Engineering & Investigation Services

Structural and Building Envelope Failure Analysis

Structural investigations include construction defect allegations, water intrusion investigations, structural collapse, vibration damage investigations, hurricane and storm damage assessments.

Accident Reconstruction Analysis

ARA offers investigative services for automobile, commercial, industrial, maritime, and personal injury accidents.

Origin and Cause Investigations/Fire and Explosions Engineering

Employing advanced tools and forensic expertise to determine origins, causes, and contributing factors. Our thorough analysis sheds light on complex incidents, offering valuable insights for prevention and resolution.

Testing Services and Inspections

Our team conducts meticulous testing and inspections to uncover critical details often hidden from plain sight. From material analysis to structural integrity checks, our comprehensive services provide the clarity you need for informed decisions.

Failure Analysis

ARA personnel have extensive experience in performing failure analysis on both metals and non-metals.

Materials Laboratory

ARA offers comprehensive lab services capable of handling almost any size item from semi trucks to dust analysis.

NDT Services

Our lab has a wide variety of nondestructive technologies designed to inspect materials without compromising the integrity of the material.

Photography and Documentation

Photo documentation can be useful in large projects, allowing for our engineers to pinpoint key areas of damage and determine patterns/extent.  

Radiography and Computed Tomography

CT scanning allows our engineers to inspect the functionality, complexity, reliability, and safety of devices. 

Simulations and Computer Aided Analysis

In addition to accident reconstruction, the simulations are useful for evaluating the design of components under extreme conditions such as internal stresses, fluid flow, and heat in both 2D and 3D scenarios.

Evidence Storage and Collection, Vehicle & Equipment Shrink Wrapping

We have the capability and means to securely collect full fire scenes, vehicles, large equipment, or sensitive items.  We have a dedicated, secured, and monitored storage facility with both indoor and outdoor storage including space to safely store EV vehicles & our high-quality shrink wrap protects evidence from environmental elements.

Vehicle Data Retrieval

ARA personnel have extensive experience interpreting crash data. Extracted EDRs are analyzed via CDR devices for relevant information relating to the accident under investigation.

3D Scanning

ARA can use FARO and Matterport technology to extract dimensions, lines of sight, tolerances, failure points and various other factors during the analysis phase of the investigation. 

Consultation and Expert Testimony

Serving criminal and civil litigation matters, offering insights and expertise to help resolve disputes and establish liability. Our seasoned experts deliver clear, concise testimony supported by rigorous analysis and investigation.

Drone Services

ARA provides litigation support through testimony, consulting, and construction of digital and physical demonstrative exhibits.