Case Studies
J.S. Held Acquires Technorm, Québec’s Leading Forensic, Building Safety & Compliance Experts
Read MoreAn elevated metro overpass in Mexico suffered a catastrophic collapse, leading to the plunge of a train onto a busy road below. The insurance company retained our Latin America team to conduct a comprehensive root-cause analysis to unravel the reasons behind this tragic incident.
Our team conducted a site inspection a few days after the incident, followed by a comprehensive forensic investigation. During this investigation, our engineers conducted advanced structural analyses to assess any construction or design deficiencies of the elevated track, which was supported by steel girders. The objective of this investigation was to determine the root cause of the collapse.
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Forensic Architecture & Engineering Practice
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> Structural Engineering
Our team is composed of civil and structural engineers who specialize in forensic investigations, repair scopes, code upgrade/compliance evaluations, and repair plans. We provide detailed forensic analysis of property and infrastructure damage by leveraging our understanding of the built environment and the impact of wind, water, fire, deterioration, construction defects, and outside forces.
> Construction Defect Investigations
J.S. Held is globally recognized for industry-leading construction defect investigations. We provide clients with extensive site assessments and document review, followed by pertinent project reports, graphics, animations, and repair recommendations on a variety of matters involving property and infrastructure.
> Vibration Studies & Assessments
Our forensic experts have extensive experience studying and analyzing vibratory effects on property and infrastructure. We provide support monitoring ground vibration associated with construction and demolition activities, as well as post-construction and demolition investigations to determine if a surrounding structure experienced vibration-related damage.