Structural Failure Investigation

 There have been several fires and explosions in London in recent years and forensic engineering experts are looking to find ways to investigate these incidents. Forensic engineers work with police and other law enforcement agencies to identify objects and items left behind that might help the authorities learn more about what happened to the victims of the fires and explosions. Don't let fires and explosions in London go unresolved - call us for Forensic Engineering in London . Artifacts left behind by accidental fires are often indistinguishable from evidence left behind by fully involved incendiary fires The scientific method is important in fire investigation. This methodology involves systematic observation and analysis of data to form hypotheses. Testing these hypotheses is an important part of the process. Fire investigators must evaluate building systems and components. They must also determine how fire spreads through the building and how the structure responds to a fire. ...

Fires and explosions can have devastating effects on both people and property. In the aftermath of such an incident, it is important to understand the root cause of the incident in order to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. One aspect of this understanding is analyzing the metallurgical and materials failures that may have contributed to the incident. Metallurgical failure analysis is the process of examining failed metal components in order to determine the cause of failure. This can include examination of the microstructure of the metal, as well as testing of the mechanical properties of the metal. Materials failure analysis is similar, but it can include a wider range of materials, such as plastics and composites. In the case of a fire or explosion incident, metallurgical and materials failure analysis can be used to determine if the failure of a particular component, such as a pipe or a valve, contributed to the incident. For example, if a pipe ruptured durin...