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Joseph Kraus
Senior Forensic Structural Engineer
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Professional Summary
Mr. Kraus has over 21 years of engineering industry experience. He has worked in a range of areas including forensic investigations, construction management, and structural design of bridges, residences, commercial, and institutional buildings. Through work with EFI Global Mr. Kraus has experience providing civil and structural engineering damage assessments as well as performing roof damage and building envelope related assessments. In previous experiences he has spent time designing structures in regions with significant snow and seismic loads and has become generally knowledgeable and aware of construction practices spanning beyond the past century. Field work and construction administration has played a significant role in each of these endeavors and has aided in a broad range of development within the engineering industry. Mr. Kraus has spent time in Haiti aiding in the relief efforts of the January 2010 Earthquake. This included structural building assessments for residences, schools, churches, and hospitals to ensure occupant safety and provide conceptual repair scopes as required.
Area of Expertise:
- Forensic Civil/Structural Investigations
- Structural Engineering Design
- Construction Management
- Roof – Storm Damage Inspections
- Mine Subsidence Inspections
- Architectural Design Experience
- CAT/Disaster Relief – Building Evaluations
- Tornado
- Hurricane
- Earthquake
- Flood
- Fire Damage (structural assessment)
- Vehicle Impact Building Assessments
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 2000
Certifications
Professional Engineer, MO, #2011011129
Professional Engineer, IL, #062.065718
Professional Engineer, AR, #14858
Professional Engineer, CO, #40742
Professional Engineer, KS, #23312
Professional Engineer, FL, #79538
Professional Engineer, TX, #120621
Professional Engineer, SC, #36092
Professional Engineer, NC, #047548
Professional Engineer, IA, #P25436
Professional Engineer, LA, #44604
Professional Engineer, GA, #PE045821
Professional Engineer, MN, #59168
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying, Record #19-671-43
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