STEPHEN R. SHANKS
BHATE Engineering / Geosciences Corporation
5217 Fifth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35212-3515
Work: (205) 591-7062 ext. 237
Cell: (205) 960-1826
Home: (205) 664-2526
srshanks@bhate-geo.com
Contact information:
STEPHEN R. SHANKS
BHATE Engineering / Geosciences Corporation
5217 Fifth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35212-3515
Work: (205) 591-7062 ext. 237
Cell: (205) 960-1826
Home: (205) 664-2526
srshanks@bhate-geo.com
CERTIFICATIONSCertification in the field of Construction Materials Testing as Senior Engineering Technician (S.E.T.) by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies as sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Certification in accordance with BHATE Written Practice and the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) SNT-TC-1A guidelines as NDT Level III in radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle testing (MT), liquid penetrant testing (PT), and visual testing (VT). NDT Instructor and Principal NDT Level III for methods certified.
Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration in the Application of the Eastern Region Laboratory Procedures Manual conducted by the Eastern Region Airports Division, Safety, & Standards Branch.
Certification by the Roof Consultants Institute based on education, experience, and examination as a Registered Roof Observer (R.R.O.), Types One (Built-Up Roof Systems) and Two (Single Ply Roof Systems).
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Thirty years experience in the providing and management of materials testing and inspection services including, but not limited to: nondestructive testing and inspection of tubular structures and dynamically and statically loaded structural steel; F-Number measurement of concrete slabs; structural mapping and asset management with ground-penetrating radar; inspection and testing of concrete, soils, asphalt, building acoustics, timber, masonry, cladding, and building products; failure analysis; chemical analysis; metallurgical analysis; and petrographic analysis.
- Develops and administers training, qualification, and certification programs in accordance with ASTM, ACI, ASNT, NICET, and applicable project requirements.
- Coordinates tests and inspections in accordance with the requirements of standards-writing agencies including: ASTM, AASHTO, Corps of Engineers, ACI, AWS, ASME, AISC, MIL. SPEC., BUREC, FAA, ANSI, NACE, NAVSHIPS, AWWA, SSPC, MIA, UL, UBC, SAE, API, and AREA.
- Reviews plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy, and make recommendations to resolve technical conflicts.
- Provides inspection, testing and forensic investigation services to various types of clients, including attorneys, architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, insurance companies, building owners, and governmental agencies. Consulting services have been provided for problems relating to materials, specifications, construction, prefabrication, maintenance, restoration, demolition, testing, and research.
- Compiles and manages Quality Assurance Manual, Hazard Communication Program, Written Practice for Qualification and Certification of Personnel, and Nondestructive Examination Procedure Manual.
- Serves as Corporate Radiation Safety Officer which includes: administering Radioactive Material Licenses; conducting safety training seminars; and regulating compliance of radioactive material handling, storage, transportation, and replenishment in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission, state, and corporate requirements.
- Provides testing, inspection, management, and investigation for a wide variety of projects including: airports, tunnels, bridges, petrochemical/manufacturing/industrial plants, high rises, dams, commercial and governmental office buildings, hotel/motel, sanitary and waste water treatment facilities, hospitals, schools, shopping malls, and nuclear/fossil electric generating stations. Projects range in size to $2.1 billion.
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
- Partial listing of projects and investigations into the cause(s) of functional/structural distress:
Investigation into the Causes of Failure of Renovated Stone Veneer
Administration (Tower) and Police Buildings, Huntsville, Alabama
City of Huntsville (litigation support services)Investigation into the Causes of Distress of Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Birmingham Green South Street Improvements
PTK Number 9732
City of Birmingham (litigation support services)Investigation into the Causes of Concrete, Base, and Subgrade Failure
Top Fabricators, Moody, Alabama
Leo Cahalan vs. Construction Systems Inc., et. al.
Leo Cahalan/Dominick Fletcher Yielding Wood & Lloyd, PA
(litigation support services and deposition)Evaluation of Distress in Architectural Precast Panels, Spiral Ramp
Parking Deck #4, Birmingham, Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Investigation into the Causes of Structural Steel and Masonry DistressWal~Mart Store #935, Denham Springs, Louisiana and
Wal~Mart Store #839, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Wal~Mart Stores, Inc.Condition Surveys of Concrete, Structural Steel, and Waterproofing
Legion Field Stadium, Birmingham, Alabama
The City of Birmingham (design and contract administration)Investigation into the Causes of Pavement Failure
Eastwood Festival Center, Birmingham, Alabama
Rogers Group Inc. vs. Birmingham Retail Center Associates
Rogers Group, Inc./Najjar Denaburg, P.C.
(litigation support services, deposition, and arbitration)Bridge Evaluations
Brookwood Village Center, Birmingham, Alabama
Krupp Realty and DevelopmentInvestigation into the Causes of Failure in Steel Roof Deck and Built-Up Roof System
Wal~Mart Supercenter #673, Clarksville, Tennessee
Wal~Mart Stores, Inc.Investigation into the Causes of Concrete Floor Slab Distress
Del Monte Distribution Center, Tarrant, Alabama
Del Monte FoodsInvestigation into the Causes of Epoxy Floor Failure
Huntsville Hospital, Huntsville, Alabama
The Robins CorporationCondition Surveys of Furnace and Stock Trestle
Sloss Furnace National Historical Landmark, Birmingham, Alabama
The City of BirminghamConcrete Floor Slab and Floor Covering Failure Investigation
Wal~Mart Supercenter #734, Enterprise, Alabama
Wal~Mart Stores, Inc.Investigation into the Causes of Masonry Failure
Wal~Mart Store and Sam’s Club, Easton Pennsylvania
Hoar Construction v. KWT Developers, Inc.; and Certified Testing Laboratories, Inc.
Hoar Construction/Bradley Arant Rose & White LLP
(litigation support services & mediation)Investigation into the Causes of Pavement Failure
Regatta Bay, Destin, Florida
Berlinsky v. Connelly & Wicker, et al.
Matthews & Hawkins, P.A. (litigation support services)American Society for Testing and Materials
Committee participation includes:American Society for Nondestructive Testing
C-9 on Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
D-18 on Soil and Rock
E-36 on Criteria for the Evaluation of Testing and Inspection AgenciesAmerican Welding Society
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies
Roof Consultants Institute
ARTICLES AND MONOGRAPHS
"Procedures and Techniques for Construction Materials Testing", PSI News, 1978.
"Inspection and Testing of Asphaltic Cement Concrete", PSI News, 1979.
"Concrete Barges: Construction and Repair Techniques", PSI News, 1984.
"Roof Systems, Consulting, Testing & Inspection Services, BEC News, 1984.
"Hot Weather Concreting", BEC News, 1986.
"Quality and Process Control Systems for Federal Highway Administration Projects", FHWA Eastern Region, 1990.
"Causes and Prevention of Efflorescence in Masonry Construction", BEC News, 1992.
"It’s Coming Unglued: Case Studies in the Failure of White Marble Veneers", BEC News, 1992.
"Ultrasonic Examination and Evaluation of Tubular T-, Y-, and K-Connections", 1993.
"Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel", BEC News, 1994.
"F-Numbers and Concrete Floor Flatness/Levelness", BEC News, 1994.
"How to Avoid Fabric Interlayer Headaches", 1995.
"Pavement Evaluation — Engineering and Management Services", BEC News, 1996.
"Maintaining Masonry", 1998.
“In-Depth Bridge Inspection Techniques”, Weston & Sampson Engineers, 2003
“Structural Mapping and Asset Management with Ground-Penetrating Radar”, BHATE Geosciences, 2004.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Associated Builders and Contractors - Alabama Chapter
1996, Award of Excellence, Associate Category
"The Gray Lady of Graymont Avenue: A Facelift for All the World to See"
Steel Remediation, Waterproofing of Concrete Surfaces, and Concrete Beam Repair
Legion Field Stadium
Birmingham, Alabama"When Legion Field was chosen as the site of 1996 Olympic soccer matches, Birmingham city officials were concerned about the possible safety and integrity of the structure that would hold thousands. In order for Legion Field to look its best for the world, Bhate Engineering Corporation was called in to evaluate, design, and administer the contracts for concrete and structural steel replacement and concrete waterproofing."Associated Builders and Contractors - Alabama Chapter
1998, Award of Excellence, Associate Category
McWane Center
Birmingham, Alabama"Due to the unique and unusual nature of the site, Bhate Engineering was brought in as part of the design team for their geotechnical and forensic expertise. One of the many challenges this project faced was the foundation, which had to be extended underneath the existing wall of the historic Alabama Theater. Bhate Engineering performed all geotechnical evaluations and construction materials testing, including concrete, precast inspection, reinforcing steel inspection, caisson inspection, and structural steel examinations. Project was completed on time and within budget."American Concrete Institute - Alabama Chapter
1998, First Place Award for Restoration in the Alabama Chapter
Legion Field Stadium
Birmingham, AlabamaWho's Who in Science and Engineering, Marquis Who's Who, Chicago, IL, 1994 to Present.
PUBLIC LECTURES
Lectures for a fee, have included continuing professional education for architects, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers.
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