Shirley Consulting Engineers have developed sophisticated methods of field mapping and site documentation to enable the rapid assessment of the causes of structure damage / failure and the determination of appropriate remedial solutions. Some examples of this work are available on our Forensic Engineering page.
These expert investigations embrace detailed documentation [both photographic and field sketching] of the physical condition of the structure / landform, related damage, and extent of the failure incident .
These investigations and documentation are normally a pre-requisite for any remedial / specialist design work and are always essential for a forensic matter.
The firm also offers specialist investigation services in the fields of:
The firm has also undertaken several large areal studies involving field mapping & hazard assessment for the development of geotechnical hazard maps by a Council. Examples of this work are available here.