Bernhardt Forensic Engineering provides investigations for claims and litigations involving the following topics:
Building Damage Investigations
Investigations of claims involving building structure and envelope failures for industrial, commercial, and residential structures includes evaluation of the design, fabrication, construction, or maintenance of the structural frame and/or roof and walls of structures. Additionally, an evaluation of the effects of high winds, snow, rain, and seismic forces may be required. Mr. Bernhardt’s knowledge of the building codes and building design and construction processes enables an effective perspective in the evaluation and results in scientifically based opinions.
Bridge Damage Investigations
Investigations of claims involving bridges requires knowledge of the bridge design and construction codes and processes. Bridge failures may be from impacts; overloads of live, wind or seismic forces; design defects; construction defects; fabrication defects; or maintenance inadequacies. Mr. Bernhardt’s experience and knowledge of the processes involved in bridge design and construction will enable an effective evaluation of these possible causes and result in effective testimony.
Design Defect Investigations
Sometimes the performance of the engineer is called into question. Mr. Bernhardt’s experience as a design engineer, project engineer, project manager, and construction observer strengthen the effectiveness of the evaluation of the services of engineers with regards to allegations of deficiencies.
Construction Defect Investigations
The evaluation of construction performance requires knowledge of the processes involved in a project from design through construction. Mr. Bernhardt’s knowledge and experience provides a proper evaluation of the services of contractors with regards to allegations of deficiencies.
