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Intro; Contents; Preface; Contributors; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Functions and Responsibilities of the Forensic Engineer; 1.1 Introduction to Forensic Engineering; 1.2 Need for Failure Investigations; 1.3 The Forensic Engineering Investigative Process; 1.4 The Principal Investigator; 1.4.1 Knowledge of the Field of Expertise; 1.4.2 Qualities of Character; 1.5 The Legal Environment; 1.6 Conclusion; Chapter 2: Investigation Planning and Coordination; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Initial Project Planning; 2.2.1 Conflict of Interest; 2.2.2 Preliminary Research.
2.2.3 Scope of Work and Staffing2.2.4 Site Conditions and Life Safety Issues; 2.2.5 Budget Estimates; 2.3 Agreement; 2.4 Initial Document Collection and Research; 2.5 Initial Site Visit or Investigation; 2.5.1 Initial Site Visit Preparation and Staffing; 2.5.2 Information Gathering; 2.5.3 Evaluation of Investigation Scope and Client Debriefing; Chapter 3: Data Collection; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Field Investigation; 3.2.1 Data Collection Methods; 3.2.2 Laser Scanning and Drone Photography; 3.2.3 Data Sampling; 3.2.4 Data Collection for the Small Investigation; 3.3 Types of Data.
3.4 Preserving and Maintaining Data3.5 Data from Documents; 3.5.1 Contract Documents; 3.5.2 Documents During and after Construction; 3.6 Data from Independent Investigation and Research; 3.6.1 Weather Records; 3.6.2 Maintenance and Repair Records; 3.6.3 Building Department Permits, Violations, and Public Documents; 3.6.4 Internet Search; 3.6.5 Historical Information and Visual Documentation; 3.6.6 Literature Search; 3.7 Eyewitness Accounts; 3.8 Digital Records; Chapter 4: Development of Testing Protocol; 4.1 Evaluating the need to perform testing; 4.2 Applicable standards for testing.
4.3 Qualifications of the testing personnel4.4 Calibration of the testing equipment; 4.5 Destructive versus nondestructive testing; 4.6 Field versus laboratory testing; 4.6.1 Field Testing; 4.6.2 Laboratory Testing; 4.6.3 Mock-ups; 4.7 Sample collection; 4.7.1 Determining Sample Size and Distribution; 4.7.2 Methods of Sample Selection; 4.7.3 Budgetary Considerations; 4.7.4 Methods of Sampling by Material Type for Conducting Laboratory Tests; 4.7.5 Example of a Generic Sample Collection Protocol; 4.8 Reporting the results for use in the investigation.
Chapter 5: Data Analysis and Interpretation5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Data Analysis; 5.3 Development of Failure Hypotheses; 5.3.1 Keeping an Open Mind; 5.4 Failure Profile and Classification of Failures; 5.4.1 Time Phase of Failure; 5.4.2 Types of Failures; 5.4.3 Causes of Failures; 5.5 Testing Hypotheses; 5.5.1 Computer Modeling and Analysis; 5.5.2 Material and Assembly Testing; 5.5.3 Cognitive Testing; 5.6 Developing Conclusions; Chapter 6: Forensic Engineering Reports; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Purpose and Use of the Report; 6.2.1 The Report as Part of the Dispute Resolution Process; 6.2.2 Purpose of the Report.
2.2.3 Scope of Work and Staffing2.2.4 Site Conditions and Life Safety Issues; 2.2.5 Budget Estimates; 2.3 Agreement; 2.4 Initial Document Collection and Research; 2.5 Initial Site Visit or Investigation; 2.5.1 Initial Site Visit Preparation and Staffing; 2.5.2 Information Gathering; 2.5.3 Evaluation of Investigation Scope and Client Debriefing; Chapter 3: Data Collection; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Field Investigation; 3.2.1 Data Collection Methods; 3.2.2 Laser Scanning and Drone Photography; 3.2.3 Data Sampling; 3.2.4 Data Collection for the Small Investigation; 3.3 Types of Data.
3.4 Preserving and Maintaining Data3.5 Data from Documents; 3.5.1 Contract Documents; 3.5.2 Documents During and after Construction; 3.6 Data from Independent Investigation and Research; 3.6.1 Weather Records; 3.6.2 Maintenance and Repair Records; 3.6.3 Building Department Permits, Violations, and Public Documents; 3.6.4 Internet Search; 3.6.5 Historical Information and Visual Documentation; 3.6.6 Literature Search; 3.7 Eyewitness Accounts; 3.8 Digital Records; Chapter 4: Development of Testing Protocol; 4.1 Evaluating the need to perform testing; 4.2 Applicable standards for testing.
4.3 Qualifications of the testing personnel4.4 Calibration of the testing equipment; 4.5 Destructive versus nondestructive testing; 4.6 Field versus laboratory testing; 4.6.1 Field Testing; 4.6.2 Laboratory Testing; 4.6.3 Mock-ups; 4.7 Sample collection; 4.7.1 Determining Sample Size and Distribution; 4.7.2 Methods of Sample Selection; 4.7.3 Budgetary Considerations; 4.7.4 Methods of Sampling by Material Type for Conducting Laboratory Tests; 4.7.5 Example of a Generic Sample Collection Protocol; 4.8 Reporting the results for use in the investigation.
Chapter 5: Data Analysis and Interpretation5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Data Analysis; 5.3 Development of Failure Hypotheses; 5.3.1 Keeping an Open Mind; 5.4 Failure Profile and Classification of Failures; 5.4.1 Time Phase of Failure; 5.4.2 Types of Failures; 5.4.3 Causes of Failures; 5.5 Testing Hypotheses; 5.5.1 Computer Modeling and Analysis; 5.5.2 Material and Assembly Testing; 5.5.3 Cognitive Testing; 5.6 Developing Conclusions; Chapter 6: Forensic Engineering Reports; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Purpose and Use of the Report; 6.2.1 The Report as Part of the Dispute Resolution Process; 6.2.2 Purpose of the Report.