Product Evaluation

WERC forensic engineers test a variety of products for research and certification or to evaluate failures.

We have the equipment, experience, and capability to measure combustion products, gases, strains, accelerations, temperatures forces, and other measurable physical characteristics, both in our onsite laboratory and in the field. WERC has the equipment and skill to fabricate specialized test fixtures and assemblies.

WERC has tested a variety of products including:

• Vehicles and Components
• Wheelchair Lifts
• Gas-Fired Appliances
• Gas Grills
• Walking Surfaces and Stairways
• Various Building Components Such As Floors, Beams, and Wall Assemblies
• Plumbing Fixtures
• Sprinkler Systems and Piping
• Construction Equipment and Numerous Types Of
• Mechanical Equipment.

Our role as scientific investigators often requires us to also be educators. We produce reports, displays, models, and animations to help our clients, arbitrators, judges, and juries understand how things work, how things fail, and how to use that information to evaluate the loss.

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