by Marc Meadows | Jan 22, 2019 | Blog, Case Study
I’m fascinated by the concept of tolerance in mechanical engineering. Tolerance is the permissible variation between components. In many forensic engineering cases, we see several instances of mechanical failure due to parts that weren’t made to spec. Just how...
by Marc Meadows | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog, Case Study
I love to see what humanity is capable of building. But with heavy machines and structures comes the potential for big accidents. Every safety regulation is written in blood. That’s why any oil rig, factory, or construction site should respect the hallowed words,...
by Marc Meadows | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog, Case Study
In forensic engineering, we look at accidents a little differently than most people. We need to find out how an accident occurred so that we can determine culpability and learn how to prevent a recurrence, since consequences can be grave. How grave? Well, take the...
by Marc Meadows | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, Case Study, Forensic Engineering
“They don’t make them like they used to.” I’m sure most of us have heard that a lot. From cars to refrigerators or even our homes, it seems that everything lacks the durability or quality that existed years ago. While the mechanical engineer in me likes to see how...
