Keynote Papers

Forensic investigation: the true calibrator for design limit states

J Wood, Structural Studies & Design Ltd, UK

Quality and safety: the ultimate legacy of forensic engineering

K Carper, Washington State University, USA

Durability and Assessment

Durability assessment of prefabricated balconies

M Holicky & J Markova, Czech Technical University, Czech Republic

Study of the static conditions of a monument: Massenzio Cathedral, Rome

C Sarri, Balfour Beatty Rail Projects Ltd, UK

Construction failure prevention achieved through procedural redundancy

I Ortega, Design Studio, Switzerland

In-situ condition assessment of metal plate connected wood trusses in light-framed wood construction

A Gjinolli & J Vogt, TECO, USA

Condition evaluation of post-tensioned bridges in Florida after 25 years

A Moreton, Corven Engineering Inc., USA

The importance of time in understanding cracks in concrete

S Alexander, WSP Group, UK

Ground and Marine

Case study investigation of defects in an underground reinforced concrete reservoir: Jakarta, Indonesia

P Sandeford, GHD Pty Ltd, Australia

Forensic ground engineering assessment and the timely disclosure of documents

R Thompson, EDGE Consultants UK Ltd, UK

Investigating substandard piles in Hong Kong

S Hencher, J Tyson & P Hutchinson, Halcrow China Ltd, Hong Kong

Foundation monitoring techniques@ are they all they are cracked up to be?

R Thorniley-Walker, Structural & Civil Consultants Ltd, UK

Investigation and repair of the New North Quay foundations St Helier, Jersey

S Hold, Arup, UK

Failures of Building Envelopes

Toughened glass failures in modern buildings

R Harris & M West, Sandberg, UK

Design life of ineffective repairs to an historic terracotta facade

P Plemic, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc, USA

Wind damage to lightweight roofing systems

K Roberts, Roberts Consulting, UK

Bucking analysis of an aluminium-framed dome

J Duntemann & D Crampton, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc, USA

Investigation of problems involving wood structural panels

J Vogt & A Gjinolli, TECO, USA

Incident/Collapse Investigation

Collapse of a power station roof in the Czech Republic

D Burt, White Young Green, UK

Roof failure due to snow: the implications of improperly applying code provisions

C Fischer & D Wojnowski, Engineering Systems Inc, USA

Fatigue sensitive details and related problems in lighting structures

J Dunteman & R Christie, Wiss, Janey, Elstner Associates Inc, USA

Performance Risk Management

Managing the risk of failure for railway bridges

J Lane, Rail Safety & Standards Board, UK

Prevention of progressive collapses due to terrorist attacks

M Byfield, University of Southampton, UK

Engineers and emergency response: current practices and recommendations for the future

S Nacheman, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA

Considerations for the evaluation of a long span moveable roof

C Pinto, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA

Data processing methods for low frequency structural vibrations

M Jeansonne, Thornton-Tomasetti Group, USA

Legal and Care Considerations

The legal proceedings and forensic engineering investigations for the Thames Water Main failure at London Bridge

P Knight & C Ryan, Lane and Partners & B New, Geotechnical Consulting Group, UK

Evaluating structural failure / collapse

R Howard, SDII Global Corporation, USA

The legal requirements of expert witnesses in litigation

P Houghton, Lupton Fawcett, UK

The elements of care in engineering

J Kardon, Joshua B Kardon & Company Structural Engineers, USA

Educating for the Future

A failures knowledge base for designers and constructors

B Kumar, Glasgow Caledonian University & B Neale, Consultant, UK

The confidential reporting scheme on structural safety (CROSS)

F Wainwright, Arup, UK

Forensic engineering: a gap in safety thinking

B Harvey, Obvis Ltd, UK