Exploding Realities: An Introduction to Why Things Go Bang
An explosion is an event where there is a rapid outward release of a large amount of energy, usually in the form of heat, light or sound, accompanied by a pressure wave or a shockwave.
Aaron Edwards
Aaron Edwards is a fire and explosion expert in our London office
Fires Associated With Twin-Wall Flues
This article will focus on the installation of twin-wall flue systems and the dangers they can pose if not installed to the safety standard set out in the Building Regulations.
Annual Events Highlights
As another year closes, we would like to take a moment to thank those who attended our annual receptions across the globe and who contributed to their success.
Dr Ahmad El Ghor Recently Featured in Fire Technology
Civil Engineer, Dr Ahmad El Ghor, has authored a paper that proposes a methodology for investigating the post-fire response of bolted top and seat angle connections, which are widely used in steel buildings.
Illicit Cultivation & Processing of Cannabis
Ian will discuss methods used during the illicit cultivation of cannabis plants and subsequent processing of the crop and how such activities can lead to extensive property damage and danger to life.
Major Loss Fires
Dr Richard Fletcher will discuss a case study on the investigation into the cause of a fire several years ago. The extensive building was severely damaged, and a significant portion had collapsed.
The Forensic Examination of Photovoltaic Systems
Join Forensic Fire Investigator, Nick Carey, as he explains the basics of photovoltaic installations, the electrical safety risks of fires scenes involving them, and typical faults/damage which can lead to fires or other failures.
Part 2: Factors Affecting Self-Heating & Self-Heating to Ignition
Martin will be sharing details of real cases and looking at how science provides clues into this fascinating subject, including how different processes lead to devastating fires in commercial laundries and hay barns, as well as fires in domestic properties which can often caused be by tumble dryers.
Part 1: The Myth of Spontaneous Human Combustion & The Science of Self-Heating
Dr Andrew Moncrieff will look at the age‑old idea of spontaneous human combustion, and explore the reasons why a human body might suddenly burst into flames with no outside influences.