Master of Science | Civil Engineering with specialty in Structural Engineering | Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science | Civil Engineering with specialty in Structural Engineering | Texas A&M University

Dusty's areas of specialization include:

• Traffic accident reconstruction

• Commercial vehicle crash investigation

• Passenger vehicle crash investigation

• Motorcycle collision analysis

• Pedestrian accident reconstruction

• Agricultural and construction equipment collisions

• Train-related incidents

• Vehicle data forensics

• Human factors analysis

• Day/Night time visibility studies and reenactments

• Forensic image and video analysis

• Roadside safety systems

• Physical security barriers

• Crash testing and impact evaluation

• Finite Element Analysis (LS-DYNA)

• Highway safety infrastructure

• Friction testing and roadway surface evaluation

• Computational mechanics

During his career with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI), Dusty served as an Associate Transportation Researcher within the Crashworthy Structures Program.

Over the course of his research career, he actively participated in more than 190 full-scale crash tests involving roadside safety systems, transportation infrastructure, and vehicle impacts.

His work included the evaluation, design, and testing of:

• Sign support structures

• Cable barrier systems

• Concrete barrier systems

• Barrier gates

• Barrier end treatments

• Work-zone safety devices

• Roadside safety hardware

• Highway infrastructure safety features

Many of these projects involved advanced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) using LS-DYNA to evaluate structural performance and crashworthiness.

Following the events of September 11, 2001, Dusty became involved in numerous physical security projects designed to protect critical facilities and infrastructure.

He worked on projects for:

• U.S. Department of State

• U.S. Department of Navy

• Sandia National Laboratories

• Private-sector organizations

His responsibilities included investigation, design, crash testing, and implementation of:

• Anti-ram perimeter barriers

• Security fencing systems

• Vehicle barrier gates

• Facility protection systems

Dusty personally conducted and witnessed numerous crash tests performed under ASTM F2656 standards for vehicle impact testing of perimeter barriers.

Throughout his career, Dusty has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed research papers, technical reports, and industry publications.

He has also contributed to numerous confidential research projects for both public and private organizations.

His work has directly influenced industry standards and testing procedures used throughout the transportation and security industries.

Dusty has presented research findings at national conferences and professional organizations, including:

• Transportation Research Board (TRB)

• AASHTO Task Force 13 (TF13)

• ASTM International

• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA)

He has also authored and contributed to multiple impact, durability, and safety standards used to evaluate roadside safety and physical security products.

Since joining Adamson Engineering in 2001, Dusty has investigated and reconstructed collisions involving:

• Commercial motor vehicles

• Passenger vehicles

• Motorcycles

• Pedestrians

• Agricultural equipment

• Construction equipment

• Rail-related incidents

His extensive forensic experience includes the inspection, imaging, and analysis of data from:

• Event Data Recorders (EDRs)

• Airbag Control Modules (ACMs)

• Commercial Vehicle Engine Control Modules (ECMs)

• GPS and telematics systems

• Electronic driver logs

• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

• Accident mitigation systems

• Surveillance cameras

• Dash camera recordings

His ability to combine physical evidence with digital evidence provides a comprehensive approach to modern accident reconstruction.

Dusty is highly experienced in the growing field of forensic image analysis, where photographs and video recordings are transformed into measurable engineering evidence.

His capabilities include:

• Vehicle tracking from video

• Speed and acceleration analysis

• Position and trajectory analysis

• Camera matching

• Photogrammetry

• Surveillance video evaluation

• Dash camera analysis

Through these methods, Dusty can often determine vehicle movements, speeds, and positions directly from recorded imagery.

Recognized for his expertise in this field, Dusty was selected to participate in the Consensus Head Acceleration Measurement Practices (CHAMP) Committee on Video Analysis, where he helped develop and present recommended guidelines for video analysis methodologies.

Dusty served as Lead Researcher at the Central and Western Field Test Center, where he conducted calibration and testing of E274 friction measurement systems in accordance with ASTM E2793 standards.

His responsibilities included:

• Friction testing system calibration

• Roadway surface evaluation

• Procedure development and refinement

• Collaboration with ASTM E17 committees and workshops

• Maintenance of national testing standards

This experience provides a unique understanding of roadway conditions and surface performance that can be critical in collision investigations.