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GEI was assigned to inspect and report on a collision between a boat and a Personal Water Craft (PWC) on the Colorado River.
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The insureds recently had a pergola built in their back yard. It was a freestanding unit between the pool and the house. Supported by six tapered round columns, 14 inches at the base and eight feet high, with sweeping beams and graceful arches, it was a dramatic statement. Less than six months later, the columns were splitting and cracking. |
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The insured took his late model sports car to the local branch of a nationally recognized company for an engine oil and filter change. Three months later he brought it in again for another engine oil and filter change. They used a premium synthetic oil both times. Two weeks later, the engine failed. GEI was called in to investigate the cause of the engine failure. |
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Guest Message: by Roger Behle, Sr., P.E., NCE
What’s a Watt and how much is one?
The Watt is a measurement of power and energy and was named after James Watt, the individual responsible for the improved steam engine invented by Thomas Savery and Thomas Newcomen.The term horsepower was invented by Mr. Watt in 1782. He lived from 1736 to 1819 and is most famous for his work on improving the performance of the steam engine. |
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Guest Message by Roger Behle, P.E
Motors, motors everywhere – What kind should I use?
The squirrel cage induction motor was invented by Nicola Tesla, one of the greatest inventors in modern history. As he did with so many of his inventions he would dream about how something should work and wake up the next morning and draw and build what he dreamed.
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