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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Separating Loss-Related Generator Repairs from Long-Term Equipment Deterioration
This case study examines a hydroelectric generator loss involving a stator short-circuiting and arcing event. A forensic analysis distinguished necessary loss-related repairs from broader overhaul work addressing long-term equipment deterioration.
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Elevator Failure Investigation: Targeted Repair vs. Full Modernization
This case study examines a commercial elevator failure that initially appeared to support a full modernization project. However, a forensic engineering investigation identified a more specific cause of loss and clarified the scope of repairs actually required.
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Repeated Transformer Failures at a Solar Power Plant
This case study provides an overview of a forensic electrical investigation at a grid‑connected solar-electric generating plant that experienced repeated transformer‑related incidents over a relatively short period of time, prompting a deeper technical evaluation.
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Electrical Forensics Investigation Supports Root Cause Determination Following Rooftop Busway Explosions
Envista Forensics investigated two rooftop busway explosions at a transit facility and determined that water intrusion into improperly sealed electrical joints caused the failures, leading to a subsequent system redesign.
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