Guidelines for Failure Investigation

Author: Committee on Forensic Investigations; Barrow, Richard; W. Anthony, Ronald; J. Beasley, Kimball; M. Verhulst, Stewart

Date published

1 October 2018

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Free to members
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Guidelines for Failure Investigation

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Committee on Forensic Investigations; Barrow, Richard; W. Anthony, Ronald; J. Beasley, Kimball; M. Verhulst, Stewart
Date published
1 October 2018
Price
Free to members
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Committee on Forensic Investigations; Barrow, Richard; W. Anthony, Ronald; J. Beasley, Kimball; M. Verhulst, Stewart

Date published

1 October 2018

Author

Committee on Forensic Investigations; Barrow, Richard; W. Anthony, Ronald; J. Beasley, Kimball; M. Verhulst, Stewart

Price

Free to members

The planning and implementation of a successful investigation involves a series of interrelated tasks and steps that need to be carried out by the forensic engineer and an interdisciplinary investigation team.

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.

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Format:
eBook
ISBN:
9780784481790
Pages:
105
Publisher:
American Society of Civil Engineers

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Disaster mitigation, management & recovery Safety Assessment of Structures E-book Library

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