Zachary Cathcart, P.E., ACTAR

Zachary Cathcart, P.E., ACTAR

Rimkus
1801 Royal Lane, Suite 902
Dallas, TX 75229
Mobile: 972-518-0900
Office: 972-518-0900
Introduction

Mr. Zachary Cathcart holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Dallas. Mr. Cathcart is a licensed professional engineer. He has extensive design experience in various transportation sectors, including aviation, motorcycles, and heavy trucks. Mr. Cathcart designed air and electric systems for heavy trucks while at Peterbilt. He was also the technical lead for battery electric vehicle powertrain integration on medium-duty vehicles. He has also designed foot controls for Harley-Davidson, passenger seats for commercial airlines, and hydraulic equipment for heavy machines at Caterpillar.

Mr. Cathcart’s professional practice is focused on vehicle accident reconstruction, collision investigation (passenger cars and heavy trucks), commercial vehicle inspections, event data recorder (EDR) imaging and retrieval, seatbelt analysis, brake system examination, 3D scanning, hand measurements, acceleration and braking analysis, and vehicle dynamics evaluation. Mr. Cathcart also evaluates mechanical systems including brakes, steering, engine, transmission, etc.


Areas of Expertise
  • 3D Laser Scanning
  • Accident Investigation
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Black Box/Data Recorder
  • Bus & Truck Safety/Accident
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Seat Belts & Air Bags
  • Transportation Engineering

References

Available Upon Request