Jacob D. David

Experience

Since joining WJE in 2021, Jacob David has contributed to projects involving computational fluid dynamics (CFD) fire modeling; egress modeling and analysis; building code analyses and development of alternative equivalencies; smoke control system design, testing, and inspection; performance-based designs; forensic fire analysis and litigation support; wildland fire analysis; and battery energy storage system consulting. Mr. David researched small-scale fire testing of engineered timber products during his graduate education.

 

 

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Fire/Life Safety/Egress Assessment

• Willis Tower - Chicago, IL: Simulation-based egress analysis of observation deck
• Aloha Stadium - Honolulu, HI: Life safety assessment; egress analysis of concert venue
• Central Pacific Bank - Honolulu, HI: Life safety and egress analyses for adaptive reuse occupancy change
• Victory Pass/Arica O&M Building - Desert Center, CA: Fire protection and life safety assessment; building code analysis; hazardous materials classification
• High-Rise Condominium Buildings - Honolulu, HI: Fire protection and life safety systems assessment; building code analysis
• Johnson Brothers - St. Paul, MN: Fire sprinkler system assessment for the protection of flammable and combustible liquids
• ORBIS - Oconomowoc, WI: Analysis of the fire performance of plastics
• Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling - Downey, CA: Peer review for building and fire protection system assessment; hazard analysis; fire/egress modeling; high piled storage assessments
• Distribution Center - Greater Phoenix Area, AZ: Loss investigation of sprinkler system protecting ASRS; review of water quality testing and metallurgical investigation
   

Computational Fluid Dynamics and Zone Fire Modeling

• Lubbock County Expo Hall - Lubbock, TX: Life safety assessment; smoke layer descent analysis using FDS; simulation-based egress analysis of stadium seating
• MARTA Rail Station Platform and Concourse - Atlanta, GA: Life safety analysis, smoke layer descent analysis for fixed rail station (FDS)
• Hotel Danbury - Danbury, CT: Atrium fire modeling; smoke descent analysis (FDS)
• Harm Reduction Center - San Diego, CA: Alternate means and methods analysis; zone fire modeling using CFAST
• Ritz-Carlton Residence - Honolulu, HI: Alternative fire resistance-rated construction analysis; computational fluid dynamics analysis (FDS)
• USAFA Visitor Center - El Paso County, CO: Alternative means and methods analysis; computational fluid dynamics analysis (FDS)
   

Smoke Control System Design, Analysis, and Testing/Inspection

• La Jolla Innovation Center - La Jolla, CA: Smoke control system analysis using CONTAM computer modeling
• Yaamava’ Resort and Casino - Highland, CA: Smoke control special inspection of multiple structures
• Jersey City Justice Center - Jersey City, NJ: Smoke control system analysis using computational fluid dynamics (FDS)
• Signature Hotel - Fort Worth, TX: Smoke control system analysis using computer modeling (CONTAM)
• One American Plaza - San Diego, CA: Smoke control special inspection
• 501 W Broadway - San Diego, CA: Smoke control special inspection
   

Wildland Fire Analysis

• San Diego Zoo Safari Park - Escondido, CA: Wildland fire consulting related to renovation of elephant enclosure and viewing area
• UC San Diego Medical Center - San Diego, CA: Wildland fire mitigation and modeling analysis for new multi-structure campus
• Valley Center Mini-Storage - Valley Center, CA: Wildland fire mitigation and modeling analysis for storage facility

Professional Affiliations

National Fire Protection Association
Society of Fire Protection Engineers

Registrations

Fire Protection Engineer in CA, HI, OR, and WA

Education

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 2020
Master of Science, Fire Protection Engineering, 2023