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Root cause Analysis
(Structural, Mechanical, Material)
We perform comprehensive engineering root cause investigations to determine why structures, mechanical systems, and materials fail. By combining forensic engineering, engineering simulations, material evaluation, and evidence-based analysis, we identify failure mechanisms, determine contributing factors, and provide technically defensible conclusions for engineering, insurance, and legal matters.
What We Analyze
Our forensic investigations evaluate structural, mechanical, and material failures to identify root causes, determine contributing factors, and support engineering decisions, litigation, insurance claims, and corrective actions.
Structural Failures
Mechanical Failures
Material Failures
Fracture Analysis
Corrosion & Wear
Manufacturing Defects
Why
Root Cause Analysis?
Understanding why a failure occurred is essential for preventing future incidents, resolving disputes, improving designs, and protecting assets. Our multidisciplinary forensic engineering approach combines engineering judgment, failure analysis, simulation, material evaluation, and technical documentation to provide objective, evidence-based conclusions.
Applications
- Structural Failure Analysis
- Mechanical Failure Analysis
- Material Failure Analysis
- Product Liability Investigations
- Insurance & Loss Investigations
- Litigation Support
Structural Failure Analysis
Investigate failures involving buildings, bridges, industrial structures, equipment supports, and structural components to determine the sequence of events and contributing causes.
Common Applications
- Structural collapse
- Connection failures
- Foundation movement
- Load-related failures
- Structural cracking
- Infrastructure damage
Mechanical Failure Analysis
Determine why mechanical systems or components failed by evaluating loading conditions, operating history, wear mechanisms, manufacturing quality, and design performance.
Common Applications
- Rotating equipment
- Bearings
- Shafts
- Gears
- Pressure equipment
- Industrial machinery
Material Failure Analysis
Evaluate material degradation, fracture characteristics, manufacturing defects, corrosion, and fatigue to determine how material behavior contributed to failure.
Common Applications
- Fracture analysis
- Material defects
- Corrosion damage
- Fatigue failures
- Wear mechanisms
- Metallurgical evaluation
Product Liability Investigations
Investigate product failures to determine whether design, manufacturing, material, or operational factors contributed to the incident.
Common Applications
- Consumer products
- Industrial equipment
- Product recalls
- Manufacturing defects
- Safety investigations
- Product performance
Insurance & Loss Investigations
Provide independent engineering investigations for insurance carriers, adjusters, and property owners to determine the technical cause of losses and equipment failures.
Common Applications
- Property damage
- Equipment loss
- Fire investigations
- Mechanical breakdown
- Infrastructure damage
- Industrial incidents
Litigation Support
Prepare technically defensible engineering opinions supported by analysis, testing, documentation, and industry standards for legal proceedings and dispute resolution.
Common Applications
- Expert reports
- Technical evidence review
- Engineering opinions
- Construction disputes
- Product liability
- Expert witness support