This article provides an overview of wood truss systems with a focus on how and why these systems can fail during erection. Wood Truss System Failures The civil/structural engineers at Robson Forensic…
This article provides an overview of wood truss systems with a focus on how and why these systems can fail during erection. Wood Truss System Failures The civil/structural engineers at Robson Forensic…
When underground utilities are damaged during development and infrastructure improvement projects, the consequences can range from minor setbacks to serious delays, loss of service and repair costs,…
Litigation involving flooding and storm water management issues often seeks to determine if construction or land development activities have affected the existing flow of water in a manner that has…
This article defines post-installed concrete anchors in terms of their composition, use, and the engineering considerations for their use. Failed anchors can result in damage to property, equipment…
The engineers at Robson Forensic are often retained in cases involving bridges: structural failures and collapse, vehicle crashes, pedestrian strikes, construction claims, and a multitude of other…
Baker scaffolds are featured in a range of forensic investigations involving worker falls, tip-over incidents, and structural collapses on construction work sites. In this article, Civil Engineer…
The installation of reinforcing bars for concrete construction, or rebar, is a specialized construction activity that is inherently dangerous not only for the craftsmen engaged in the actual rebar…
Concrete pumping operations present a number of typical mishaps that can lead to personal injury. Many of these hazards are associated with the forces and energy exerted by the pump and should be…
Accurately estimating construction costs requires a thorough understanding of project specific criteria, including the scope of work, project plans, applicable specifications, scheduling, project…
Drums, cones, tubular markers, vertical panels and barricades are all channelizing devices used on and around roadways during construction, maintenance and utility projects. The Highway Construction…
Residential and commercial development can permanently affect the flow of stormwater, potentially negatively impacting local waterways and neighboring properties. Activities during the construction of…
Un-level floors, inoperable windows/doors, and various misalignment issues of cladding and partitions in high-rise buildings are sometimes the result of a phenomenon known as differential column…
The Construction Safety Experts at Robson Forensic have compiled the OSHA Fall Protection Reference Guide. This guide covers the construction fall protection standards that are most commonly cited in…
In this article, Civil Engineer, Thomas Lyden provides an overview of winter maintenance operations. His discussion includes two strategies for snow and ice control, anti-icing and de-icing, and how…
In this article, Civil Engineering expert, Kevin Gorman, P.E., C.C.M. discusses temporary traffic impact attenuators. His discussion includes an overview of the different types of attenuators, and an…