Open AccessForensic Engineering Evaluation of an Allegedly Deficient Steam Turbine Foundation
Author(s) -
D.S. Sax Saxena
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v34i2.45
Subject(s) - foundation (evidence) , forensic engineering , engineering , steam turbine , law , political science , mechanical engineering
Forensic engineering as applicable to “construction materials evaluation” was used to investigate a condition where an alleged severe deficiency occurred during placement of concrete for a steam turbine gen-erator (STG) structure in west central Florida. The owner questioned the integrity of the partially completed structure, and demanded removal/replacement of the structure. The author conducted a forensic investiga-tion to determine whether the deficiency was limited to the surface, or if removal and replacement of the structure was warranted.