In the industrial corridors of Penang, Malaysia, a sudden structural failure can lead to significant operational downtime and safety hazards. This case study examines the technical root cause analysis (RCA) of a chimney collapse at a mattress manufacturing facility during a severe thunderstorm. Our forensic engineering team was commissioned to determine whether the failure was … Read more
In a city pulsating with life, where tales of old intermingle with the rhythm of the modern, stood a cinema. Its walls, steeped in stories of romance, drama, and thrill, were about to narrate their own real-life mystery. This is not just any tale, but a gripping account of a fire investigation in Pakistan that … Read more
In the world of construction, mobile cranes are the workhorses that make architectural marvels possible. One such machine, a mobile crane known for its robustness and impressive load capacity, became the subject of a forensic engineering investigation by Approved Group International. Let’s delve into the details of this intriguing case, providing insights that reinsurers, insurers, … Read more
Lithium-ion batteries are a popular and powerful type of rechargeable battery that is used in a wide variety of products, including electric vehicles. However, there have been several reports of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in Tesla vehicles in recent years, raising concerns about the safety of these batteries.One of the main reasons for the … Read more
At approximately 1620 hours on Sunday, 15 December 2019, the shift leader at a boiler system company heard a loud noise coming from the outside area of the premises. He rushed out and saw that the chimney had collapsed. Acting quick, he alerted the production team and shut down the boiler operation. There was heavy … Read more
The Suez Canal provides the shortest sea link between Asia and Europe, seeing to about 12% of global trade passing through it. Recently, a giant container ship, the Ever Given, ran aground on the bank of the canal in Egypt where it remained
At approximately 2100 hours, the Operator first noticed sparks from an electrical panel adjacent to Extrusion Machine No. 6 in the Production Area.
An elevated silo tank (LTDS) was reported to have collapsed late in the evening at a palm oil and palm kernel processing plant.
The purpose of insulation around a conductor is much like that of a pipe carrying water, and ohm’s law of electricity can be more easily understood by a comparison with water flow.
We came across numerous cases where mobile cranes were reported to have tipped over during the lifting of loads of steel bars, cement, bricks, tools and machinery. There are several factors which contributed to the toppling of a mobile crane during lifting operation.
