Riassunto
Forensic Engineering, first published in 1989, comprehensively summarizes forensic activity and failure investigation in engineering, providing illustrative case studies and investigative techniques. Contributors are the foremost authorities in such fields as fire investigation, industrial accidents, product liability, traffic accidents, civil engineering, transportation disasters, and environmental systems failures - demonstrating the diverse spectrum of forensic experience. The book outlines the nuts-and-bolts aspects of forensic engineering as well as examines specific details for improving investigative procedures and analytical techniques. Forensic Engineering also describes methods in litigation and alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration, mediation, mini-trials, and more. Richly illustrated with case studies from various fields, each chapter includes guidelines, techniques, methods, and tools for accident investigation and analysis. The text includes vital information on using forensic photogrammetry, planning and writing reports, serving as an expert witness in traditional litigation, and resolving disputes. Providing proven formulas and thought-provoking concepts, Forensic Engineering enables forensic experts in all engineering fields, design and construction professionals, attorneys, product manufacturers, insurance professionals, and engineering and law students to maximize their investigative skills and litigation abilities.
Contenuti
WHAT IS FORENSIC ENGINEERING?, Kenneth L. Carper
Introduction
Qualifications of the Forensic Engineer
Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
Resources and Professional Organizations
LEARNING FROM FAILURES, Kenneth L. Carper
Introduction
Historical Context: Trial and Error Tradition
Definition of Failure
Causes of Failure
Data Collection and Information Dissemination
Failure Trends and Professional Response
FIRE INVESTIGATION, Paul E. Pritzker
Introduction
Background
Investigative Techniques, Procedures, and Tools
Training
The Engineering Team
Fire Investigative Results
Fire Investigations: Case Studies
Conclusion
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENTS, Ron Hendry
Introduction
Categories of Investigation
Diversity of Technical Qualifications for Industrial Accident Investigators
Involved Parties
Goals of the Investigation
Ethical Considerations
Investigative Techniques
Investigative Tools
Investigative Activities
Industrial Accidents Involving Knowledge, Accountability, and Job Description
General Observations: Human Nature and Accidents
Original Equipment Manufacturer Responsibilities and Problems
Other Investigations: Case Studies
Impact of Forensic Activity on Improved Practices, Products, or Planning
Conclusion
PRODUCT LIABILITY ENGINEERING, Lindley Manning
Introduction
Product Liability Law
Product Liability Other Than Strict Liability
Other Legal Doctrines
Court Systems
The Litigation Process
Tools of the Trade
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION, Joel T. Hicks
Introduction
Investigation Techniques, Procedures, and Tools
Analytical Resources, Skills, and Methods
The Report
Beyond the Report: Examples of Increased Safety As a Result of Forensic Investigations
Case Studies
TRANSPORTATION DISASTER INVESTIGATION, Rudolf Kapustin
Introduction
History
Accident Investigation Methodology
A Case History: Air Florida Potomac River Accident
The Purpose of Investigation: Prevention of Accidents
CIVIL ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION, Glenn R. Bell
Introduction
Qualifications of the Investigator
Activities in the Investigative Process
The Investigative Team
Site Investigation and Sample Collection
Document Collection and Review
Theoretical Analyses
Laboratory Tests
Failure Hypotheses, Data Analyses, Formation of Conclusions
Determination of Procedural Responsibilities
Reports
ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS FAILURES, Fred H. Taylor
Introduction
Purpose and Scope of Investigations
Techniques
Tools
Associated Disciplines
Change in the Industry
Case Histories
Conclusions
FORENSIC PHOTOGRAMMETRY, William G. Hyzer
Introduction
Photographic Testimony
Photographic Techniques
Measurements from Photographs
Reconstruction Methods
Darkroom Procedures
Record Keeping
Role of the Imaging Expert
Guidelines for Effective Forensic Photography
THE REPORT, M.D. Morris
Basic Notions
Thinking and Planning
Conducting the Investigation
Data Distillation and Distribution
Outline Building
Writer's Block
A Few Helpful Ground Rules
Delivery
Writing
THE ENGINEER AS EXPERT WITNESS, Joseph S. Ward
Introduction
Interrogatories
Depositions
Trial or Arbitration Preparation
The Trial
Direct Examination
Cross-Examination
Redirect and Re-Cross-Examination
Experts Present during Testimony of Opposing Experts
Reference Documents
Conclusion
ROLE OF THE FORENSIC EXPERT IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION, Joseph S. Ward
Introduction
Negotiation of Disputes
Mediation
Other Forms of ADR
The "100-Day" Document
Conclusion
Conclusion, Kenneth L. Carper
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