Craig Eberhardt PhD, CFEI

Senior Project Manager

Contact Info

Department

Engineering

Phone

(919) 264-6321

Email

craig.eberhardt@yaeservices.com

Locations

Raleigh, NC

Biography

Dr. Eberhardt, a Mechanical Engineer, performs damage assessment and failure analysis following a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment failures. In addition, he determines code violations and material defects, as well as assisting in fire origin and cause investigations, and has often been retained as a consulting expert in the resolution of numerous insurance and legal cases. Dr. Eberhardt’s education, as well as his direct experience, provides the knowledge to quickly and accurately determine failure analyses involving mechanical, fluid, biomimetic, and electro-mechanical systems.

Publications and Presentations

  • Surface force spectroscopic point load measurements and viscoelastic modeling of the micromechanical properties of air flow sensitive hairs of a spider (Cupiennius salei)”, M. E. McConney, C. F. Schaber, M. D. Julian, W. C. Eberhardt, J. A. C. Humphrey, F. G. Barth, V. V. Tsukruk, Journal of the Royal Society Interface
  • Envista US Webinar Presentations, Craig Eberhardt, Incorporation of 3D Printing in Manufacturing
  • “Nanotechnology: Prospects for the World’s Smallest Claim”, W. C. Eberhardt, D. Backes, S. A. Vojcanin, Tampa, Florida, Loss Executives Association 84th Annual Meeting & Educational Conference
  • “A bio-inspired artificial whisker for fluid motion sensing with increased sensitivity and reliability”, W. C. Eberhardt, Y. A. Shakhsheer, B. H. Calhoun, J. R. Paulus, M. Appleby, IEEE Sensors 201
  • Envista US Webinar Presentations, Craig Eberhardt and Mary Coombe, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Construction Defect Claims
  • “Development of an Artificial Sensor for Hydrodynamic Detection Inspired by a Seal’s Whisker Array”, W. C. Eberhardt, B. F. Wakefield, C. T. Murphy, C. Casey, Y. Shakhsheer, B. H. Calhoun, C. Reichmuth., Bioinspiration & Biomimetics
  • “Effect of angle on flow-induced vibrations of pinniped vibrissae”, C. T. Murphy, W. C. Eberhardt, B. H. Calhoun, K. A. Mann, D. A. Mann, PlosOne
  • Envista US Webinar Presentations, Craig Eberhardt and Metin Duysak, Medical Equipment Losses

Education

  • University of Virginia  |  Charlottesville
    Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
  • University of Virginia  |  Charlottesville
    Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering
  • University of Virginia  |  Charlottesville
    Master of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience

  • 2022 - Current  |  Senior Project Manager  |  YA Engineering Services
  • 2021 - 2021  |  Senior Project Consultant  |  Envista Forensics
  • 2017 - 2021  |  Project Consultant  |  Envista Forensics
  • 2013 - 2017  |  Senior Technical Consultant  |  Envista Forensics
  • 2005 - 2012  |  Research Assistant  |  University of Virginia

Areas of Practice

  • Condition Assessment
  • Damage Assessment
  • Failure Analysis
  • Fire and Life Safety Systems
  • HVAC and Mechanical Systems
  • Litigation Support
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Plumbing Systems

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Fluid Bed Reactor  |  $1.8M
    Indianapolis, IN  |  Investigation of fire event resulting in explosive rupture of a fluid bed reactor
  • Gas Grill Explosion
    Cary, NC  |  Investigation of explosion resulting in personal injury resulting from ignition of trapped gases
  • Pellet Mill  |  $6.9M
    Tappahannock, VA  |  Review of potentially fire damaged production equipment
  • Adhesives Production Facility  |  $11.4M
    Columbia, SC  |  Review of affected production equipment from potential flood damage
  • Piping Systems
    Multiple Locations  |  Investigation of pipe and fitting failures for sprinkler systems and fluid transport
  • HVAC Systems
    Multiple Locations  |  Investigation of commercial and residential systems with damage due to fire, maintenance, electrical activity, and weather
  • Elevator Failure
    NC  |  Investigation of an elevator car fall resulting in personal injuries

Affiliations

  • NAFI
  • SAE
  • ASME

Credentials

  • PhD  |  Doctor of Philosphy
  • CFEI  |  Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator