The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, and forecasters predict that a combination of oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the Atlantic will be favorable for a more active than…
Our deepest thanks to our forensic architects and engineers who responded quickly to the aftermath of the March tornadoes in Tennessee, in parallel with the onset of the unprecedented Novel…
Thunderstorms, Hail, and Tornadoes March has arrived, and with it has come springtime weather. In many parts of the U.S., this means the potential for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and even…
It is no secret that explosions can cause damage to both the structural and nonstructural elements of a building. Explosions result in an almost instantaneous rise in air pressures; and…
Ice dams form during the winter months in regions where the temperature is below freezing. When there is snow on the roof of a building and the heat from inside…
On Sunday, October 20, 2019, an EF-3 (Enhanced Fujita Scale) tornado tore through the Dallas and Richardson areas of North Texas, causing significant damage to homes and businesses. The tornado…
Expansive Soil and Foundation Movement in Buildings A foundation supports a building or other structure, and is the part of the building that directly interacts with the subgrade soils….
