Print this page Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part III
Ruben A. Gomez, P.E.
Course Outline
On this Part III the reader will continue to uncover the necessary skills and personality traits that a practicing engineer must have in order to re-orient his career and become part of the growing group of accomplished forensic engineers.
The case history described on this Part III has to do with an alleged claim of damage sustained by a private water well which was on the path of the vibration waves generated by the standard road compaction equipment.
Cases such as the one described in this course are of common occurrence in the industry and therefore, it happens to be a good example for the would-be forensic engineer to get his first exposure or even for the seasoned practitioner looking for reference material to enrich his library.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
After completing these Parts I, II and III, the reader will accomplish the following objectives:
- Learn self-examination so as to determine his potential as a forensic engineer;
- How to mentally get motivated and prepared for the task;
- To become familiar with the jargon and procedures of the specialty;
- Learning the orderly process of how to create a comprehensive report;
- How to follow the disciplined methodology of evidence flow analysis; and
- Getting familiar with the evidence analysis to arrive at meaningful conclusions.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for engineers of all disciplines, architects and/or general contractors.
Benefit for Attendee
Attendees not only will be able to assess their suitability to fit in the shoes of a forensic engineer, but also to determine if, as expert witnesses, they have the endurance and fortitude of character to stand a direct personal attack against their professional integrity and convictions.
Course Introduction
The forensic engineer is a practitioner who can be of immense help and assistance to not only the personnel of an insurance company and a litigating attorney, but to the plaintiff’s case as well. Such help can be materialized in the areas of property damage, fire damage, car collision, slip & fall, trip & fall, product failure, or in the ultimate role of the expert witness. Those areas generally require vast amounts of accumulated knowledge and are the opportunities where an experienced engineer can shine on his own merits.
Course Content
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Basics on Forensic Engineering - Part III
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Course Summary
The case history described on this Part III has to do with an alleged claim of damage sustained by a private water well which was on the path of the vibration waves generated by the standard road compaction equipment.
Cases such as the one described in this course are of common occurrence in the industry and therefore, it happens to be a good example for the would-be forensic engineer to get his first exposure or even for the seasoned practitioner looking for reference material to enrich his library.
Related Links and References
For additional related technical information on this subject we recommend the latest edition of:
Structural Response to Ground Vibrations, U.S. Bureau of Mines.
Basics on Forensic Engineering, Parts I and II.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
