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This study could provide a rational approach for State DOT's to have local implementations of the MEPDG with inputs and calibrations that are specific to their region.Keywords: forensic engineering, flexible pavement design, hot mix, asphalt mixtures, asphalt concrete mixtures, dynamic modulus, Superpave mix design, MEPDG, predictive modelling, roads, ...
The litany of test results suggested possible loss of support from the special Open Graded Aggregate Base (OGAB).Keywords: special OGAB, multiple cracking, concrete surfacing, OGAB test cell, open graded aggregate base, drainability, gradation change, IRI, International Roughness Index, forensic evaluation, forensic engineering, limestone ...
Along the trial two hypotheses were brought to the judge: (a) explosion of an air–petrol mixture (b) explosion of an air–LPG mixture. Forensic engineering techniques have been applied in order to assess which hypothesis was the correct one, on the basis of the observed post–accident scene. Modelling of the vapour diffusion, the natural ventilation and the ...
Among his recollections are Gumpertz’s commitment to excellence in engineering and conciseness of expression, as well as his precision and wit on the witness stand, where he frequently was called on to lend his expert testimony in cases of roofing failure and other forensic engineering issues. ...
Some parameters that have been omitted or inadequately considered lead to malfunctioning of machine foundations. A four stage forensic engineering procedure is proposed for rehabilitation of these foundations. ...
Reasons for including failure case studies within the undergraduate engineering curriculum have been made by various authors, which has led to the inclusion of structural failure cases into some analysis and design courses. However, there is also a need for Civil Engineers to understand project management issues. This paper deals with the integration of failure ...
This paper focuses on review of various techniques used for the damage assessment of reinforced concrete structures subjected to elevated temperatures.Keywords: fire damage, concrete structures, reinforced concrete, structural assessment, forensic engineering, nondestructive testing, NDT, thermal loads, cracking, structural damage, partial damage, strength, steel ...
The results were obtained from extensive traffic tests conducted in close collaboration with the Institute of Forensic Engineering of the Brno University of Technology and the Austrian Research Institute EPIGUS - Institut für ganzheitliche Unfall– und SicherheitforschungKeywords: human factors, traffic accidents, accident analysis, pedestrians, range of ...
Automotive forensic examination is the systematical analyses of failed automotive components in the pursuit of and the identification of the cause(s) or root cause(s) of the physical damage or other disablement done to vehicle by collision. ...
Details of a recent aircraft fuselage metal fatigue forensic analysis are presented. Different methods for determining total fatigue cycles are given and compared. ...
Forensic engineering is the use of engineering knowledge and techniques to create evidence for the legal system. Both litigation and regulatory systems use engineering evidence in making legal decisions. Forensic engineering plays a key role in investigating disaster scenarios. ...
Keywords: earthquake damage investigations, response spectra, ground motion levels, forensic engineering, seismology, GMPE, ground motion prediction equations, seismic intensity, structural analysis, expert witnesses, epistemic uncertainty, Bayesian updating, structural failure, legal disputes, structural design, poor design, poor construction, common ...