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Serving as 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, Second Edition provides an extensive look
into the world of forensic engineering. Focusing 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 40 years of experience and
contributors with more than 100 years of experience in the field,
the book takes the technical aspects of engineering and scientific
principles and applies them to real-world issues in a nontechnical
manner. The book provides readers with the experiences,
investigation methodologies, and investigation protocols used in
and derived from thousands of forensic engineering investigations.
FEATURES Covers 24 topics in forensic engineering based on
thousands of actual field investigations Provides a proven
methodology based on engineering and scientific principles,
experience, and common sense to determine the causes of forensic
failures pertaining to residential and commercial properties
Includes references to many codes, standards, technical literature,
and industry best practices Illustrates detailed and informative
examples utilizing color photographs and figures for industry best
practices as well as to identify improper installations Combines
information from a multitude of resources into one succinct,
easy-to-use guide This book details proven methodologies based on
over 10,000 field investigations in which the related strategies
can be practically applied and appreciated by both professionals
and laymen alike.
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