Scott J. Anson, Ph.D., P.E., Anson Engineering, LLC
712 Wells Rd. Harleton, TX 75651
(585) 880-2612
Primary Area of Expertise
Accident Investigation & Failure Analysis
Expert Witness Profile
Dr. Scott Anson has been practicing and teaching engineering for over 29 years. He combines his background in both Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering to perform investigations and failure analyses. His experience as a university professor allows him to bring technical clarity in teaching both counsel and trier of fact. This flows out of his combination of formal education, practical engineering, and extensive DIY vehicle and homestead repair skills.
He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas and Louisiana. He is also a “model law” engineer with NCEES, which allows him to expedite licensing in new states as needed.
He is active in the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
While working in oil & gas he has earned the following certifications from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
• API 571 “Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (AKA “Corrosion and Materials”)
• API 580 Risk Based Inspection
He is trained and experienced in API/ASME 579 “Fitness for Service”
Recent failure analysis/ forensic engineering application areas within Mechanical and Materials Engineering include: 1) Workplace injuries, 2) Safety hierarchy application, 3) Structural failure of a medical device, 4) Failed industrial equipment, 5) Commercial litigation, 6) Stress overload, 7) Defective product liability, 8) Materials degradation/metallurgy, 9) Golf cart tipping incident, 10) Oil field injury - pipe left under stress during decommissioning, 11) Slip and fall in a virtual reality (VR) system, 12) Commercial trucking load shift fatality, 13) Failure of a medical patient transport device.
He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas and Louisiana. He is also a “model law” engineer with NCEES, which allows him to expedite licensing in new states as needed.
He is active in the National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE).
While working in oil & gas he has earned the following certifications from the American Petroleum Institute (API):
• API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector
• API 571 “Damage Mechanisms Affecting Fixed Equipment in the Refining Industry (AKA “Corrosion and Materials”)
• API 580 Risk Based Inspection
He is trained and experienced in API/ASME 579 “Fitness for Service”
Recent failure analysis/ forensic engineering application areas within Mechanical and Materials Engineering include: 1) Workplace injuries, 2) Safety hierarchy application, 3) Structural failure of a medical device, 4) Failed industrial equipment, 5) Commercial litigation, 6) Stress overload, 7) Defective product liability, 8) Materials degradation/metallurgy, 9) Golf cart tipping incident, 10) Oil field injury - pipe left under stress during decommissioning, 11) Slip and fall in a virtual reality (VR) system, 12) Commercial trucking load shift fatality, 13) Failure of a medical patient transport device.
Education & Licenses
Ph.D. Systems Science, MS Mechanical Engineering, BS Mechanical Engineering, Professional Engineer Licensed in TX and LA. NCEES record allows rapid addition of new states.
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