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Forensic Investigation of Materials & Mechanical Failures in MENA

  • Principal Associate
  • 16.04.2026
  • Principal Associate
In this presentation, Mechanical Engineer Dr Tom Peat will explore Hawkins’ forensic investigation capabilities across the Middle East and North Africa, with a particular focus on materials and mechanical failures relevant to legal disputes and insurance claims.
 
He will outline how metallurgical analysis, failure reconstruction, and engineering forensics are applied to determine causation and support liability assessments within the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

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Overturned construction vehicle following a mechanical or materials failure

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