Ms. Donna Barden is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. Ms. Barden is well-versed in forensic analysis of building systems, material deterioration, and code analysis. Ms. Barden is proficient in researching, analyzing, and interpreting codes and standards for building systems. Her education and experience have provided her with notable understanding of structural dynamics and the ability to apply these principles to her assigned projects.

In addition to failure of structural members analysis, Ms. Barden is proficient in the analysis of exterior grading, sealing of building penetrations, and ventilation requirements pertaining to reported water losses at subgrade and attic plenums.

Further, Ms. Barden’s numerous years of experience in building construction and certification in welding, bolting, masonry, concrete placement provides experience as to how materials fail due to improper installation and/or end of service life.

Ms. Donna Barden’s expertise includes:

• Wind and hail forensic investigation
• Water loss assessments of roof, building façade, and foundation systems
• Structural analysis of residential properties and retaining walls
• Crack analysis in wood, finish, concrete, and masonry materials

Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07307, 2012.

Professional Engineer (Additional states available upon application):
Connecticut, 0036171
Massachusetts, 59698
New York, 101314
New Jersey, 24GE05632600
Rhode Island, 14520
Vermont, 18.035367
National Engineering Registration, NCEES, 13-468-62