Engineering - Forensic engineering accident investigation experts

Introduction

Forensic engineering is a field of expertise that is concerned with investigating the cause of failure in structures, materials and other engineered products. Some of the sub-discplines within the field include:

• failure analysis
• stress analysis
• structural failure
• structural analysis
• accident reconstruction
   

Forensic engineers investigate the causes of failure in a systematic way using a variety of methodologies.

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

Expertise in Action

The range of factual situations where the advice of forensic engineers may be sought is very broad and includes:

• fatigue failures in aircraft structures
• failure of residential and commercial buildings
• failures of pipes
• medical equipment or device failure

Sample Reports

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

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