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Forensic Engineering Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures 2nd Edition by Stephen E Petty ISBN 9780367758134 036775813X

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Author(s): Stephen E. Petty

ISBN(s): 9780367758134, 036775813X

Edition: 2

File Details: PDF, 154.64 MB

Year: 2021

Language: English

SKU: EB-33763116 Category: Engineering - Civil & Structural Engineering Tag: Stephen E. Petty

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ISBN 10: 036775813X
ISBN 13: 9780367758134
Author: Stephen E Petty

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.

Forensic Engineering Damage Assessments for Residential and Commercial Structures 2nd Edition Table of contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Hail Fundamentals and General Hail-Strike Damage Assessment Methodology

Chapter 3 Hail Damage Assessments for Residential and Light Commercial Exterior Finished Surfaces and Steep-Slope Roof Systems

Chapter 4 Hail Damage Assessments to Low-Sloped Roof Systems

Chapter 5 Synthetic Storm Damage (Fraud) to Roof Surfaces

Chapter 6 Wind Damage Assessments for Residential and Light Commercial Roofing Systems and Finished Surfaces

Chapter 7 Wind Damage Assessments for Low-Sloped Roof Systems

Chapter 8 Water Infiltration – Cause and Origin Assessments Steep- and Low-Sloped Roof Systems

Chapter 9 Water Infiltration – Cause and Origin Assessments Exterior Residential and Light Commercial Building Envelope

Chapter 10 Water Infiltration into Basements

Chapter 11 Indoor Environmental Quality

Chapter 12 Attic and Crawlspace Ventilation

Chapter 13 Mold and Bacteria

Chapter 14 Forensic Inspection Assessments of Residential Wood Framing Systems

Chapter 15 Forensic Inspection Assessments of Foundation Walls

Chapter 16 Forensic Inspection Assessments of Brick Masonry Chimneys, Veneer Walls, and Porches/Decks

Chapter 17 Fire Damage Structural Property Assessments

Chapter 18 Vehicle Impact Structural Property Assessments

Chapter 19 Tornado-Related Structural Property Damage Assessments

Chapter 20 Blast and Explosion Damage Property Assessments

Chapter 21 Lightning Damage Property Assessments

Chapter 22 Plumbing/Piping/Tubing Failures

Chapter 23 Equipment Failures and Investigations

Chapter 24 Serving as an Expert Witness

Index

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