Agenda

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Thursday, June 25, 2026
9:00 am – 3:50 pm CDT


Agenda:
Presented by Casey K. Hemmatyar, SE

Examining the Role of Forensic Engineering

  • Causes and consequences of structural failures
  • Importance of good design
  • Impact of codes and standards
  • Legal and economic impacts of failures
  • Results and consequences of forensic engineering

Understanding the Forensic Engineering Process

  • Documenting the failure
  • Conducting investigation and research
  • Test protocols and tests
  • Determining causation and responsibility
  • Learning from failure

Preparing the Forensic Engineering Report

  • Identifying the report’s purpose and its audience
  • Examining content
  • Organizing the report
  • Evaluating sample reports

Understanding Causes of Structural Failures

  • Lessons learned from historic failures
  • Design errors
  • Defective construction
  • Material deficiencies
  • Excessive loadings
  • Deterioration and degradation

Forensic Examination of Structures

  • Investigation of steel structures
  • Investigation of wood structures
  • Investigation of concrete structures
  • Investigation of masonry and building facades
  • Load testing and instrumentation of existing structures

 

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Credits

Engineers
5.5 PDHs

Architects
5.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
5.5 HSW LUs

ICC - International Code Council
0.55 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 5.5 PDHs for professional engineers and 5.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 5.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .55 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

5.5 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Casey K. Hemmatyar, SE

President, PSFEG Inc

As an arbitrator, structural/civil engineer, and expert forensic consultant with nearly four decades of experience, Mr. Hemmatyar has provided extensive expert services for defendants’ and plaintiffs’ attorneys on numerous construction litigation matters throughout the United States and Canada.

He has been retained as an expert engineer in over one hundred and fifty litigation matters on single and class-action legal cases by the U.S. government, law firms, and insurance carriers at the State and Federal levels, working with both plaintiff and defendant sides.

Mr. Hemmatyar’s understanding of core engineering and legal concepts has enabled him to effectively assist a wide range of clientele. He brings diversified experience in structural and civil engineering design, and in forensic engineering, investigation, and evaluation. Mr. Hemmatyar also conducts research, has assisted in the development of building codes and standards, and has supervised the construction of domestic and international projects. His experience includes special structures and new buildings as well as modifications, alterations, seismic/hurricane retrofits, and upgrades to existing structures. Mr. Hemmatyar has provided failure analysis, expert consultation, structural forensic investigation, and damage assessment services for numerous litigation and insurance-related matters.

He actively presents continuing education lectures to audiences of licensed engineers, architects, and general contractors on topics of structural and forensic engineering throughout North America. Mr. Hemmatyar has been the principal structural engineer on projects for clients such as NASA and several other high-profile agencies. Currently, he directs PSFEG and has served as Director for SEAOSC from 2011 to 2013. He has been interviewed by public media, including the History Channel (documentary episode: “Collapse of Ancient Structures”) and Reuters (Mexico City school collapse).

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Structural Forensic Engineering

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course covers the role of forensic engineering, the forensic engineering process, forensic engineering report preparation, causes of structural failures, and forensic examination of structures.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to describe the forensic engineering process and reporting, including investigation, research, documentation, and learning from failures.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to provide an overview of the investigation processes for steel, wood, concrete, and masonry structures.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to discuss the causes and legal and economic consequences of structural failures, the importance of good design, and the impact of codes and standards.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to identify the most common causes of structural failures, including design errors, defective construction, material deficiencies, excessive loading, and deterioration.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  04/30/2029

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.