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Forensic Structural Engineering

This page offers an overview of our Forensic Structural Engineering services, along with related articles and case studies. We investigate and analyze building failures and structural issues, providing expert insights for legal and insurance matters.

Our services under Forensic Structural Engineering include:

  • Forensic Structural Investigation
  • Forensic Engineering Site Inspection
  • Forensic Engineering Desktop Study

Whether you're a property owner, legal professional, or insurance adjuster, you'll find valuable information here about how we apply engineering expertise to identify the causes of structural problems and assess building integrity.

Explore our services below and read our articles to learn more about forensic structural engineering.

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Why choose us?

Your Structural Truth Seekers

  • You get genuine forensic expertise: While many firms use general civil and structural engineers, you’re working with specialized forensic structural engineers.
  • You get to the root cause: We dig deep into structural issues, providing you with clear answers about why failures or defects occurred.
  • Your case benefits from our detective skills: We piece together evidence from site inspections and desktop studies to give you a comprehensive understanding of structural problems.
  • You receive clear, actionable insights: Our reports translate complex engineering findings into language you can easily understand and use.
  • You get human-crafted reports: Your insights come directly from experienced forensic engineers, not AI or automated systems.
  • Your projects gain from our preventive approach: We don’t just identify issues; we provide recommendations to help you avoid future structural problems.
  • You tap into years of forensic experience: Our background in investigating structural failures gives you an edge in understanding and addressing building issues.

Forensic Structural Engineering Services

Specialised Services

Find the forensic structural engineering help you need. Each service is designed to address a specific building challenge, keeping your budget, timeline, and actual concerns in mind.

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Get useful information about structural engineering. Our articles explain complex topics in clear terms.

Related Case Studies

Real-Life Projects

Our past projects show you how we work. These case studies show our practical approach and results.

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    Basement Water Seepage: The Hidden Threat of Efflorescence

    A Camberwell apartment building faces severe basement water seepage issues. Inadequate waterproofing of garden areas above leads to extensive efflorescence. This case study examines causes, effects, and solutions, emphasising early…

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    Damage Caused by Melbourne Earthquake September 2021

    A 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Melbourne in September 2021, causing widespread concern among homeowners. This case study explores challenges in distinguishing earthquake-related damage from pre-existing issues in insurance claims.

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    Resin Injection Risks – A Foundation Stabilisation Failure

    This case study presents a Melbourne house where resin injection, intended to stabilise the foundation, failed to improve structural issues and possibly worsened the situation, highlighting the limitations of this…

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    Sara Khani

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    3 minutes

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