How FRP and FRCM systems can be alternatives to traditional strengthening and repair methods.
…Kevin Goudarzi, P. E., is a Forensic Structural Engineer at EFI Global in Chantilly, Virginia. Kevin has been serving for three years on the Board of Directors of the ICRI Baltimore/Washington Chapter and chairs the chapter's Industry and Community Outreach Committee and is a member of ASCE.
How FRP and FRCM systems can be alternatives to traditional strengthening and repair methods.
…Forensic structural engineering involves the investigation and determination of the causes of a failure of structures such as bridges, buildings, industrial structures, and metro stations. (Figure 1). Along with understanding the legal procedures and giving testimony, forensic structural engineers use their knowledge and experiences in these investigations to act as a detective, investigator, and expert witness when confronted by attorneys and other opposing experts during the litigation process.
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