Guidelines for Failure Investigation, Second Edition, outlines five fundamental steps in a failure investigation and will assist forensic engineers in tailoring their investigations to their particular failure scenarios.
This book emphasises failures and investigations related to structural and geotechnical systems, building envelopes, and construction practices. However, the investigative process outlined may also be appropriate for conducting other types of failure investigations.
Topics include:
- Investigation planning and coordination
- Data collection
- Development of testing protocol
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Presentation of opinions and conclusions
This technical report will be valuable to practicing engineers and students needing an introduction to the investigative process. It also serves as a reference guide for veteran investigators.