Materials Series – Inclusion Conclusion
Glass is often thermally toughened, and whilst this imparts strength it can also leave it vulnerable to fracture by debris from manufacture; inclusions. Elly will discuss types of glass and the manner in which they fracture.
Materials Series – Failures Encountered in Aeroderivative Gas Turbines
Stephen gives insight into what an aero-derivative is, as well as their benefits and disadvantages. He also discusses RCA methodology
and damage mechanisms encountered.
E-scooters: What could go wrong?
Join collision reconstruction expert, Mr Gavin Dunn who discusses what e-scooters are, the legal restrictions around their usage and the technical aspects to consider when investigating a collision involving them.
The Duties of an Architect – What Are They and Where Can Things Go Wrong?
Hawkins will discuss the role of the architect in construction projects.
Topics covered will include: an insight into the duties owed by an architect, including those involving contract administration
International Series – Spontaneous Combustion of Oily Rags
This webinar will explore how improperly disposed/stored oily rags can self-heat and pose a risk of fire.
International Series – Numerical Analysis in Forensic Geotechnical Investigation
This webinar provides a glimpse of numerical analysis in geotechnical engineering including basic concepts, application to forensic investigations and some case studies.
International Series – Should a Building be Demolished Following a Fire?
This webinar explores methodology and technology Hawkins uses to conduct structural assessment of fire damaged structures.
International Series – The Perennial Problem of Bulk Cargo Liquefaction
This webinar will discuss the questions: What is liquefaction? Which cargoes pose a risk when carried? And how can that risk be mitigated?
International Series – Escape of Water: Really a Materials Problem?
This webinar will look at how the fault is often placed on a defective component when an escape of water occurs, and how Hawkins investigates other potential causes to identify the real issue.
International Series – Water Damage in Buildings
This webinar will discuss the issues and impact during construction and post-occupancy, and how moisture in building materials and the local environment can impact the fabric of buildings in hot climates.