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

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Combining 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

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Investigating 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

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Evaluating 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

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Creating 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

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