Forensic Engineering Fundamentals | Forensics & Homeland Security

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Forensic engineers often specialize in a particular area such as structures fires or accident reconstruction. However the nature of the work often requires broad knowledge in the interrelated areas of physics chemistry biomechanics and engineering. Covering cases as varied as assessment of workplace accidents to the investigation of Halliburton in the BP oil spill Forensic Engineering Fundamentals is a comprehensive introduction to the many diverse facets of the field that forensic engineers must be familiar with in their practice. Topics include The role of the forensic engineer Structures structural distress and the importance of standards and codes The failure of appliances-the cause of …