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 Position: Principal Mechanical Engineer, Director
Expertise: Mechanical Engineering, Accident Reconstruction
Qualifications: B.Eng (Mech.), MSc. (MVT) MIEAust.
Shane has conducted well in excess of 150 collision/incident investigations. He has provided expert evidence in the Supreme, County and Magistrate Courts related to collision/incident investigations for rollover collisions, heavy equipment, tram collisions, boat collisions, vehicle dynamics, collision damage, crashworthiness, lines of sight, motorcycle collisions, bicycle collisions, pedestrian collisions, human impact, ballistics and vehicle data recorders. Shane Richardson is a Mechanical Engineer with 17 years experience in applying systems engineering methods to the procurement, specifications development, and design of automotive, military and mechanical systems for the Australian Army. Shane was posted to the Royal Military College during 1991 and completed a Master of Science degree. From 1995 to 1998 Shane led the Land Engineering project team which investigated, analysed, developed, tested and specified safety systems for the Australian Army's fleet of General Service vehicles. This work initiated Shane's PhD studies at Monash University. Shane's work, PhD studies, courses at Texas A&M, University of North Florida and VDO Kienzle, and presentations and attendance at national and international conferences have resulted in a focused understanding on human and object impacts. Shane has utilised computer modelling simulations to examine collisions, failures and to develop solutions to safety problems. Shane has been attached to the Victoria Police Accident Investigation Section and has investigated, analysed and reconstructed vehicle crashes for the Australian Army and instigated the fitment of vehicle crash data recorders into vehicles within the Australian Army General Service fleet of vehicles. Shane has consulted on major projects including: suspension systems for; combat vehicles, trucks and passenger vehicles, certification and evaluation of vehicles for various clients (both in Government and private industry), analysis of roll-over issues for vehicle fleets (including work for Monash University Accident Research Centre), development of safety solutions and various incident and crash investigations (including failure modes effects analysis). Consulting engineering to provide design, development, review, validation and specification of vehicle mounted equipment, safety systems, vehicles and mechanical equipment for a diverse range of DVE's clients. Shane has designed, developed and supervised the manufacture of Roll Over Protective Systems, equipment mountings, and safety systems. Shane evaluated technical integrity issues such as: design, documentation, drawings, systems of work, maintenance and reliability and investigated equipment faults and failures. Shane has developed an evaluation methodology to characterise vehicle handling and rollover propensity. He has published national and international technical papers, and is currently enrolled as a PhD candidate within the Civil Engineering Department, Monash University. The focus of his research thesis is Roll Over Protection Systems for 4x4 vehicles. Shane is a member of the Institution of Engineers Australia, the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Australasian & South Pacific Association of Collision Investigators. In 2002, he joined forces with other leading experts in the formation of DVExperts. A founding partner and Director of DVE, Shane brings significant practical and research expertise to the team, as well as extensive industry affiliations both nationally and internationally. As part of DVE's ongoing commitment to offering the highest quality of service, Shane regularly attends technical seminars and courses and is continuing to develop safety products. Key Areas
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