Investigating Fires Involving Biomass Boilers

Biomass is the use of organic matter as a fuel, used since people first burnt wood to cook food and keep warm. More recently, it has been part of a drive for using renewable energy sources to fuel our homes and businesses, rather than fossil fuels.

Droning On…

Over the past few years, drones have become increasingly common and are now frequently used by both hobbyists and commercial operators.

Screed Failures

This article discusses the different types of sand and cement floor screeds, their uses and some of the causes of failure.

Ice, Ice Baby

Winter sees a seasonal increase in escapes of water in both domestic and commercial properties due to the freezing of water pipes. The UK Water Regulations state that “All cold water fittings located within the building, but outside the thermal envelope, or those outside the building must be protected against damage by freezing”.

Acceleration from Rest

Acceleration from Rest in Road Traffic Collisions in the Information Age emphasises understanding junction dynamics.

Carriage of Coal: Gas Monitoring & Ventilation

When transported or stored in bulk, coal can be hazardous because: it can create a flammable atmosphere, it can self-heat, it can deplete the oxygen concentration and, it can corrode steel structures.

Spark Ignition: Electrical Fires Onboard Vehicles

Forensic investigations into the causation of vehicle fires may be considered, by some, to be a dark art.

Introduction to Full Numerical Analysis in Relation to Soil-Structure Failures

Geotechnical engineering involves the design and construction of structures interacting with soil and rock, such as retaining walls, foundations, tunnels and embankments, and Hawkins’ geotechnical engineers investigate failures of these structures.

Forensic Accounting – The Need for Accounting Support in the Claims Process

Many accountants have been accused of being creative. Whilst this word is either used to tease the profession, or maybe insinuate skirting with accounting regulations, there is also some truth to this assertion.

BLEVEs – The Hidden Danger of Back Boilers

Back boilers are often located within a chimney breast behind either an open fire or range cooker, and they are typically installed during a house’s initial construction.