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Krista Weaver
Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.
KLWeaver@rimkus.com

704-896-6227

When

Thursday October 13, 2011
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EDT

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Hilton Garden Inn
1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28273

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Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc.

Fourth Annual Charlotte
Continuing Education Seminar
October 13, 2011
1920 Ayrsley Town Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28273

Registration 7:30 - 8:00a.m.
Property Track 8:00 - 9:00a.m. Lightning Damage to HVAC Presented by Mark Nelson, P.E. – Course # Pending This presentation covers topics regarding lightning related damage to HVAC systems such as evaluation of damage, lightning damages vs. non-lightning damage, and repair vs. replacements of HVAC components. 9:10 - 10:10a.m. The Examination Under Oath and the Right to Take One Presented by Jerry Albrecht, Butler Pappas - CE0324 This course will discuss the legal aspects of the examination under oath. We will also discuss practical pointers and tips regarding the EUO Process. 10:10 - 10:20a.m. Vendor Break 10:20 - 11:20a.m. Residential Roof Construction and Damage Presented by Craig Rogers, P.E. - Course # Pending This course is designed to help adjusters understand the different kinds of roof construction and to recognize the kinds of damages and failures that occur with residential roofs.	Auto & Liability Track 8:00 - 9:00a.m. Technology in Collision Reconstruction Presented by Eric Bare, P.E. - C73132 This presentation is designed to inform adjusters and investigators of the latest advancements and technology used in collision reconstruction. 9:00 - 9:10a.m. Vendor Break 9:10 - 10:10a.m. Human Biomechanics in Low-Speed Vehicle Collisions Presented by Dr. Anastasios D. Tsoumanis, PhD - C73133 This course is designed to help the participant understand the dynamics of the human body and the associated injury potential in a specific class of automotive accidents. 10:10 - 10:20a.m. Vendor Break 10:20 - 11:20a.m. Fall From Heights Presented by Amor Camatcho, P.E. - C04615 This program is designed to provide the participants with a working knowledge of the basic principles of a premises liability involving falls from an elevated surface.
Lunch Break 11:20 - 12:40p.m.
12:40 - 1:40p.m. Duration of Water Loss Presented by Craig Rogers, P.E. – C09934 This presentation provides an understanding of the behavioral characteristics of various building materials to the effects of moisture exposure in order to accurately assess the duration of the moisture exposure. 1:40 - 1:50p.m. Vendor Break 1:50 - 2:50p.m. Structural Fire Analysis Presented by Jack Kennedy, C.F.E.I. – C73729 This presentation discusses how and why fires start, how to determine their causes, characteristics common in arson, and methods used to detect subrogation possibilities. 2:50 - 3:00 p.m. Vendor Break 3:00 - 4:00p.m. Product Failure Analysis Presented by Mark Nelson, P.E. – C74804 This course is designed to give insurance professionals a close-up look at issues pertaining to product liability and root cause analysis. In this program, we review and discuss typical product failures, the elements required for analyzing product failure to determine the cause of failure and the issues associated with product liability. Emphasis is placed on the scientific and engineering aspects of the analysis process.

For any questions or for any other information please contact Krista Weaver with Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. at (704) 896-6227 or email KLWeaver@rimkus.com