In What Fire Scene Responders Need to Know in Tough Economic Times (Part 2), fire expert witness and Principal of Pyrocop Inc., Robert Rowe writes: For example, Maine State Fire Marshall John Dean told the Maine Public Broadcasting Network last month that he expects that the recession will continue to…
In Is it Fabricated?, document examination expert witness Ronald N. Morris writes on what material can be on a copy in addition to the material on the original. “Copies may include toner reproduction of scratches, trash, dirt, etc., found on the glass or drum.” …b. Even if a number of…
A common principle utilized in establishing the cause of failure of a structure or product is reverse engineering. This is a process forensic engineering expert witnesses understand and frequently undertake, possibly under the guise of a different name, e.g. Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA). What appears an obvious methodology…
The Society of Professional Engineers writes on Forensic Engineers: How and when does a Civil Engineer become a Forensic Engineer, or require the services of a Forensic Engineer? What does a Forensic Engineer do, and, what makes the Civil Engineer different to a Forensic Engineer engaged to investigate a civil…
In MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, NOT JUST ABOUT GEARS, structural safety expert witness Philip J. O’Keefe, PE, MLE, writes: Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of engineering disciplines. It encompasses a broad number of disciplines, from physics to materials science, but it can be summarized as being derived from…
In MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, NOT JUST ABOUT GEARS, structural fatigue expert witness Philip J. O’Keefe, PE, MLE, writes: Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of engineering disciplines. It encompasses a broad number of disciplines, from physics to materials science, and includes: Strength of Materials: The study of the…
In MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, NOT JUST ABOUT GEARS, structural failure expert witness Philip J. O’Keefe, PE, MLE, writes: Mechanical engineering is one of the oldest and broadest of engineering disciplines. It encompasses a broad number of disciplines, from physics to materials science, including: Fluid Mechanics: The study of the force, pressure,…
The Society of Professional Engineers gives their definition of of a forensic engineer: The best definition of a Forensic Engineer I have found, defines the role as: “Forensic Engineering is the application of the art and science of engineering in the jurisprudence system, requiring the services of legally qualified professional…
When researching a software quality expert witness, see The American Society For Quality’s Minimum Expectations of a Software Quality Engineer. The ASQ recommends that the software quality engineer: Must have a thorough understanding of verification and validation processes, including early software defect detection and removal, inspection, and testing methods (e.g.,…
In What Fire Scene Responders Need to Know in Tough Economic Times (Part 1), fire expert witness and Principal of Pyrocop Inc., Robert Rowe writes: Fire investigation is one of the most difficult of the forensic sciences to practice and as the motivations for arson increase, so too may the…