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This course is intended to give an overview of the science and business of forensic engineering, with special reference to Geotechnical Engineering. This includes identification of typical clients in the Forensic Engineering business, the legal process in Canada, the types of geotechnical and structural damage that are common in Canada, and the basics of the forensic investigation procedure.
Throughout the course, the attendees will develop the required skills to apply engineering design principles to help answer questions that could have legal implications to the involved parties in the investigated project.
A number of Canadian and international case studies will be thoroughly reviewed in class.
Presenting an important aspect of the forensic engineering business, the final part of this course will focus on the application of proper remedial measures for the common failures in the Canadian market.
Course outline
Terminologies and definitions
Site attendance and data collection
Document review
Back analysis
Reporting
Case studies
Standards, codes, and regulations
Standard of care for practicing engineers
Remediation measures
Who should attend
Forensic Engineers, Project Managers, Structural Engineers, and Geotechnical Engineers
Instructor
A. Fahmy PhD, PEng, PE
Dr. Ahmed Fahmy is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at AECOM (New York Metro). He has over 15 years of practical experience working with several employers in Canada, the United States, and the middle east, including AECOM, 30 Forensic Engineering, Golder Associates Ltd., Geoterre Ltd., Dar Al Handasah Consultants, and Geo-Consultants Group. He has provided engineering support services on a wide variety of large scale projects, and was involved in numerous forensic investigations related to legal and insurance claims.
In addition to his practical experience, Dr. Fahmy served as assistant professor at the University of Western Ontario, McMaster University and Dhofar University..
Dr. Fahmy is an active member of the executive education committee of the Canadian Geotechnical Society and the deep foundations committee of ASTM international. He has received several awards, has multiple publications, and has served as a reviewer for numerous geotechnical journals and conferences.
Date
May 10, 2024 (9:00 am to 12:00 pm)
Registration deadline
April 10, 2024
Registration Fees
400$ (Tax excluded)
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