Forensic Engineering In Construction and Civil Works Analytical rigor for major disasters and high-complexity litigation
Under the technical direction of Albert, Civil Engineer, we are the reference firm in Barcelona for the analysis of structural collapses, material fatigue, and critical foundation failures. We transform physical failure into undeniable civil liabilities.
The 'Duty to the Court' Standard
- Structural recalculation using Finite Elements (FEA)
- Direction and analysis of destructive material testing
- Management of the 'Quantum' (Translating structural damage into economic impact)
- In-court defense against counter-reports from multinationals
Our Process
A clear and transparent method to resolve your case
Preservation and Evidence
In-situ data collection, photogrammetry, and chain of custody of physical evidence after the collapse or incident.
Computational Modeling
Recreation of the structure's stress state at the exact moment of failure using advanced software.
Root Cause Diagnosis
Determination of the failure mechanism (fatigue, punching shear, wind) against design codes.
Report and Ratification
Issuance of the certified expert report and strong oral defense in court or arbitration proceedings.
Experts in Expert Reports
Polytechnic Authority
The mathematical rigor of Civil Engineering applied to construction pathology.
Irrefutable Proof
Conclusions based on mathematical simulation, not visual assessments.
Pure Specialization
Absolute focus on structures, materials, and civil works. We do not cover other fields.
Risk Mitigation
We align technical evidence with legal strategy to protect multimillion-dollar investments.
Experience in Major Incidents
" Faced with the roof collapse, the forensic report mathematically determined that the cause was wind suction exceeding design coefficients, exonerating the construction company.
" Hiring independent technical validation gave us the legal certainty that the carbon fiber reinforcement would support the new loads. The Civil Engineer's certification was key.
Civil Engineering and Fracture Mechanics
Our approach focuses on advanced structural calculation.
We demonstrate liabilities in structural collapses.
The Science Behind Structural Failure
In construction litigation where the financial risk is very high, simple visual observation carries no real evidentiary weight. Our approach as civil engineers focuses on demonstrating irrefutably why and how the structural element failed.
To achieve this, we employ Finite Element Analysis (FEA) modeling, recreating the exact load conditions. For example, in the event of the collapse of a slender structure subjected to dynamic actions, we do not speculate; we calculate the peak wind pressure and the ultimate limit state of the sections involved.
Proving that stresses exceeded the material's elastic limit due to a design defect or poor execution is the difference between winning or losing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
Independent Technical Validation Consulting
A fundamental pillar of our firm is the technical audit and validation of structural repair systems.
Frequently, construction companies, engineering firms, and property owners rely on the free prescription of large construction chemical manufacturers to solve serious pathologies (carbon fiber reinforcements, epoxy resins, micropiling systems). However, it is vital to understand that a commercial technical service prescribes products but does not assume civil liability for the structural recalculation of your building.
Our firm acts as the independent safety link:
- Solution Audit: We recalculate the repair project proposed by the manufacturer to verify its strict mathematical viability in your specific case.
- Prescriptive Independence: By not selling materials, we guarantee that the chosen solution is technically optimal, without commercial bias.
- Assumption of Liability (Visa): We assume the Civil Liability (RC) for the reinforcement or repair design, issuing a report certified by the Official College of Engineers.
Investing in this paid technical consulting is the only way to legally shield the structural safety of your asset and guarantee that the pathology will not reproduce in the future.
Facing a complex structural incident?
Contact technical management directly to evaluate the expert feasibility of your case.
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