When knowing the correct cause-and-effect of an engineering problem is of paramount importance, think Investigative Science & Engineering, Inc. (ISE). We approach the problem of engineering forensics, not as others do using rules-of-thumb or best consensus, but from the fundamentals of physical science - where there can only be one answer, the correct one.

 

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Investigative Science & Engineering, Inc. specializes in general accident reconstructions, as well as kinetic (properties of force) and kinematic (properties of motion) analyses. We also perform environmental effects analysis to determine whether or not something is a man-made failure, or just the environment wearing it out. So whether it's construction defect issues, accidents, or the catastrophic failure of an engineering system, we're here to provide the answers. 

...and should you need us, it's good to know that ISE has worked in the expert witness field for close to two decades, providing expert opinions and testimony, scientific demonstrations for trial settings and mediations, as well as bringing attorneys and other experts 'up to speed' in scientific principles that might be tangential to their area of expertise.

What's New at ISE...

Environmental Vibration Solutions at ISEISE is a recognized leader in mechanical and dynamic vibration analysis, and has a full range of portable moda...
Phase I ESA\'s & Environmental Due DiligenceISE provides a broad suite of environmental site assessment and due diligence services geared towards c...
ISE has completed work on our laser optics test bench. The focal point is our newly built one-watt Class IV 655nm continuous wave (CW) laser capable o...
Physical Laboratory Services Available at ISEISE maintains a secure physical science laboratory traceable to standards set forth by the American Natio...
Structural Risk AssessmentISE’s structural risk assessment services are a natural extension of our structural dynamics services. We take the concept...
Electromagnetic Pollution Control at ISEISE provides a complete suite of electromagnetic field (EMF) and Radio Frequency (RF) services designed to det...
ISE is currently developing a robust method for the determination of structural defects within laminated composite aerospace structures. The current m...
Architectural Acoustics at ISEISE is one of only a small handful of firms offering a complete suite of acoustical engineering services tailored specif...
 Lots of people have heard of the Horton Grand Hotel in downtown San Diego, CA. Here\'s a view of the hotel that not too many people see - a view from...
Geophysics & Blast Response Mitigation at ISEISE has been working for close to two decades on innovative and unique engineering solutions to the p...
Environmental GIS Solutions at ISEISE provides a comprehensive set of cost-effective Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping services built around...
The following article is an opinion piece that reflects the scientific thoughts of the author. It is my opinion based upon my review of the science an...
Historic Preservation Services at ISEISE’s historical preservation services are a natural extension of our structural dynamics services which we hav...
The current version of the ISE Industrial Source Model (IS3) is sure to make the competitors cringe. Version 3.9 touts some highly advanced features s...
Lighting & Photometric AssessmentsISE provides a complete range of lighting and photometric services geared towards commercial and industrial comp...
Expert Witness & Litigation AssistanceAt the heart of any forensic problem involving the laws of physics are two fundamental quantities: the path ...
Here\'s a photo from the archives of the Olivenhain Dam inundation area circa 1998 prior to construction of the dam. ISE took this photo during some e...
Environmental Noise Control at ISEISE provides a full spectrum of acoustical consulting services necessary for compliance with environmental regulatio...
Modal Analysis Services Available at ISEModal analysis is the experimental determination of the vibrational properties (i.e., normal modes) of a physi...
Structural Dynamics Analysis at ISEISE is a recognized expert in the field of structural and soil dynamics having developed several cutting-edge techn...

Featured Video Clip (Concrete Fail)

ISE performing load testing of concrete test specimens to determine its axial compressive failure characteristics.

In this example, you can see quite dramatically how concrete fails under a compressive load. Once the ultimate stress is reached, the load carrying capacity of the material rapidly drops off producing the fracturing seen in the video.