were needed to expedite equipment recovery operations and to identify building components that required demolition, shoring or repair.

Slab Collapse Investigation—Investigated the cause and origin of the collapse of a two-way reinforced concrete elevated slab. Conducted field observation of collapse site, coordinated with other consultants and contractors to document the scene, retrieve artifacts, and observe demolition activities. Performed parametric structural analyses of the collapse area under a variety of loading conditions to determine the mechanism of collapse.

Risk Analysis—Conducted a site survey and document review of a microbiological research facility under construction for the University of Chicago. Review consisted of determining the vulnerability of Bio-Safety Level 2 and 3 laboratories and animal storage areas for potential damage from tornado generated missile impact.

Structural Design Peer Review of a Suspension Bridge—Conducted a peer review of a 3-D space truss device used to construct post-tensioned reinforced concrete suspension bridges. Peer review consisted of calculation review, computer model verification, and drawing review, and was performed in response to the collapse of a similar unit in Puerto Rico.

• Structural Engineers Association of Illinois
• American Institute of Steel Construction
• American Concrete Institute
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• ASTM: participating member of Technical Committee C-15, Manufactured Masonry Units
• Reserve Officer’s Association