
Talas Engineering, Inc.
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About the firm
Talas Engineering, Inc. provides forensic engineering and technical services throughout the United States. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, the practice combines professional engineering with scientific analysis, research, and testing to perform accident reconstruction, biomechanics, design analysis, failure analysis, forensic visualization, and materials analysis.
- Team
- Small
- Firm type
- Forensic Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Materials Engineering
People
Raymond MeralaPrincipal, Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
Daniel S. GirvanPrincipal, Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
Elaine R. SerinaPrincipal, Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
Kirsten WhiteRegistered Professional Mechanical Engineer
Hanhtrinh LeManaging Engineer
Erin B. MurphyManaging Scientist
Capabilities
Accident Reconstruction
Service websiteCombining mechanical analysis and site investigation to determine the sequence of events in vehicular collisions and structural incidents.
- Occupant Kinematics
Analyzing the movement of occupants inside a vehicle during a collision.
- Vehicle Data Imaging
Extracting and analyzing electronic data recorder information from vehicles.
- Field Investigations
Performing scene inspections and collecting physical evidence from accident sites.
- Collision Analysis
Calculating speeds, impact forces, and trajectories using physics-based modeling.
Biomechanics and Injury Analysis
Service websiteInvestigating the physical forces applied to the human body and determining whether specific movements caused reported injuries.
- Human Injury Analysis
Correlating physical impacts with clinical diagnoses and trauma reports.
- Kinetics of Human Movement
Modeling the forces and motion of the body during specific activities.
- Ergonomic Studies
Evaluating workspaces and equipment interactions with human operators.
- Medical Record Review
Analyzing medical histories and clinical notes to establish injury timelines.
- Biomechanical Literature Research
Reviewing scientific publications to support force and injury analyses.
Design and Failure Analysis
Service websiteEvaluating materials, products, and mechanical systems to determine why they failed or how they can be improved.
- Engineering Design Analysis
Evaluating the structural and operational safety of mechanical components.
- Equipment and Machinery Failure Analysis
Determining the root causes of mechanical breakdowns and system faults.
- Technical Inspection
Conducting physical inspections and diagnostic assessments of hardware.
- Polymer and Chemical Analysis
Analyzing plastic, rubber, and chemical components to identify material deficiencies.
- Testing Support
Designing and executing structural and material tests to validate failure theories.
Forensic Visualization
Service websiteCreating accurate visual assets and animations to clarify complex scientific findings and accident sequences.
- Photogrammetry
Extracting 3D measurements and spatial data from photographs and video footage.
- 3D Laser Scanning
Capturing highly accurate spatial models of vehicles, machinery, and physical scenes.
- UAV Aerial Data Collection
Gathering high-resolution aerial photography and videography using small unmanned aerial systems.
- Video Production and Motion Graphics
Producing visual materials and high-speed video support for technical reviews.
- 3D Modeling and Animation
Building interactive models and forensic animations to reconstruct physical events.
Industries
Legal · Insurance · Automotive · Healthcare · Industrial
Projects
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