This edition of Forensic Engineering updates the original work with new case studies and investigative techniques. Contributors to the book are the foremost authorities in each area of specialization.
Forensic engineers often specialize in a particular area such as structures, fires, or accident reconstruction. However, the nature of the work often requires broad knowledge in the interrelated areas
Describes methodologies used by engineers and scientific investigators to evaluate 21 common types of failures and catastrophic events, including wind damage to structures, vehicle accidents, fires, e
In this edited volume on advances in Forensic Geotechnical Engineering, a number of technical contributions by experts and professionals in this area are included. The work is the outcome of deliberat
The Most Complete and Up-to-Date Resource on Forensic Structural Engineering Thoroughly revised and featuring contributions from leading experts, this definitive handbook offers comprehensive treatmen
Abstract Forensic Engineering contains 50 papers presented at the Fourth Forensic Engineering Congress, held in Cleveland, Ohio from October 6-9, 2006. The papers included cover a wide array of sub
An introductory text on the investigation of industrial accidentsForensic engineering should be seen as a rigorous approach to the discovery of root causes that lead to an accident or near-miss. The a
A comprehensive resource that builds a bridge between engineering disciplines and the building sciences and trades, Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures p
Over the past 25 years, Harold and Darren Franck have investigated hundreds of accidents involving vehicles of almost every shape, size, and type imaginable. In Mathematical Methods for Accident Recon
A systems-level approach to reducing liability through process improvement Forensic Systems Analysis: Evaluating Operations by Discovery presents a systematic framework for uncovering and resolving pr
Engineering Standards for Forensic Application presents the technologies and law precedents for the application of engineering standards to forensic opinions, discussing Fundamentals, Disciplines, Eng
Forensic Engineering: From Failure to Understanding contains the papers prepared for the Institution of Civil Engineers' Fourth International Conference on Forensic Engineering, held in London on 2-4
This is a reference guide to understanding human anatomy and biomechanical terminology. It explains how and why to perform calculations that correlate injury to the human body and the forces that prod
Forensic detectives use science to solve crimes. Readers explore the ways forensic detectives analyze evidence from crime scenes using their scientific skills, as well as technology, engineering, and
With contributions from professionals in forensic science, law, and engineering, this book serves as an introduction to the field of metrology, its application to the forensic sciences, and its use in
Given the huge number of applications of polymeric materials in everyday life, especially applications where a failure in service may lead to economic loss, injury or death, the ability to determine t
The ability to determine the cause or causes of failure using forensic tools is essential if product quality is to be improved. It is especially true of plastic, rubber and composite products. A fail
Forensic Engineering, the latest edition in the Advanced Forensic Science series that grew out of recommendations from the 2009 NAS Report: Strengthening Forensic Science: A Path Forward, serves as a
This book explores these and many other related subjects. This book will be of great value to expert witnesses in liability suits resulting from flood, erosion, landslide, mudslide, or other types of
