Forensic Engineering

Section 1. Introduction Principles of Forensic Sciences Forensic Classification of Evidence Interpretation/The Comparative Method Forensic Engineering/Accident Reconstruction/Biomechanics of Injury/Philosophy, Basic Theory, and Fundamentals Review questions Discussion questions Additional readings Section 2. Investigations Collection and Chain of Evidence Accident Investigation - Determination of Cause Human Factors Investigation and Analysis of Accidents and Incidents Major Incident Scene Management Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction Review questions Discussion questions Additional readings Section 3. Transportation Investigations Railroad Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Aircraft Flight Data Recorders Airbag Related Injuries and Deaths Electronic Data Recorders (EDR's, black boxes) Analog Tachograph Chart Analysis Traffic Injuries and Deaths Airplane Crashes and Other Mass Disasters Review questions Discussion questions Additional readings Section 4. Fire Investigations Chemistry of Firs Physics/Thermodynamics Thermal Degradation Types of Fire Evidence Collection at Fire Scene Fire Scene Inspection Methodology Fire Patterns and Their Interpretation Analysis of Fire Debris Interpretation of Fire Debris Analysis Forensic Chemical Engineering Investigation and Analysis Suspicious Deaths Review questions Discussion questions Additional readings Section 5. Other Methods Audio Enhancement and Authentication Investigation and Analysis of Electrical Accidents Investigation and Analysis of Structural Collapses Biomechanics of Human Gait - Slip and Fall Analysis Forensic Chemical Engineering Investigation and Analysis Materials Analysis and Failure Analysis Review questions Discussion questions Additional readings Section 6. Professional Issues Crime Scene to Court Forensic Laboratory Reports Health and Safety Review questions Discussion questions Additional readings