Agenda

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST

 

Presented by: Victor Popp

Examining the Role of Forensic Engineering

  • Definition of forensics and structural failure
  • 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 and Reviewing Forensic Engineering Reports

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

Understanding Causes of Structural Failures

  • Design errors
  • Construction errors
  • Excessive loadings
  • Material deficiencies, deterioration, and degradation
  • Testing for material issues

Forensic Examination of Structures

  • Investigation of steel structures
  • Investigation of wood structures
  • Investigation of concrete structures
  • Investigation of masonry and building facades

Using Forensic Engineering Information in Litigation

  • Presenting forensic engineering information as an expert witness
  • Offering testimony as an expert witness

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 LU|HSW

ICC - International Code Council
.6 CEUs (Building)

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 6.0 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 No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). 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 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 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 may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)

Speakers

Victor Popp, PE, MS, CSL

Principal, VPopp Inc.

Mr. Popp is a licensed professional engineer in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Colorado. He also holds an unrestricted construction supervisor and home inspector license (in Massachusetts). Mr. Popp provides expert technical consulting services based on over three decades of broad-based mechanical and structural engineering experience. He has developed state-of-the-art custom machinery, structures and systems, and he has performed engineering management and consulting services for a wide variety of clients, applications, and industries. These include the consumer, aerospace, materials, testing, biomedical, automotive, and construction markets. Mr. Popp has experience in state-of-the-art design and manufacturing, in production and research and development environments. He has also performed forensic and failure analysis investigations of material and product failures as well as structural engineering analysis. Mr. Popp holds a masters of science degree in Administrative Studies from Boston College, a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, and a certificate in Engineering Management Development from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has also completed other PhD and Master’s level engineering course work including bio-mechanical engineering, CAD, thermodynamics, and numerical analysis at UMASS and at Northeastern University. As a result of his extensive professional experience and education, Mr. Popp has been an invited presenter at the University of Fair Haven’s Graduate School of Forensic Engineering and at the National Academy of Forensic Engineers Annual Convention.

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 of Buildings

Delivery Method: Live Online

Course Description: This six-hour course explains the role, purpose and process of forensic engineering and then analyzes reports, discusses the causes of failures, and explores examinations of different types of structures.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to discuss the forensic engineering process, from documenting the failure to investigation and testing, in order to determine causation and responsibility.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to evaluate sample forensic engineering reports and identify the purpose, examine the content, and organize the report.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to identify and understand causes of structural failures, including design errors, construction errors, excessive loadings, material deficiencies, deterioration and degradation.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explain how different types of structures are forensically examined, including steel, wood, concrete and masonry buildings.

LUs: 6.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with structural design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 10/24/2026

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.