430 Pages
by
CRC Press
430 Pages
by
CRC Press
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This edition of Forensic Engineering updates the original work with new case studies and investigative techniques. Contributors to the book are the foremost authorities in each area of specialization. These specialty areas include fire investigation, industrial accidents, product liability, traffic accidents, civil engineering and transportation disasters, and environmental systems failures.... Read more
What is Forensic Engineering?
Learning from Failures
Fire Investigation
Industrial Accidents
Product Liability Engineering
Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Transportation Disaster Investigation
Civil Engineering Investigation
Environmental Systems Failures
The Report
Forensic Photogrammetry
The Engineer as an Expert Witness
Conclusion
Appendix
Index
Learning from Failures
Fire Investigation
Industrial Accidents
Product Liability Engineering
Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Transportation Disaster Investigation
Civil Engineering Investigation
Environmental Systems Failures
The Report
Forensic Photogrammetry
The Engineer as an Expert Witness
Conclusion
Appendix
Index
Biography
Kenneth L. Carper
Read the reviews of the first edition:
"The development and presentation of ideas is excellent and worthy of reading by experienced forensic engineers… The book should be purchased, not only for the excellent and informative chapters, but also for the reminder of what forensic engineering is-- truth, public service, and technology advancement."
--Forensic Engineering, The International Journal, Vol.1. No. 4, p. 243. 1988
"…a great resource for forensic engineers in any discipline."
-Structural Engineer
"…the book could serve as a useful reference for lawyers and others who may not be familiar with what forensic engineers can do."
--Harold J. Wilkinson, Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal, Vol. 34, No. 1
