Forensic Engineering Investigation
1st Edition
Published on 25. October 2000
488 pages
978-1-040-08050-4 (ISBN)
Description
Forensic Engineering Investigation is a compendium of the investigative methodologies used by engineers and scientific investigators to evaluate some of the more common types of failures and catastrophic events. In essence, the book provides analyses and methods for determining how an entity was damaged and when that damage may have legal consequen
Reviews / Votes
"...highly readable and topical introduction to the "real world" of 'the application of engineering principles and methodologies to answer questions in fact'...books stands on its own merits...wide array of topics in succinct fashion...standard engineering algebraic formulas fully interpreted and often illustrated by a schematic drawing or photograph to assist reader...Mr. Noon is a master teacher and often blends formulas with lessons learned from his personal experience, which must be extensive...wealth of 'good stuff'..."- Wayne C. Lusvardi, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-1-040-08050-4 (9781040080504)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Randall K. Noon
Forensic Engineering Investigation
Book
10/2000
1st Edition
CRC Press
€265.40
Shipment within 15-20 days
Person
Content
Introduction. Wind Damage to Residential Structures. Lightning Damage to Well Pumps. Evaluating Blasting Damage to Structures. Building Collapse Due to Roof Leakage. Putting Machines and People Together. Determining the Point of Origin of Fire. Electrical Shorting. Explosions. Determining the Point of Origin of an Explosion. Arson and Incendiary Fires. Simple Skids. Simple and Vehicular Falls. Vehicle Performance. Momentum Methods. Energy Methods. Curves and Turns. Visual Perception and Motorcycle Accidents. Interpreting Light Filament Damage. Automotive Fires. Hail Damage. Blaming Brick Freeze-Thaw Deterioration on Hail. Management's Role in Accidents.
