Forensic engineering 2009 : pathology of the built environment : proceedings of the Fifth Congress on Forensic Engineering, November 11-14, 2009, Washington, D.C

Content: Practices to Reduce Common Failures --
Case Studies of Roofing and Cladding Failures Involving Internal Pressurization --
Water and Moisture Management with Sustainable Building Products --
Stone Veneer Wall Failure: A Small Earthquake Reveals a Large Problem --
Thermal Inefficiencies in Building Enclosures : Causes of Moisture Related Performance Problems --
Inspection, Rating, and Repair of a Residential Building Envelope Detail --
Special Problems with Composite Multiwythe Masonry Walls --
Identification and Diagnosis of Building Fac̜ade Failures --
Evaluation and Repair of a Distressed Masonry Veneer Fac̜ade: A Case Study of the Litton Reaves Repair Project --
To Seal or Not to Seal: A Practical Study of Masonry Surface Treatments --
The Bussey Railroad Bridge Collapse --
Assessing the Vulnerability of Large Critical Infrastructure Using Fully-Coupled Blast Effects Modeling --
Development and Application of a Fast-Running Tool to Characterize Shock Damage within Tunnel Structures --
Collapse of the Wimer Covered Timber Bridge --
Built-Up Column Stability in Wood Construction --
Mold in Ductwork: A Forensic Analysis --
The New FEMA 320 and FEMA 361 : Highlights of the Wind and Flood Hazards Criteria for the Design and Construction of Residential and Community Safe Rooms (Shelters) --
A Huff, and a Puff, and... It Blew the Chimney down --
Residential Roofing Evaluation --
Assessing Wind Damage to Asphalt Roof Shingles --
The Roof Drainage Epidemic --
Dimensional Study of Mine Subsidence Mapping Using Google EarthTM --
Forensic Considerations in Sinkhole Investigations --
Case History: Sulfate-Induced Heave of Lime-Treated Soils beneath a Structure in Western Colorado --
Forensic Engineering in the Assessment of Contaminated Land --
Settlement Problems in Peat Due to Their High Compressibility and Possible Solution Using Cement Columns --
Bearing Capacity of Rectangular Foundations near the Slopes with Nonassociated Flow Rules --
Assessment and Remediation of Geotechnical and Structural Deficiencies at a 5-Story Hotel Experiencing Large Differential Settlements --
Optimization of Compaction Grouting in Collapsible Soils --
Rethinking Waterproofing for Subsurface Structures --
Floor Level Surveys and Their Use in Geotechnical Investigations: Case Studies --
Vibration Study of a Proposed Fitness Center Adjacent to a Server Room --
Shock and Blasting Effects on Power Transmission Structures --
Soil Contributions to Blasting Effects from Case Histories and Vibration Limits --
Seismic Damage Control of Underground Structures Associated with Reduced Stiffness of Soil Foundation --
Cantilever Roof Structural Failure Caused by Excessive Construction Loads, Flawed Design, and Poor Maintenance --
Convention Center Steel Truss Collapse --
Structural Robustness Evaluation --
Partial Collapse of a Historical Masonry Building --
Lessons Learned from Marcy Bridge Collapse --
From Concept to Collapse --
Description and Analysis of Crib Wall Failures --
Roof Collapse Case Study: Drainage Design Issues --
Failure of a Church Fresco: The Engineering of Art vs. the Art of Engineering --
Failures of Roofs under Snow Load: Causes and Reliability Analysis --
Analysis of an 1864 Long-Span Truss Roof --
Load Duration Effect on Failure of an Overloaded Wood Truss Structure --
Structural Engineering Responsibilities and Structural Components: A Premanufactured Wood Truss Case Study --
Investigation of Collapse of Wood-Framed Warehouse during Construction --
Engineering Ethics and Structural Calculations --
Testifying Regarding the "Standard of Care" --
The First University Master on Forensic Engineering --
Education: The Challenge and How Forensic Engineering Can Help --
Wind Related Failures of Temporary Construction Installations --
A Case Study of Failure Due to Inappropriate Usage of Forming Scaffold System --
Defects, Damage, and Repairs Subject to High-Cycle Fatigue: Examples from Wind Farm Tower Design --
Crane Safety: An Industry in Flux --
Anatomy of a Tower Crane Collapse : An Opportunity to Learn --
Damage Assessment of Houses and Buildings from an Engineering Point of View --
Investigation of Load Capacity and Serviceability of Assembled Concrete Blocks (Dox Plank) --
Uncertainty Information Processing in Repair and Rehabilitation --
Failure and Repair in Cultural Heritage Conservation --
Forensic Evaluation Techniques for Masonry and Concrete Construction --
Ground Penetrating Radar : Deciphering the Signals --
Integration of NDT Results into the Evaluation of Distressed Structures --
The Application and Advantages of Surface Penetrating Radar in Subgrade Void Detection beneath Slabs-On-Grade --
In-Situ Evaluation of Structures Using Load Testing --
A Method to Assess Peak Storm Wind Speeds Using Detailed Damage Surveys --
Wind Gust Phenomena on an Industrial Facility during Hurricane Gustav --
Wind-Induced Curtain Wall Damage and Moment Resisting Frame Performance: The Emergency Response, Stabilization, Analysis, Testing and Retrofit of a 36-Story Urban High-Rise --
The Enhanced Fujita Scale: For Use beyond Tornadoes? --
Ground Damage Assessment from Tornado-Borne Projectiles --
The Enhanced Fujita Scale: Development and Implementation --
Distinguishing between Storm Surge and Wind Damages to Buildings and Structures --
Cladding Performance of High-Rise Buildings in the Houston CBD during Hurricane Ike --
Structural Evaluation Procedures and Case Studies of Damage Related to Wind Storms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes --
An Investigation of Building Damage Caused by Thunderstorm Winds --
Repair and Rehabilitation of a 28 Year-Old Overhead Water Tank --
Evaluation of Damage to Concrete Buildings for Insurance Claims: New Generation Approaches --
Structural Complexities and Durable Solutions for the Rehabilitation of a Reinforced Concrete High Rise Residential Building within a Marine Environment --
Forensic Assessment of Performance Deficiencies of a New Department Store --
Restoration of Life Star Rooftop Heliport at Hartford Hospital