Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (545 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 143989972X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 806 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It begins with providing a baseline methodology for completing forensic investigations and closes with advice on testifying as an expert witness.Much of what must be known in this field is not learned in school, but is based upon experience since recognizing the cause of a building system failure requires a blending of skills from the white collar and blue collar worlds. A comprehensive resource that builds a bridge between engineering disciplines and the building sciences and trades, Forensic Engineering: Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures provides an extensive look into the world of forensic engineering. With a focus on investigations associated with insurance industry claims, the book describes methodologies for performing insurance-related investigations including the causation and origin of damage to residential and commercial structures and/or unhealthy interior environments and adverse effects on the occupants of these structures. Edited by an industry expert with more than 30 years of experience, and authors with more than 100 years of experience in the field, the book takes the technical aspects of enginee
Great Addition to my Library Charles Powell Great addition to my library and help in my forensic investigations of building damage.. A rare opportunity to follow a twisted path made straight by a skillful author. Gregory Vishey As an inspector and engineer, it is refreshing for me to find so much information presented so clearly, in one place. The author completely explains what standards and methods of investigation that apply to a very complete list of failure mechanisms in residential and commercial structures. I live in that business environm. "one of my greatest assets. It is a must if you are" according to Lon. As a residential and commercial building inspector, I found Forensic Engineering, edited by Stephan Petty, one of my greatest assets. It is a must if you are doing consulting or acting as an expert witness and providing testimony.Petty explains in detail how construction should be, and just about every way it could fail if
"If you are a professional home inspector, you will want to read this book."ASHI Reporter, October 2015