Mechanical Engineering and Materials Failures

Our forensic mechanical and materials engineers are well known for their rigorous and effective approach to investigating diverse failures. Our engineers have a wide variety of industrial and academic backgrounds and are based throughout the UK, Singapore and the USA. Engineers from Burgoynes frequently prepare reports for the legal profession and have presented oral evidence in courts and other dispute resolution arenas throughout the world.

Experience

Investigating the cause of incidents of a mechanical engineering or materials engineering nature. Providing expert opinions on the causes of incidents and failures and on the suitability of equipment for use.

Incidents investigated include:

• Rail collisions and derailment
• Pressure vessel ruptures and collapses
• Scaffolding, racking and other large structure collapses
• Product liability and product recall investigations and advice
• Lifting and Access Equipment failures
• Escape of water, oil or other substances from vessels, pipes or pressure systems
• Aviation and aerospace component failures
• Machinery breakdown
• Manufacturing and Design deficiencies
• Failures in metals, plastics, ceramics and composites caused by corrosion, fatigue, fracture or overload
• Corrosion of metals and non-metals
• Personal injury investigations arising from deficient systems of work
• Regulatory authority investigations

Principal Contacts

Mark Phillips, London office

Tom Parry, Ilkley Office

Ian Wadsworth, Ilkley Office

Miles Hammersley, Manchester office

Jon Sykes, Singapore office

Rob Bachelard, Hong Kong office