Forensic Engineering in Construction is published by Zallen Engineering, a firm that specializes in the investigation of structural failures and problem structures, investigation and consulting on construction problems and procedures, and earthquake engineering. 

Topics include case histories of failures and their causes, other forensic engineering topics, earthquake engineering, and discussion of problems in the construction industry. 

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No. 1 Collapse of Structural Steel Framing During Construction  

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No. 2 Shoring a Precast Concrete Parking Garage – A Photo Essay
No. 3 Posturing and Risk in the Construction Industry
No. 4 Snowdrift Causes Roof Collapse
No. 5 Testing Connection Angles in Bending
No. 6 Preventing Collapse of a Manufacturing Building Being Converted to Housing Use
No. 7 Behavior of Structures During Earthquakes
No. 8 Collapse of Flying Formwork During Concrete Placement
No. 9 Collapse of 112 Foot Long Deep Longspan Steel Joists
No. 10 Erection of Open Web Longspan Steel Joists
No. 11 Deficiencies in Bracing of Lift Slab Buildings
No. 12 Investigation of Fire-Damaged Warehouse
No. 13 Failure of a Rolling Scaffold
No. 14 Collapse of a Trunk Sewer in Boston
No. 15 Beam and Arch Action
A Structural Primer for Non-Engineers
No. 16 Collapse of Underground Storm Water Detention System
No. 17 Collapse of Roof Over Chemical Settling Pond
No. 18 Investigation of a Stone Arch Bridge
No. 19 Old Concrete Arch Bridge
No. 20 Investigation of a Steel Pony Truss Bridge
No. 21 Investigation of Reinforced Concrete Arch Bridge
No. 22 Collapse of Steel Silo
 

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