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Title:

Forensic engineering : an introduction to the investigation, analysis, reconstruction, causality, risk, consequence, and legal aspects of the failure of engineered products / edited by Sam Brown.

Publisher:

ISI Publications,

Copyright Date:

1995-

Description:

v. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Forensic engineering.

Other Authors:

Brown, Sam

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (v. 1, p. 605-637) and index.

Contents:

1. The legal framework for product liability -- 2. High-quality engineering design : an elusive goal -- 3. Legal implications of codes and standards for manufacturers/fabricators/contractors -- 4. Guidelines for manufacturers/fabricators/contractors -- 5. The accident investigation and failure analysis : engineering framework -- 6. Background research : documenting the incident -- 7. Background research : documentary evidence -- 8. Measuring material behavior and condition by testing -- 9. Modes of failure -- 10. Simulations : experimental, theoretical, and ergonomic analysis -- 11. Reconstruction, causality, and recommendations -- 12. Litigation -- Appendixes.

ISBN:

9780964553606 (v. 1)
0964553600 (v. 1)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)32866670

LCCN:

95060399

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)