Experienced, Objective. Professional and Independent.

Dr. Jesse A. Grantham, PE leads the Forensic Testing Laboratory at WJMG.  Dr. Grantham has graduate degrees in Welding Engineering from Ohio State University, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from the University of Southwestern Louisiana and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and Washington. PE status is readily available through reciprocity and the National Council of Engineering Examiners (NCEES). Throughout his 30 years in the welding and joining industry, Dr. Grantham has authored and co-authored articles and papers outlining technique, safety and management issues building a reputation of honesty and reliability with his peers.

• Specializing in hands-on certification of manual, semi-automatic and robotic processes, design, metallurgy of non-ferrous and ferrous materials, CFRs, codes & standards, OSHA & MSHA compliance, safety issues, mechanical tests and nondestructive tests.
• WJMG and Dr. Grantham are a recognized expert resource in the practice and the metallurgical science of forging, bolts, cutting & welding for structural steel, pressure vessels, tanks, shop fabrication and field erection.
• WJMG is a full-service, independent and ISO certified forensic testing laboratory.
• Dr. Grantham has provided numerous depositions and testimony. An expert utilizing "hands-on" testimony.
• WJMG is an active member of technical and professional societies.
• Dr. Grantham has authored and/or co-authored over 50 articles and papers – locally, nationally and internationally.
  

Examples of Previous Forensic Cases:

• Leaks in Welds – Propane Tanks – welding & metallurgical determinations
• Failed Dump Trailer – metallurgy & failed aluminum welds
• Explosion & Fire – Acetylene Cylinders – accident reconstruction & metallurgical evaluations
• Burns & Injury – Welder Training Facility – accident reconstruction & safety analysis
• Electric Shock from Welding Ground – Steel Building Erection – safety & process
• Frozen Water Pipe Thawing – electrical circuits & accident reconstruction
• Fatigue & Fracture – Stainless Steel Gas Appliance Flex Connector – failure analysis & metallurgy
• Cracked Bronze Valve at Water Heater Inlet – metallurgical evaluations
• Broken Torch on Small Gas Cylinder – metallurgy & brazing evaluations
• Fumes from Welding Galvanized/Coated Material – welding procedures & metallurgy
• Failed Horizontal Drill Pipe – friction welding & fracture analyses
• Failed Weld on Ladder Rung – metallurgy, nondestructive testing & welding procedures
• Collapsed Wall Panel – Pre-cast Concrete Building – accident reconstruction & code consulting
• Corroded Gas Pipeline Seams – metallurgy & thickness survey
• Explosion – Oil Refinery Tank – accident reconstruction & welding electrical circuit
• Explosion – Gas Processing Glycol De-hydrator – accident reconstruction, fracture analysis & metallurgy
• Failure of Large Steel Shaft – accident reconstruction, metallurgy & fracture analysis
• Patent Infringement – Rock Crusher Casting – metallurgical evaluations & code consulting
• Broken Airplane Seat – aluminum metallurgical evaluation & fracture analysis
• Improperly-Welded Aerospace Parts – welding & metallurgical determinations
• Collapsed Transmission Tower – accident reconstruction, fracture analysis & nondestructive testing
• Deficient Robot Fixture Design – failure analysis & metallurgy
  

Expert Testimony Services

"Never bring a knife to a gunfight!"

When it comes to telling it like it is, in plain, easy to understand English, Dr. Grantham is the obvious choice. His gentle yet commanding style conveys his knowledge and professionalism allowing jurors to easily comprehend the forensic findings of his report. Dr. Grantham has been involved in several multi-million dollar suites for both the plaintiffs as well as defendants.

With over 30 years in the welding and metals industries, his passion for his work is overshadowed only by his vast experience and skill.

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