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Edward C. Fatzinger Jr., M.S., P.E.

efatzinger@vectorscientific.com

Forensic Engineer

Mr. Fatzinger joined VSI in 2001 and is a forensic engineer involved in all aspects of vehicle accident reconstruction and collision analyses, including extensive use of computer-based simulations, as well as momentum and energy-based equations. Mr. Fatzinger is an engineering team leader with VSI’s car crash testing and mechanical testing projects. He also conducts forensic investigations of brake and other mechanical failures. His academic background and technical training are enhanced by more than ten years experience as a mechanic in the repair and maintenance of both automobiles and motorcycles. Mr. Fatzinger is an experienced motorcycle rider currently active in dirt flat track racing. Selected pictures from some recent local and national races are posted below.

Mr. Fatzinger currently holds ASE certifications in Brakes, and Suspension and Steering. He also has teaching experience involving strength of materials, structures and instrumentation, and destructive and nondestructive testing. Mr. Fatzinger’s testing experience includes acoustic emission (AE) testing, ultrasonic testing (UT), and hydrostatic testing of DOT certified gas cylinders used in commercial trucks. He has obtained ASNT (American Society of Nondestructive Testing) Level II certification in both AE and UT.

Mr. Fatzinger received a Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis in Mechanics of Materials and Structural Testing from Embry Riddle University in 2001. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.) from West Virginia University in 1997.

Click here to review Mr. Fatzinger's Curriculum Vitae.

Ed's recent race results and pictures

WCVDTS - Willow Springs, CA October 23, 2004 Open Amateur	WCVDTS - Tulare, CA May 15, 2004 Open Amateur
SCFTA Open Amateur - Perris, CA March 4, 2004	AMA Amateur Nationals - Daytona Beach, FL February 29, 2004
AHRMA National - Ashland, OH July 18, 2003	Ventura Fairgrounds June 28, 2003 500/600 Support

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