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1030 East Beltline Richardson, TX 75081 (214) 202-5780 Office: (972) 235-3267 Fax: (972) 437-2286 tomw5@ix.netcom.com |
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Education, certifications and/or licenses coupled with over 35 years of residential and commercial construction
and engineering experience provides a total package to address your forensic and/or design needs.
Dr. Witherspoon’s Doctoral research was the first of its kind to evaluate and assess remedial piering and piling systems
used to repair foundations. This research has improved knowledge of foundation underpinning systems,
helping homeowners and contractors to properly assess remedial designs.
Professional
EDUCATION: B.S.C.E. Southern Methodist
University
M.S.M.A.S. University of Texas at Dallas
Doctoral Engineering Studies at Southern Methodist University
Ph.D. University of Texas at Arlington
Geotechnical Engineering Certification - AGP
LICENSES: Licensed Professional Engineer-
Texas
Registered Professional Land Surveyor- Texas
Licensed Irrigator- Texas
Registered Sanitarian- Texas
Certified Structural Repair Specialist - US
Certified Foundation Repair Specialist - US
Professional Geoscientist (Soil Science) - Texas
Structural Engineering Certification - SECB
Geotechnical Engineering Certification - AGP
MEMBERSHIPS: American Society of Civil
Engineers
American Society of Petroleum Engineers
American Society of Petroleum Geologists
International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC)
Foundation Repair Association (FRA)
National Association of Waterproofing and Structural
Repair Contractors (NAWSRC)
Structural Engineers of Texas (SEAOT)
HONORS: Two U.S. Patents
ADSC Contractor of the Year, 1997
ADSC President 2010 to present
ADSC Board of Directors 1996-2001, 2002-present
FRA Board of Directors 1994-2009
National President 1997-1999
NAWSRC Board of Directors 2000-2002
ADSC President 2010 to present
FRA Board of Directors 1994 - 2009
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
Founder of S & W Foundation Contractors, Inc.
Speaker at ADSC, ASCE, SEAOT, Lorman and FRA Seminars
PUBLISHED BOOKS:
Residential Foundation Performance- published 2000
PUBLISHED PAPERS:
Foundation Maintenance- 2001
Expectations of Underpinning- 2001
Load Capacity Testing and Analysis of Residential Underpinning Systems
in Expansive Clay Environment
PUBLISHED MAGAZINE ARTICLES:
Foundation Drilling Magazine
Permanent Buildings and Foundations Magazine
Foundation News
Journal of Petroleum Technology
International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Personal
Family
Married to Sandra Witherspoon for 39 years
Two Children: Mary Jac Witherspoon and Stephen T. Witherspoon
Athletic
5 time Texas State Champion in Olympic Weightlifting (Open),
Pan American Gold Medalist in 1990 and 2000 (Masters Division),
and Pole Vault Letterman at SMU (1970)
Spiritual
Actively involved in the ministries of the Van Alstyne Church of Christ
Publications By Dr. Witherspoon
Foundation Maintenance – This publication is an eight page guide of
how to maintain a
foundation. Published by the Foundation Repair Association, it provides the
homeowner or property owner with the basic understanding to limit foundation
problems in expansive clay.
Expectations of Underpinning – This publication describes in both words
and pictures how
remedial underpinning works to support a failed foundation. Published by the
Foundation Repair Association, it provides a detailed explanation of pier/pile
performance in foundation repair.
Residential Foundation Performance – This book was written by Dr. Witherspoon
to describe in
layman terms why foundations fail and what methods are used to restore integrity.
Published by the International Association Foundation Drilling (ADSC) it has
been adapted by several organizations as their recognized source for evaluating
foundation problems. Dr. Witherspoon donated all proceeds from the sale of
this book to ADSC’s scholarship program.
Load Capacity Testing and Analysis of Residential Underpinning Systems in
Expansive Clay
Environment - This publication is Dr. Witherspoon’s doctoral dissertation
and it provides the only research of its kind that shows a side by side comparative
testing of piering and piling in expansive clay in Irving, Texas. The ground
breaking results of this study have already brought about changes in the industry
that benefit homeowner, building owners and the contractors who install remedial
underpinning.
Publication Sources
Foundation Maintenance – Contact S & W Foundation Contractors
Phone: (972)235-3267
FAX: (972)437-2286
www.swfoundation.com
Email: davidbollman@sbcglobal.net
Expectations of Underpinning - Contact S & W Foundation
Contractors
Phone: (972)235-3267
FAX: (972)437-2286
Email: davidbollman@sbcglobal.net
Residential Foundation Performance – Contact
ADSC
Phone: (214)343-2091
Fax: (214)343-2384
Email: adsc@adsc-iafd.com
Load Capacity Testing and Analysis of Residential
Underpinning Systems in Expansive Clay
Environment- Contact ADSC
Phone: (214)343-2091
Fax: (972)343-2384
Email: adsc@adsc-iafd.com
