Forensic Engineers and Consultants

Blog Posts by: Claire Benedict

Author Claire Benedict

Expertise Includes:

  • Foundation Issues
  • Building Damage Assessment
  • Construction Defect Evaluation
  • Building Envelope/Water Intrusion
  • Building Codes and Standards
  • Roof Damage
  • Structural Failure

Foundation Settlement: Stages and Types of Cracks

We’ve all done it- seen a crack in a wall or foundation and said “Eh, it’s just settlement” so we do not have to worry about it right now. But what is settlement, anyway? When does it happen, and why? Read More

The Basics of Structural Design

I spent a decade of my career in the design engineering sphere. I loved my experiences there, and working in design has given me an understanding of how structures and their various elements are dreamed, designed, and constructed- how they ought to work as well as what can go wrong. Design is fun and can be complicated, and it does not need to be a big scary mystery. Let’s have a peek behind the curtain! Read More

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