Dr Mor assisted clients in analyzing and resolving problems on multiple residential and commercial projects. Issues included cracking and structural failures, chemical attacks by sulfates or chlorides, internal failure through reactive aggregates, corrosion, failure to comply with codes and standards, improper construction methods and/or materials use, and design and construction errors.
A select listing of recent projects follows.
Concrete Projects:
- Crystal River Nuclear Plant - Owner
- The Acreage, Stayberg - Supplier
- The Acreage, Jacks - Supplier
- The Acreage, Petrik - Supplier
- Residence, Anaheim, CA - Contractor
- Angelina Heights, Los Angeles, CA - Contractor
- Bledsoe v. Shea - Supplier
- Broadway Village, San Gabriel, CA - Contractor
- Burkley v. Shea- Supplier
- California Marquis, Palmdale, CA - HOA
- Cape Series, Alliso Viejo - Developer
- Carriage Hills, Chino Hills, CA - Supplier
- Citadel, multi purpose center, Industry, CA - Owner
- Conner, Marina Hills, Laguna Niguel - Contractor
- Residential development, Corona, CA - HOA
- Desert Horizon, Las Vegas, NV - Contractor
- Diamond Ridge - Supplier
- Grandview Crest, Lake Forest, CA - Developer
- Highland Light, San Clemente - Supplier
- Industrial tilt-up warehouse, Santa Fe Springs, CA - Owner
- Kimball v. Lyman's - Supplier
- Residential projects, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Lake Hemet water district, Hemet, CA - Supplier
- Lewis v. Shea - Supplier
- Loma Vista, San Juan Capistrano - Supplier
- Mesa Vista North, San Juan Capistrano - Supplier
- Mesa Vista South, San Juan Capistrano - Supplier
- Mission Verde, CA - Landscape contractor
- Residential development, Murphy Hill, CA - Developer
- New Providence, San Clemente - Supplier
- Nadeau v. Shea- Supplier
- Residences, La Mirada, CA - Home Owners
- Park Place Villas, Duarte, CA - Contractor
- Residence, Somis, CA - Supplier
- Spatz v. Shea - Supplier
- Terracina, Marina Hills, Laguna Niguel - Supplier
- Valencia Gateway Plaza - Contractor
- Villa Dorado, Heber, CA - Developer/Contractor
- Vilamoura HOA v. IDC - Supplier
- Village @ Dana Point - Supplier
Examples of Recent Expert Witness Projects
Deterioration of Concrete
Investigation of the internal reactions between reactive aggregates and cement (ASR/ACR). Evaluation of the resultant damage and potential for future damage. Investigate and recommend remedial actions.
Failure to Achieve Strength
Investigation of concrete that was rejected due to failure to reach design strength. Determine causes and assign liabilities. Recommend remedial work when applicable. Present results in mediation and trial.
Moisture Intrusion
Investigation of allegation regarding excessive moisture intrusion through concrete slabs (as per SB800). Review tests by others and determine extent of damage (if any). Identification of causes and proposals for remedial action.
Durability
Investigate allegations of Sulfate attack on concrete in residential structures. Determine the type of reaction and extent of damage (if any). Evaluate compliance with codes and specifications. Review and analyze existing knowledge, research and standard-of-care.
Cracking
Cracking of concrete and stucco in residential and commercial applications. Identification of possible causes and damages. Determine compliance with codes, specifications and Standard-of-Care. Review and recommend remedial action.
Structural Failure
Investigation of cracking of structural elements in residential and commercial buildings. Determination of the type and extent of problem. Identification of causes and proposals for remedial action. Assign liability as per codes and plans.