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Application of the Classical Scientific Method to Accident Reconstruction
Published in Randall Noon, Introduction to Forensic Engineering, 2020
Forensic engineering itself is the application of engineering science and methodology to answer questions of fact related to legal proceedings. Typically, forensic engineers are called upon to reconstruct accident events and failures, and to reveal their findings to a court of law or an arbitration board for consideration in its deliberations.
Some Thoughts on Mathematical Models For Aircraft Accidents Simulation
Published in Hans M. Soekkha, Aviation Safety, 2020
Reconstruction and simulation of time dependent flight path for aircraft accident is described through a process known as forensic engineering. Forensic engineering is the application of scientific and engineering knowledge to legal matters, such as accident reconstruction. Simulation of aircraft accident dynamics makes use of mathematical modelling.
Damage and collapse mechanisms in masonry buildings
Published in Pere Roca, Paulo B. Lourenço, Angelo Gaetani, Historic Construction and Conservation, 2019
Pere Roca, Paulo B. Lourenço, Angelo Gaetani
Besides permanent loads induced by gravity, other causes of damages for masonry buildings are possible, such as climatic, anthropogenic, chemical or ageing. The complexity, variety and interaction of these phenomena along with the usual long life of the building are a challenge for those involved in conservation. For this reason, this activity is defined as forensic engineering, that is, the application of engineering principles to the investigation of failures or other performance problems. In fact, the evaluation of the structural safety of historical buildings faces limitations due to the difficulties inherent to an accurate and comprehensive characterization of the causes of damage and decay, as discussed in Section 1.5.
Minimising Future Surprises at Bridge Conceptual and Aesthetic Design
Published in Structural Engineering International, 2021
At the time of their design and construction, the majority of the above bridge case studies were pioneering structures. They are examples of disasters or failure where investigations have provided useful forensic engineering and recommendations to prevent similar repeat events. The failures are often rationalised, in hindsight. They have led to significant advances in design and construction practices. But still, the fundamental human behaviour leading to undesirable surprises repeats itself. Comparing the disaster inquiries of the 1907 Quebec Bridge3 and the 2018 FIU Pedestrian Bridge,13,14 the message has not changed much in over 100 years—control of the design/construction process, with real independent review starting at concept, is critical.