Keynote Papers
Forensic investigation: the true calibrator for design limit states
J Wood, Structural Studies & Design Ltd, UK
Quality and safety: the ultimate legacy of forensic engineering
K Carper, Washington State University, USA
Durability and Assessment
Durability assessment of prefabricated balconies
M Holický & J Markova, Czech Technical University, Czech Republic
Study of the static conditions of a monument: Massenzio Cathedral, Rome
C Sarri, Balfour Beatty Rail Projects Ltd, UK
Construction failure prevention achieved through procedural redundancy
I Ortega, Design Studio, Switzerland
In-situ condition assessment of metal plate connected wood trusses in light-framed wood construction
A Gjinolli & J Vogt, TECO, USA
Condition evaluation of post-tensioned bridges in Florida after 25 years
A Moreton, Corven Engineering Inc., USA
The importance of time in understanding cracks in concrete
S Alexander, WSP Group, UK
Ground and Marine
Case study investigation of defects in an underground reinforced concrete reservoir: Jakarta, Indonesia
P Sandeford, GHD Pty Ltd, Australia
Forensic ground engineering assessment and the timely disclosure of documents
R Thompson, EDGE Consultants UK Ltd, UK
Investigating substandard piles in Hong Kong
S Hencher, J Tyson & P Hutchinson, Halcrow China Ltd, Hong Kong
Foundation monitoring techniques@ are they all they are cracked up to be?
R Thorniley-Walker, Structural & Civil Consultants Ltd, UK
Investigation and repair of the New North Quay foundations St Helier, Jersey
S Hold, Arup, UK
Failures of Building Envelopes
Toughened glass failures in modern buildings
R Harris & M West, Sandberg, UK
Design life of ineffective repairs to an historic terracotta façade
P Plemic, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc, USA
Wind damage to lightweight roofing systems
K Roberts, Roberts Consulting, UK
Bucking analysis of an aluminium-framed dome
J Duntemann & D Crampton, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc, USA
Investigation of problems involving wood structural panels
J Vogt & A Gjinolli, TECO, USA
Incident/Collapse Investigation
Collapse of a power station roof in the Czech Republic
D Burt, White Young Green, UK
Roof failure due to snow: the implications of improperly applying code provisions
C Fischer & D Wojnowski, Engineering Systems Inc, USA
Fatigue sensitive details and related problems in lighting structures
J Dunteman & R Christie, Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates Inc, USA
Performance Risk Management
Managing the risk of failure for railway bridges
J Lane, Rail Safety & Standards Board, UK
Prevention of progressive collapses due to terrorist attacks
M Byfield, University of Southampton, UK
Engineers and emergency response: current practices and recommendations for the future
S Nacheman, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA
Considerations for the evaluation of a long span moveable roof
C Pinto, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA
Data processing methods for low frequency structural vibrations
M Jeansonne, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA
Legal and Care Considerations
The legal proceedings and forensic engineering investigations for the Thames Water Main failure at London Bridge
P Knight & C Ryan, Lane and Partners & B New, Geotechnical Consulting Group, UK
Evaluating structural failure / collapse
R Howard, SDII Global Corporation, USA
The legal requirements of expert witnesses in litigation
P Houghton, Lupton Fawcett, UK
The elements of care in engineering
J Kardon, Joshua B Kardon & Company Structural Engineers, USA
Educating for the Future
A failures knowledge base for designers and constructors
B Kumar, Glasgow Caledonian University & B Neale, Consultant, UK
The confidential reporting scheme on structural safety (CROSS)
F Wainwright, Arup, UK
Forensic engineering: a gap in safety thinking
B Harvey, Obvis Ltd, UK
