Question

The work of forensic engineers who investigate fires _____.

Responses

does not consider explosions
does not consider explosions

is relatively simple
is relatively simple

identifies what started the fire and where it stated
identifies what started the fire and where it stated

is usually done by the firefighting team
is usually done by the firefighting team
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The work of forensic engineers who investigate fires **identifies what started the fire and where it started**.
It was determined by the forensic engineers that the historic collapse of the Minneapolis Interstate Bridge was due to _____.

Responses

overcrowding
overcrowding

lack of regular structural inspections
lack of regular structural inspections

multiple problems; the specific problem could not be identified
multiple problems; the specific problem could not be identified

design and constructional flaws
design and constructional flaws
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It was determined by the forensic engineers that the historic collapse of the Minneapolis Interstate Bridge was due to **multiple problems; the specific problem could not be identified**.
In some cities, whole families show serious symptoms of acne, asthma, coughing, congestion, sinus problems, and muscle pain. Even worse, their new houses all smell of rotten eggs. They also had to replace their new AC units, which corroded very rapidly. Forensic investigation showed that these are common symptoms of people who have a certain type of Chinese drywall installed in new homes. There are forty-one states found to have defective Chinese drywall. Who is liable for the damages and repairs needed in these houses?

Responses

it is unclear because there are no regulations
it is unclear because there are no regulations

the builder
the builder

the drywall company in China
the drywall company in China

the home owner
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Liability for the damages and repairs needed in these houses is often a complex issue, but in many cases, it can fall on **the builder**. They are typically responsible for the materials used in construction, including drywall. However, depending on the specific circumstances and contracts involved, **the drywall company in China** could also be held liable. Therefore, while the builder is a common answer, the situation may vary based on local laws and the specifics of the case.
What forensic professionals should NOT be involved in the investigation of the Chinese-drywall incident?

Responses

chemists
chemists

engineers
engineers

toxicologists
toxicologists

computer specialists
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The forensic professionals who should NOT be involved in the investigation of the Chinese-drywall incident are **computer specialists**.
Builder A was able to underbid his competitor, Builder B, by secretly using a lower-grade cement when building swimming pools. Both builders used the same design and specifications for the pools. Two years later, the pools made by builder A began to leak and soon became unusable. Who is liable for the expense of fixing the pools?

Responses

the home owner
the home owner

Builder B
Builder B

the designing company
the designing company

Builder A
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Builder A is liable for the expense of fixing the pools. By using a lower-grade cement and failing to adhere to the required standards, Builder A is responsible for the defects that led to the pools leaking and becoming unusable.