Forensic Engineering Fundamentals

List of contents

Introduction. Structural Distress. Blasting and Earth. Movement. Mold and Environmental Problems. Water Related Losses. Appliance and Equipment Failures. Slips and Falls - Injuries to Humans. Industrial and Construction Accidents. Accident Reconstruction. Electrical Incidents and Lightning. Electrocutions. Fires. Miscellaneous Losses. Probability Sensitivity and Uncertainty. Standards. Appendices. References.

Summary

Forensic engineers often specialize in a particular area, but the nature of the work often requires broad knowledge in physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and engineering. Covering cases as varied as assessment of workplace accidents to the BP oil spill, this volume is a comprehensive introduction to the many diverse facets of the field. Offering

Product details

• Authors: Darren Franck, Harold Franck, Harold (Advanced Engineering Assc. Franck, Harold (Advanced Engineering Associates Franck, Harold Franck Franck, Franck Darren, Franck Harold
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2021
• EAN: 9780367778521
• ISBN: 978-0-367-77852-1
• No. of pages: 488
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, Forensic Science, Mechanical Engineering