Cissell Investigative Engineering

Weight of ICE and Snow People become pretty anxious when they see a lot of snow on their roof. While weatherman and citizens are impressed with how deep the snow is, but what’s of real interest to an Engineer is what is the weight of the snow and what influenced how much was accumulating on […]

Structure Collapses and Defects from Weight of Ice and Snow

Investigative Engineering Investigative Engineering – Insurance Peril Claims Fire and Explosion Fire has been defined by the courts as “combustion sufficient enough to produce a spark, flame or glow.” By definition, a fire is not smoke or charring.  A claim we had was quite interesting, tenants left for a weekend, an owners’ policy changed from […]

About Us CIE evolved from a specialized department of an engineering and design firm. In 2001 CIE became a separate entity with highly experienced, multi-discipline engineers and master technicians. By 2006 the firm’s business consisted primarily of forensic investigation and expert witness services for attorneys, the insurance industry, and risk, property, and facility managers. CIE’s […]

Resources CIE has provided a list of links that we hope you will find useful Weather www.wunderground.com  – An excellent source of current and historical weather information for a location close to the claim – free http://www.weatherworksinc.com/forensic.htm – Forensic meterologists http://www.vaisala.com/weather/products/lightning – Lightning strike mapping Humidity and dewpoint calculation – Engineering tip, comparing dew point temperatures is a […]

Engineering Expert Witness and Legal Support Initial Case Evaluation A potential client has a compelling case, however you’re not sure there is supporting evidence.  Attorney clients ask Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) to perform a simple fact check for a case. You need to know how strong the case is forensically and you want to […]