Engineering Sciences

Mechanical Engineering

Our Mechanical Engineering Capabilities

Engineering failures have the potential to happen in nearly any environment and situation, from large-scale industrial equipment and construction settings down to everyday household products. These failures can occur as isolated incidents or systemic problems. In nearly all instances, there are questions as to safety and property damage which can lead to significant business interruptions.

Our professional engineers, scientists, and industry specialists are experts in providing rigorous failure analysis, investigations, risk assessments, performance evaluations, and expert testimony related to nearly every type of mechanical system and component. We excel at pinpointing the root causes of failures, assessing their impacts, and presenting our analysis in clear, comprehensible terms for arbitrators, judges, juries, and other key stakeholders.

Our capabilities extend beyond our mechanical engineering professionals to include a renowned roster of accounting and valuation experts. As an integrated team, our experts have the ability to conduct highly technical analyses as well as the financial impacts of the associated damages.

Key Experts

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Areas of Expertise

Dispute Resolution

Our mechanical engineers provide independent expert services and testimony in all forms of disputes, including litigation, mediations, and arbitrations.

Mechanical Failure Analysis

Our mechanical engineers, supported by multidisciplinary teams, perform advanced failure analyses by integrating evidence from on-site investigations, visual modeling and simulation, data analysis, and laboratory testing. This comprehensive approach delivers precise answers to failures in complex, integrated mechanical systems.

Mechanical Design Support

Our mechanical engineers provide rigorous design and testing support services, including bespoke mechanical modeling, finite element simulations, and system-level testing, delivering objective answers to your most complex challenges.

Industry Expertise

Our engineers and scientists have investigated mechanical failures across a broad spectrum of industries, enabling us to provide insights and solutions that are both practical and innovative. Our deep sector experience covers:

Automotive
Aviation & Aerospace
Chemical Processing/Handling
Construction & Buildings
Consumer Products & Appliances
Consumer Electronics
Fire Protection
Heavy Equipment
HVAC, Refrigeration & Plumbing
Industrial Machines & Manufacturing
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
Marine
Oil & Gas
Pipelines
Power Generation
Robotics
Utilities

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