Description
Book SynopsisForensic 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 of physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and engineering. Covering cases as varied as assessment of workplace accidents to the investigation of Halliburton in the BP oil spill, Forensic Engineering Fundamentals is a comprehensive introduction to the many diverse facets of the field that forensic engineers must be familiar with in their practice.
Topics include
The role of the forensic engineerStructures, structural distress, and the importance of standards and codesThe failure of appliancesthe cause of many water- or fire-related lossesSlips, trips, and falls of pedestrians and the accessibility of walking surfacesIndustrial incidents involving loss of equipment, injury and loss of life, as well as OSHA and MSHA regulationsTable of ContentsIntroduction. Structural Distress. Blasting and Earth. Movement. Mold and Environmental Problems. Water Related Losses. Appliance and Equipment Failures. Slips and Falls - Injuries to Humans. Industrial and Construction Accidents. Accident Reconstruction. Electrical Incidents and Lightning. Electrocutions. Fires. Miscellaneous Losses. Probability Sensitivity and Uncertainty. Standards. Appendices. References.
