For soils that experience volumetric change due to variations in moisture content, dry conditions can result in volumetric loss (i.e., “shrinkage”). Such soils are typically referred to as “expansive soils”…
To date in 2021, 29,149 wildfires (47 classified as large) have burned 1,118,377 acres of land in the United States. That is nearly 70% of the 10-year average-to-date area burned…
Because concrete is stronger in compression than in tension, most concrete used for construction is reinforced with steel bars to resist internal tensile stresses. Commonly referred to as reinforced concrete,…
Forensic experts use their technical knowledge to investigate failures or performance problems in various types of structures, which may involve providing testimony on the findings of these investigations in a…
The recent sub-freezing temperatures in Texas and other southern states have provided a harsh reminder of the damage to buildings, equipment, and other property that can result from extreme cold….
While snow can create an ideal picturesque winter landscape, it also has the potential to create undesirable effects on buildings, and thus building occupants. It is important for facility owners…
As 2020 draws to an end, we at Nelson Forensics join many others in classifying the past year as one of the most challenging in our lifetimes. As the ongoing…
This holiday season, Nelson Forensics was pleased to again participate in the Grace Bridge Toy Drive, with a donation of nearly 100 gifts for children. The toy drive benefits the…
While the safety and reliability of the built environment have improved markedly with time, and large-scale structural failures of modern buildings are rare, unsafe conditions can still manifest from inconspicuous…
A critical function of a roof is to keep water from entering a building; however, roofs are exposed to damaging environmental elements more than perhaps any other component of the…