1. Convenient Technologies Sample Projects
Linwood Mining - Buffalo, IA - Loading Bay Building
Inspected collapsed building, gathered information and drawings, did calculations and finite element
analysis to determine the most likely reasons for why the building failed, recommended design
improvements for the replacement building
Linwood Mining - Buffalo, IA - Large Truck-Loading Hopper Structure
Surveyed and analyzed existing hopper structure then designed reinforcements and supports
Marco Group - Davenport, IA - Enclosed Fork Truck Bridge Between Buildings
Surveyed, completely designed bridge, prepared all drawings, bill of materials, and analysis report
Allsteel - Muscatine, IA - Mezzanine Load Capacities
Thoroughly surveyed all structures, connections and welds of three large, complex factory mezzanines.
Modeled using CADRE Pro 6 FEA software, determined safe distributed load capacities based on
allowable stresses and deflections per building codes, and prepared extensive, professionally-certified
analysis reports
Artco Fleeting - Camanche, IA - Train Loader Heavy Vehicle Support Structure
Designed from scratch, provided all drawings, bill of materials and analysis report
Gerdau Ameristeel - Wilton, IA - 60-Ton Transformer Spreader Lifting Beam
Surveyed and analyzed existing, designed reinforcements, and prepared drawings and analysis report
ADM - Clinton, IA - Catwalks/Bridges Over Indoor and Outdoor Tanks
Surveyed and analyzed existing then designed and analyzed reinforcements
ADM - Clinton, IA - Dual Platforms Around Outside Tank
Surveyed existing structures; designed new two-level platforms, supports, ladders, and railings;
prepared all drawings, bill of materials, and analysis report
ADM - Clinton, IA - HVAC Roof-Attached Support Structure - New Design
ADM - Clinton, IA - Power Track and Water Piping Support Towers - New Design
Alcoa - Riverdale, IA - Joiner Machine Frame
Modeled SolidWorks 3D CAD, ran FEA on frame for new hydraulic cylinder loads,
determined structural changes needed, summarized in an analysis report
Alcoa - Riverdale, IA - Slitter Machine Crank Mechanism - Fatigue Analysis, Design Change
Alcoa - Riverdale, IA - Line Leveler Machine Roll - Fatigue Analysis, Design Change
Romeo RIM - Dewitt, IA - Large Hydraulic Press Lugs and Door Clamps - Analysis, Redesign
Hawk Technology - Milan, IL - Motorized Below-Hook Engine Lifter/Positioner
Performed static and stress calculations for varying lifter orientations, verified results by running finite
element analysis, suggested changes, sized changes by doing additional calculations automated by
excel spreadsheets, and by running additional f.e.a., prepared professionally-certified analysis report
Hawk Technology - Milan, IL - Hydraulic Cantilevered Floor Lifter
Performed same activities as on the above-mentioned motorized below-hook engine lifter/positioner
Several Residential and Commercial Construction Projects
Roof trusses, joists, header beams, columns, decks, concrete piers, stairs, railings, and canopies