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A/E professional liabilities |
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Civil engineering investigations |
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Geotechnical engineering investigations |
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Structural engineering investigations |
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Construction accidents, disputes and failures |
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Commercial claims |
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Forensic engineering is essentially a failure analysis program for litigation support. The goal of such a program is to positively identify the sequence of events leading to failure.
After a failure, forensic engineers examine broken parts and bring together a list of probable failure mechanisms to be investigated. Interviews are conducted to determine a sequence of events. Drawings, specifications and operational procedures are reviewed. As-built dimensions and operating parameters are compared to design requirements.
The final step in forensic engineering is to use analytical and testing tools to confirm the findings of fact. The forensic engineer becomes an expert witness in support of the findings and is also responsible for reviewing the technical aspects of the opposition’s case.
Finding the Engineering Truth
Northern Technologies, Inc. (NTI) field of forensics is in the built environment. We are experts in problems with the materials of construction, existing structures and damage caused by fire and natural disasters. We bring our expertise to owners, designers, lawyers and insurance professionals.
The practice of forensic engineering is the objective investigation of conditions related to material, equipment or construction failures and accidents, including those involving human factors or catastrophic events, the technical evaluation of those conditions and the application of engineering principles to determine the cause of such failures and accidents.
In the civil engineering field, forensic engineers evaluate construction accidents, construction defects, cracking, deterioration, corrosion, foundation and floor movements or settlement, waterproofing, roofing failures and flooding.
A professional evaluation by NTI can help solve problems in a cost-effective way. We listen to the needs of our clients and offer unbiased, ethical, and professional engineering opinions backed by education, experience and innovation. We are available for consultation and review of the factual information involved with a case to determine the worthiness of the matter prior to committing to a full investigation.
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