Eugene W. Meng
Meng Engineering
1046 W. Irisado Circle
Mesa, Arizona 85210-5920
(602)838-3730
EDUCATION
- Numerous Fire Investigation Seminars, 1992-1996
- Post-Graduate, University of Michigan, (Failure Analysis and
Prevention) 1976
- B.S., Arizona State University, (Engineering) 1972
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF RESEARCH, EXPERTISE, OR CONSULTING
- Safety Engineering & Product Liability Analysis-Automotive,
Industrial, Consumer Products & Components
- Automotive Safety Analysis-Accident Investigations,
(On & Off Road), Crashworthiness, Seat Belt Issues, etc.
- Fire Investigation - Cause & Origin and Design Analysis
- Structures, Motor Vehicles, Machinery, Appliances
- Mechanical & industrial Equipment - Failure Analysis,
Design Analysis, Test & Development
ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE
- Meng Engineering, Engineering Investigator and Consultant,
1984-Present
- BTI Consultants, Inc. Automotive/Mechanical/Human Factors
Engineering Consultant, 1989-1990
- Interface Design (under contract to Garrett Turbine Engine
Company), Test Group Leader, 1987-1989
- Manufacturers Representative (multiple principals), 1984-1987
- Dynamic Science, Inc., Project Engineer, 1983
- Airnetics Engineering Company, Application Engineer, 1983
- International Harvester, Phoenix Proving, Test and Development
Engineer, 1975-1982
- Rogers Corporation, Manufacturing Engineer, 1973-1974
CONSULTING EXPERIENCE (partial listing)
PRODUCT SAFETY
- Gas Heater Asphyxiation
- Consumer Product Liability
- Hazard Analysis of Accident Sites
- Slip/Trip & Fall
- Traction Measurement
- Lighting
- Walkway Design
- Injuries Caused by Bungee Straps
AUTOMOTIVE
- Accident Reconstruction
- Seat Belt Issues
- Seat Belt Defense
- Slack Adjusters & Retractor Defects
- Webbing Failures
- Seat Belt Usage Determinations
- Injuries Caused by Seat Belts
- Antilock Brake Defect Investigations
- Motorhomes
- Flammability of Construction
- Crashworthiness
- Emergency exits
- Automobile Crash Testing
- FMVSS Compliance Testing
- Fuel System Integrity
- Power Steering Design
- Trailer Hitch Failure
- Utility Vehicle Rollovers
- Handling Capabilities
- Towing Instructions
- Rollbar Integrity
- Unwanted Acceleration
FIRE INVESTIGATIONS
- Car, Truck, & Motorhome Fires
- Carburetor fires
- Transmission Fires
- Propane System Fires
- Power Steering Fires
- Structure Fires
- Electrical Fires
- Faulty Appliances
MECHANICAL / INDUSTRIAL
- Performance Testing of Earthmovers
- Earthmover Related Injuries
- Haul Truck Rollovers
- Suspension Seat Mounting
- Steering Cylinder Failure
- Scrapers
- Suspension Seat
- Visibility Studies
- Maintenance Procedures
- Analysis of Crane Failures (Hydraulic and Lattice Boom)
- Erection Procedures
- Cable Breakage - Safety Procedures
- Design Safety Defects - Anti -Two Block
- Dragline Injury - Maintenance Procedures
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Equipment Design
- Safety Analysis of Industrial Injuries
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic System Analysis
- Machine Guarding
AEROSPACE
- NASA/FAA Crash Test of 720B Airliner
- Aircraft Fire Reduction Techniques
- Electronic Data Acquisition and Analysis
- Gas Turbine Engine Development
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
- "Instrumental Test of Sicma Aero Seat 600, Model America
Mark II aboard NASA/FAA 720B Controlled Impact Demonstration",
1984
- co-authored several Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
compliance test reports, 1983-1984
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Arizona State University, College of Engineering Award for
Scholastic Excellence & Graduation with Distinction