Forensic Engineering Technical Group

Of the Los Angeles Section

American Society of Civil Engineers

• Advancing knowledge and skill in the practice of Forensic Engineering,

• Facilitating the exchange of specialized information among its members,

• Establishing a professional standard for Forensic Engineering practice.

The practice of Forensic Engineering is the objective investigation of conditions related to material, equipment or construction failures and accidents, including those involving human factors or catastrophic events, the technical evaluation of those conditions and the application of engineering principles to determine the cause of such failures and accidents. Full services of Forensic Engineering can include the preparation of engineering reports and service as an expert witness in matters of litigation.

In the civil engineering field, Forensic Engineers evaluate construction accidents, construction defects, vehicle accidents, structural and geotechnical failures, waterproofing and roofing failures, and flooding. The Forensic Engineering Technical Group was formed as a professional society for civil engineers who practice in the forensic engineering field, or who would like to learn more about forensic engineering.

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