maintenance includes preventative routine actions such as cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and thorough examination. It includes corrective actions when a fault is detected or a break-down occurs such as repairs, replacing parts or clearing blockages.
Metal wire ropes are widely used in hoist (lifting), towing or winching systems, such as cranes and lifts.
Caroline O’Keeffe is a Forensic chemist based in our London Office. She has a PhD in Composite materials.
Madeleine is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with a background in material failures and building and white goods fire investigation.
Expert seatbelt forensic analysis for road traffic collisions. Independent reports for insurers, solicitors & legal cases.
Vibrations are a constant, often unnoticed, part of our environment. However, when vibrations originate from external sources, such as road traffic, trams, or railway lines, they can intrude into homes, causing noticeable disturbances.
The rapidly growing solar energy sector faces a distinct set of risks, from equipment failures and installation defects to environmental damage and grid integration issues. Failures are often complex, involving a combination of physical damage, operational practices, maintenance regimes, and procedural oversight.
Andrew Reeves was invited to present at the CABE conference, giving a talk on sinkholes and their impact within the UK.
Hawkins’ ESG strategy, carbon footprint reduction goals, and sustainability initiatives including net-zero targets and community impact.
Civil Engineer, Thomas Leyland, discusses the history, development and future of ballastless or slab railway track and covers where and why it is used, recent increases in its use, and the potential results of this.
