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PUBLISHED REFEREED PAPERS

  • Al-Rafie, N., M. Bass and R. Moon, Elastomeric Coating Failure: Environmental Condition Effects (Temperature and Moisture) American Society of Civil Engineering,8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
  • Wells, N. and R. Moon, Duration of Metal Corrosion: Plumbing and Construction Materials, American Society of Civil Engineering, 8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
  • Nehrig, D. N. Wells, B. Mulcahy and R. Moon, Tile Tap Method: Human and Auditory Analysis, American Society of Civil Engineering, 8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
  • Wells, N., R. Moon, D. Nehrig and R. Mulcahy, 2019. Floor Tile Movement: The Effects of Temperature and Liquid Water Exposure, Cleaning Science Quarterly, Summer 2019, Volume 1, Issue 3
  • Nehrig D. C., Yang, and R. Moon. Duration of Loss: Carpet Tack Deterioration Over an Eight Year Wetting Period, American Society of Civil Engineering, 8th Forensic Engineering Congress, November 29-December 2, 2018
  • Davis B. and R. Moon, Thickness Swell in Particle Board: A Forensic Tool for Duration of Loss, American Society of Civil Engineering, 7th Forensic Congress, 2015
  • Wells, N. and R. Moon, Wood Swelling: Force Exerted from Saturated Wood Materials, American Society of Civil Engineering, 7th Forensic Congress, 2015
  • Rubin, K. E. Moore and R. Moon. Can A Single Flood Event Result in Fungal Growth Beneath Tile? American Society of Civil Engineering, 7th Forensic Congress, 2015
  • Wells, N. C. Martinez, M. Bass and R. Moon, Metal Corrosion: A Qualitative Analysis, American Society of Civil Engineering, 7th Forensic Congress, 2015
  • Moon, R. 2013.Shear Strength Measurements in Building Materials after Submersion in Fresh and Salt Water, Safe and Effective Flood and Mold Remediation after Super Storm Sandy and other Natural Disasters, Bioaerosols Conference, Seaview Hotel, Galloway, NJ, 11-13 March 2013
  • Moon, R. 2012. Interpreting Continuous v Repeated Water Damage, American Society of Civil Engineers, IN Forensic Engineering Sixth Congress Proceedings, October 31– November 3, 2012
  • Nehrig D. and R. Moon, 2012. Carpet Tack Strips: Determining the Duration of Loss, American Society of Civil Engineers, IN Forensic Engineering 6th Congress Proceedings, October 31– November 3, 2012
  • Davis, B., R. Moon and D. Rondy, 2012. Differences in Cabinet Damage Exposed to Water and Water with Detergent, American Society of Civil Engineers, IN 6th Forensic Engineering Congress Proceedings, October 31– November 3, 2012
  • Moon, R., M. Bass and C.J. Yang, Fungal Growth Succession on Gypsum Board Wall Assemblies, Indoor Air 2011 Conference Proceedings, Dallas Texas, June 10, 2011
  • Moon, R., M. Bass and C.J. Yang, “Fungal Growth Sequence on Wall Assemblies”, 2012, Indoor Air Quality Association Conference Proceedings, March 2012.
  • Boettcher, G.J., R.E. Moon and E.K. Nyer Groundwater Bioremediation System Design: Bacterial Evaluation Phase., In Applied Biotechnology for Site Remediation, Eds. R.E. Hinchee, D.B. Anderson, F.B. Metting Jr. and G.D. Sayles, Lewis Publishers, Inc., 1994
  • Moon, R.E., E.K. Nyer and K. Chellman. Soil-Gas and Groundwater Bioremediation in Karst Using In Situ Methods, In Emerging Technology for Bioremediation of Metals, Eds. J.L. Means and R. Hinchee, Lewis Publishers, Inc., 1994
  • Moon, R. Study of Allelopathic Substances from a Marine Alga. Symposium on “The Chemistry of Allelopathy.” Pesticide Division of the American Chemical Society, St. Louis, MI, 1984
  • Moon R. and D.J. Gibby Potential Liability of Environmental Professionals: An Uncertain Web, The 7th Annual New England Environmental Expo, Boston, MA, 1995
  • Moon, R.E., Evan Nyer, K. Chellman, Soil-Gas and Groundwater Bioremediation in Karst using In-Situ Methods, Proceedings from the In-Situ and On-Site Bioremediation the Second International Symposium, San Diego, CA, 1993
  • Moon, R.E. and Evan Nyer H2S remediation by In-Situ Biological Treatment, , Pgs. 515-523. In: Proceedings from The Sixth National Outdoor Action Conference, National Ground Water Association, Dublin, OH, 1992
  • Moon, R.E., R. Ackart, J.A. Whitehead, and K. Chellman Soil-Gas Remediation of Reduced Sulfur Compounds in a Limestone Aquifer, Proceedings of the First Annual Hazardous Materials and Environmental Management Conference/South, Tower Conference Management Co., Glenn Ellyn, Illinois, Pgs. 431-442, in: Tedder, D.W.(ed), 1991
  • Moon, R.E.,Groundwater Monitoring: Objectives and Limitations, , Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Hazardous Materials Management Conference, Tower Conference Management Company, Wheaton, IL, 1986
  • Moon R.E. and C.D. Henry, Hydrogeological Investigations of Pesticides, , American Chemical Society Symposium Series 315, Evaluation of Pesticides in Ground Water, edited by Garner, W.Y., Honeycutt, R.C., and H.N. Nigg, American Chemical Society, 1986

PUBLISHED REPORTS

  • R. Moon, B. Davis, M. Bass and N. Wells, 2013. Screw and Nail Pull Strength of Wood Materials Exposed to Salt and Fresh Water, Claims Management Magazine, July, pages 26 30
  • D. Nehrig, R. Moon and E. Haller, 2013, Why So Down? The Science Behind Ceiling Fan Blade, Claims Management Magazine, April, pages 46 51
  • R. Moon and A. Moon. 2013. Continuous and Repeated Water Exposure, Claims Management Magazine, February, pages 40 45
  • R. Moon, G.C. Lozier and S.M. Vantassel, 2012. The 411 on Raccoon Scat, Claims Management Magazine, May 2012, Issue 5 Volume 1, Pages 28 31
  • R. Moon and G. C. Lozier, 2011, Hoarding: An Investigative and Insurance Policy Challenge, Claims Advisor, Winter, Pages 50 55
  • Davis, B., D. Rondy and R. Moon, 2011, Drip, Drip, Drip: Cabinet Damage, Claims Advisor, Fall issue, Page 46 51
  • Wileman J. and R.E. Moon Cave People Claims, Claims Advisor, Fall Issue, 2010, Pages 12 17
  • Nehrig D. and R. Moon, Carpet Tack Strips: Estimating the Duration of a Water Loss, Test Your Claims Knowledge, PLRB, July 2010
  • Moon, R. E., Drying on the Molecular Level., Cleaning and Restoration. Vol. 43, No. 11, November 2006
  • Moon, R.E., High Temperature Restoration (>120oF): Effects on Building Materials, Contents and Safety, Part 3: Cleaning and Restoration. Vol. 43, No. 7, July 2006
  • Moon R.E. High Temperature Restoration (>120oF): Wood and Adhesives, Part 2: Cleaning and Restoration. Vol. 43, No. 6, June 2006
  • Moon, R.E. High Temperature Restoration (>120oF): Effects on Microorganisms and High Temperature Procedures, Part 1: Cleaning and Restoration. Vol. 43. No. 5, May 2006
  • Moon, R. E., De wei Li, Ph.D. and Chin Yang, Ph.D. Mould Contaminated Fabrics: Cleaning Effectiveness Comparison, Part 1 2004. Cleaning and Restoration, Vol. 41, No. 10, 2004
  • Moon, R.E. De wei Li, Ph.D. and Chin Yang, Ph.D. Mould Contaminated Fabrics: Mycotoxin Removal and Transfer, Part 2. Cleaning and Restoration, Vol. 41. No. 11, 2004

PRESENTATIONS

  • R. Moon, Tile Tap Method: Human and Auditory Scientific Analysis, American Society of Civil Engineering, Forensic Engineering Congress, , December 2, 2018, Austin, Texas
  • R. Moon, Cause and Origin of Water Losses: An Expert Witnesses Perspective, Security First Insurance Corporation, 1 October 2018, Ormond Beach, FL
  • R. Moon, Tile Tapping and Debonding: Separating Fact From Fiction, HomeOwners Choice, 14 September 2018, Tampa, FL
  • R. Moon – The Science of Tile Tapping and Debonding: Separating Fact from Fiction. FIFEC Conference, June 6 and 7, 2018, Orlando, FL
  • Chin Yang and R. Moon – Advance Indoor Mold & Microbiology: Inspection, Sampling & Testing , Results Interpretation, & Legionella, Orlando FL, May 11, 2018
  • R. Moon, Negative Pressure: An Insidious Threat to Structures, Indoor Air Quality Association, National Convention, Chicago, IL January 23, 2018.
  • R. Moon and R. Schulte, Deposition Training, It’s not only about the truth – It’s about your skill of Persuasion, December 6, 2017, AAA Insurance Company, Tampa, Florida
  • R. Moon and D. Nehrig, Research to Practice: Duration of Loss, Floor Tile Tapping and Moisture Exposure, Healthy Buildings Summit 2017, Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, Nov 1-3
  • R. Moon, N. Wells, D. Nehrig and B. Mulcahy, The Effect of Moisture Absorption on Tile and Abutted Materials, and The Use of Tile Tapping as an Investigative Tool, The IICRC Summit at Lone Mountain, August 9-11, 2017, Big Sky, Montana
  • Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC) The Fine Line Between Fraud and Claim Denial in Plumbing Losses, Orlando, Florida, June 7-9, 2017,
  • Water Damaged Particle Board Cabinets: Duration of Loss, IAQA 2017 Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV January 30-February 1, 2017
  • The Effect of Restoration Processes on Building Structures and Furnishings: Moisture Content and Wood Materials, IICRC /CIRI Restoration Technical Conference & Symposium, Georgia Technical Institute, Atlanta, GA, April 9-11, 2016
  • Defending Storm-Related Claims: Adjuster Preparation, Legal Strategies and Expert. Windstorm Conference, Orlando, Florida February 2&3, 2016.
  • “Scoping & Restoring Water Loss Intrusion Supported by Science & Research”, Healthy Buildings Summit, Research to Practice, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion, Pennsylvania October 1 & 2, 2015
  • “Why do Windows Leak and Who is to Blame?”, “Cabinet History and Cabinet Duration of Loss”, Frontline Insurance Company, October 9, 2014, Lake Mary, Florida
  • “Mold, Moisture and Buildings”, AIG Jersey City, New Jersey, May 1, 2014.
  • “Industrial Hygiene/Mold and Insurance Claims”, AIG Jersey City, New Jersey, April 30, 2014
  • “Physical Evaluation of Building Materials Exposed to Moisture”, Eberl Claim Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 19, 2014
  • “The Use of Scientific Research to Explain Property Damage Claims”, Atlantic Claims Executive Association Meeting, Fall Workshop, October 6-8, 013, Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort, Hilton Head, SC
  • “Interpreting Continuous and Repeated Water Damage, Shear Strength Measurements in Building Materials after Submersion in Fresh and Salt Water”, CEU Credit Class, Amway Center, Orlando, Florida 8 March 2013
  • IAQA 15th Annual Meeting & Indoor Air Expo, Fungal Growth Sequence on Wall Assemblies, Las Vegas, Nevada, March 5-7, 2012

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Eighteenth Annual Westford Symposium on Building Science, Westford, Massachusetts, August 4-6, 2014• American Bar Association, Mid-Winter Meeting: Expert Witness Preparation, January 31, 2013, Naples, Florida
  • Seventeenth Annual Westford Symposium on Building Science, Westford, Massachusetts, August 4-7, 2013
  • Fungal Ecology and Taxonomy, Dr. Chin S. Yang, Prestige EnviroMicrobiology, 21 July 2012
  • Master Window Installer Class, Installation Masters Institute, 20-21 June 2011
  • PGT (Window) Product Installation, PGT University, 8 December 2010.
  • Expert Witness Testimony: The Legal and Practical Framework, Carlton Fields, 16 November 2007, Tampa, Florida.
  • Floor Tile Seminar: Interpretation of Damage, North American Ceramic Tile Association, 27 October 2007, Tampa, Florida.
  • Investigating, Sampling, Identifying and Assessing Biological and Microbiological Contamination in the Indoor Environment, Mid-Atlantic Environmental Hygiene Resource Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2001.
  • Moisture Control for Buildings, Building Envelope, American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, 2003.
  • Guidelines for the Assessment of Microbiological Contamination in Indoor Environments, P&K Microbiological Services, Inc., Dr. Chin Yang, 2003.
  • Seasonal and Diurnal Patterns of Fungal Biology, Forensic Investigation of Mould Cases, Mycotoxins and Health, Presented by Drs. Chin Yang and Dewei Li, P&K Microbiology Services, Inc., Tampa, Florida, 2003.
  • HVAC Fundamental Series: Trane Air Conditioning Clinic, Tampa, Florida, 2003.
  • Preventing Moisture and Mold Problems: Design and Construction Guidelines, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineering, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  • Breaking the Dew Point Barrier: Trane CDQ Desiccant Dehumidification, Trane Training Center, Tampa, Florida, 2005.