Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC

The Materials & Product Failure / Piping & HVAC group investigates the physical breakdown of products of any material composition.

Whether it’s a common bathroom fixture, a water pipe, an HVAC system, or a jet engine, our team of engineers is uniquely trained to deal with the properties and chemistry of materials. We have the ability to examine every aspect of the composition of a product’s materials to determine how and why a failure occurred, right down to the molecular level.

We undertake a rigorous scientific methodology, using a wide range of investigative testing, measurement and analyses to determine the origin of the problem. We consider all factors: environment, construction, usage, maintenance, conformance to industry standards, and the material attributes of the product’s chemical composition at the atomic scale.

But while we examine the microscopic details, we also look at the big picture. Our goal is not only to make an accurate, detailed assessment, but to provide an actionable report with detailed conclusions that allow our clients to make a decision and take the next step.

  • Focused exclusively on examining properties and chemistry of materials
  • Rigorous scientific methodology using multiple tests
  • Actionable reporting with detailed conclusions

Scientific. Investigative. Actionable.

05/13/2020

Water Loss Investigations in Condo & Office Towers: Systems Overview & Failure Case Studies WEBINAR
30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multidisciplinary forensics firm continues its in-demand weekly webinar series with the second...
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10/30/2019

30 Forensic Engineering Launches Course-of-Construction Losses, Claims & Disputes Service
Construction can be messy – there are many parties and moving parts involved, which can often lead to delays,...
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02/07/2019

30 Forensic Engineering Strengthens Materials & Product Failure Group with the Appointment of Bradley Walker
30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bradley Walker B.Eng.,...
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06/27/2018

2018 Forensic Investigation Forum: Ottawa
30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm was pleased to host the 2018 Forensic Investigation Forum in our nation’s...
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12/12/2017

ASM International & 30 Forensic Engineering host Steel Image Workshop on Decoding Metallurgical Failure
30 Forensic Engineering, Canada’s leading and fully-independent multi-disciplinary forensics firm, was pleased to host the ASM International (Ontario Chapter) workshop to...
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06/07/2016

Giffin Koerth’s Materials Group Welcomes Mehdi Taheri
Giffin Koerth is proud to announce the newest addition to the Materials & HVAC Group, Mehdi Taheri. Mehdi is...
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