Infrastructure

In today's ever-changing society, there is a multitude of facilities and systems that support the functioning of our communities. Roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, as well as electrical grids and telecommunications systems, all play a vital role in our environments.

Aging and deteriorating infrastructure are increasingly becoming an issue around the globe, with many of these structures and systems being developed long before our current safety standards existed. Add to those challenges factors such as sustainability, financing, and investments, and private and public entities managing critical infrastructure have immense risk to manage. Because of the size and scale of potential incidents, it is critical that you have access to a team of experienced engineers and experts to mitigate potential losses.

Critical Infrastructure Failure Investigations

Whether it be transportation systems, communication networks, sewage, water, or electric systems, infrastructure disasters can cause significant economic loss, as well as pose a myriad of risks to public health and safety. All of these factors make it critical to have an experienced team of forensic experts available to quickly assess the damages and provide accurate remediation direction following incidents involving critical infrastructure systems.

Our experts have decades of diverse industry experience, managing complex projects to key systems such as:

  • Buildings
  • Bridges and tunnels
  • Dams
  • Electric grids
  • Roads and railways
  • Underground developments (e.g. subways)
  • Long span structures
  • Oil and gas pipelines/racks
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Case Studies
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CPVC Fire Suppression Pipe Failure Linked to HVAC Refrigerant Leak
A CPVC fire suppression fitting ruptured after exposure to POE oil from nearby HVAC refrigerant piping. See how forensic analysis identified the cause.
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Turbine-Generator Bearing Wear: How Misalignment Contributed to Damage
Investigators concluded that shaft misalignment most likely caused the turbine-generator bearing damage. The flexible mounting arrangement may have caused or worsened the misalignment over time.
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Battery Energy Storage System Failure Investigation
A utility-scale battery energy storage system experienced four electrical incidents over several months, culminating in a transformer-related explosion and arc flash. A forensic investigation examined moisture exposure, installation and grounding concerns, and system-level electrical effects; lightning was not...
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Underground Electrical Conductor Failure: Investigating a Lost Phase
A newly completed residential community facility lost a phase of its underground secondary electrical service after pool equipment began operating intermittently. Forensic examination of the retained conductor found physical damage consistent with external mechanical contact.
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