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Sarah Byer
Senior Structural Engineer
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Professional Summary
Mrs. Byer has 23 years of experience in the structural engineering field, including 14 years performing forensic investigations and analysis of foundation movement and cracking, building envelope failures, structural failures, tree and vehicle impact structural assessments, code compliance and evaluation, and roof condition inspections. She has gained design experience ranging from analyzing large steel trusses in automotive plants to designing numerous single-story commercial buildings to assisting in the computer aided design of high-rise casinos. Mrs. Byer has inspected over two thousand damaged commercial and residential structures to determine causation and extent of structural damage, fatigue and analysis. In addition, she has extensive knowledge providing QA/QC Senior Reviews and peer reviews of structural forensic engineering reports for various types of damage assessments.
Her structural design knowledge of various buildings types including steel, concrete, and masonry, as well as repairs and renovations to existing buildings, has aided her in preparation of expert reports and testimony regarding design, analysis, code compliance, review of installed construction and construction project management activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Ohio Northern University, 1998
Certifications
Professional Engineer, NYS Office of the Professions, New York, 080530
Professional Engineer, State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, New Jersey, GE49716
Professional Engineer, State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors & Geologists, Pennsylvania, PE075232
Licensed Mold Assessor, NYS Office of the Professions, New York, MA01202
Licensed Asbestos Inspector, NYS Office of the Professions, New York, 20-07213
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