Stone Engineering Incorporated

Disciplined, methodical planning and execution of forensic engineering investigations to determine the cause of material, system, and component failures.

• Heavy Equipment

  Forensic analysis of heavy machinery and industrial vehicle systems following accidents or mechanical breakdowns.

• Industrial Failure Analysis

  Investigation of material failures and containment losses in industrial structures, piping, and plumbing systems.

• Marine

  Forensic analysis of marine vessels, structures, and propulsion systems following accidents, collisions, or structural failures.

• Automotive

  Investigation of vehicular systems, components, and accidents to identify failure mechanisms and contributing factors.

• Product Liability

  Evaluating consumer and commercial products to determine if design defects or manufacturing issues contributed to failures or injuries.

• Fire and Explosion

  Certified forensic investigation of fire origin and cause, covering vehicles, marine craft, structures, and appliances.

Reasoned application of scientific and engineering principles to evaluate failure modes, reconstruct accidents, and support litigation or subrogation.

• Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis

  Systematic evaluation of potential failure modes and mechanisms within a design to assess risks and mitigate operational hazards.

• Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis

  Rigorous methodology to collect, evaluate, and integrate facts into a concise and coherent explanation of complex mechanical failures.

• Product Testing and Analysis

  Testing of components and systems using non-destructive and quantitative measurement techniques to assess performance and defects.

• Subrogation Support

  Independent technical review of case materials and failure causes to assist insurance and legal clients with subrogation claims.

• Maintenance and Repair Engineering Process Review

  Review of maintenance practices, engineering processes, and repair histories to evaluate compliance and identify procedural failures.

Practical application of thermal sciences and infrared thermography for diagnostic, quantitative, and building performance assessments.

• Industrial Applications

  Trending, predictive maintenance, and quantitative radiometric diagnostics of operating mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Marine Hull Inspection

  Infrared diagnostics to identify moisture retention, delamination, and material defects in marine vessel fiberglass hulls.

• Building Performance Testing & Analysis

  Evaluating building envelope performance and air infiltration using infrared thermography integrated with calibrated blower door systems.

• Structure Water Damage Loss Claims Support

  Assessing structural moisture, water damage, and building envelope performance to support insurance loss claims.