ASTM E2713-18
(Guide)Standard Guide to Forensic Engineering
Standard Guide to Forensic Engineering
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide is intended as a foundation for other E58 Committee standards that are focused on specific technical disciplines, for example Guide E2292.
4.2 The emphasis of this guide is on the practice of forensic engineering in the United States, though elements of practice in other countries may be similar. Commercial use of the terms “engineer” and “engineering” are regulated by state and federal law; this document uses these terms only to describe a technical discipline, and not to confer title or status. Courts may decide that individuals with qualifications other than those described herein can testify as experts in forensic engineering.
4.3 Certain forensic engineering investigations of incidents and claims may be related to the behavior or condition of one or more physical systems, or the manner in which they were used. These investigations may also be related to compliance inspections, subrogation, litigation, and other activities. It is important to note that some incidents may be considered alleged, particularly when objective proof of their occurrence is not apparent.
4.4 Suggested additional readings are listed in Appendix X1.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides an introductory reference to the professional practice of forensic engineering, and discusses the typical roles and qualifications of practitioners.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2713 − 18
Standard Guide to
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Forensic Engineering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2713; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 4.2 The emphasis of this guide is on the practice of forensic
engineeringintheUnitedStates,thoughelementsofpracticein
1.1 This guide provides an introductory reference to the
other countries may be similar. Commercial use of the terms
professional practice of forensic engineering, and discusses the
“engineer”and“engineering”areregulatedbystateandfederal
typical roles and qualifications of practitioners.
law; this document uses these terms only to describe a
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
technical discipline, and not to confer title or status. Courts
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
maydecidethatindividualswithqualificationsotherthanthose
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
described herein can testify as experts in forensic engineering.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
4.3 Certain forensic engineering investigations of incidents
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and claims may be related to the behavior or condition of one
or more physical systems, or the manner in which they were
2. Referenced Documents
used. These investigations may also be related to compliance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
inspections, subrogation, litigation, and other activities. It is
E2292 Guide for Field Investigation of Carbon Monoxide
important to note that some incidents may be considered
Poisoning Incidents
alleged, particularly when objective proof of their occurrence
is not apparent.
3. Terminology
4.4 Suggested additional readings are listed in Appendix
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
X1.
3.1.1 expert, n—an individual with specialized knowledge,
skills, and abilities acquired through appropriate education,
CHARACTERISTICS OF
training, and experience.
FORENSIC ENGINEERING PRACTICE
3.1.2 forensic engineering, n—the application of the art and
science of engineering in matters which are, or may possibly
5. Individual Characteristics
relate to, the jurisprudence system, inclusive of alternative
5.1 Typical Qualifications:
dispute resolution.
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National Academy of Forensic Engineers
5.1.1 The equivalent of a Bachelor degree or Bachelor of
Science degree, or graduate degree, in engineering, from an
4. Significance and Use
appropriately accredited college or university program. De-
grees obtained from accredited engineering programs typically
4.1 This guide is intended as a foundation for other E58
Committee standards that are focused on specific technical include education in the areas of advanced mathematics, the
theoretical and practical study of physical sciences, the design
disciplines, for example Guide E2292.
of physical systems, and logical reasoning. Note that forensic
engineeringitselfisnotaseparatedisciplineofengineering—it
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E58 on Forensic
is an application of engineering, as defined above.
Engineering and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E58.01 on General
5.1.2 State licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in one
Practice.
Current edition approved May 15, 2018. Published May 2018. Originally or more disciplines of engineering. It is noted, however, that
approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E2713 – 11. DOI:
there are many disciplines of engineering (for example,
10.1520/E2713-18.
biomedical, ceramic) for which PE licensure is not offered.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Licensure is available for the engineering disciplines that most
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
commonly pertain to public works (chemical, civil, electrical,
the ASTM website.
3 mechanical, etc.), though each state may vary the disciplines
Available from National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE), 1420 King
Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, http://www.nafe.org. offered for licensure. Some states require PE licensure as a
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2713 − 11 E2713 − 18
Standard Guide to
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Forensic Engineering
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2713; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide provides an introductory reference to the professional practice of forensic engineering, and discusses the typical
roles and qualifications of practitioners.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E2493E2292 Guide for the Collection of Non-Volatile Memory Data in Evidentiary Vehicle Electronic Control UnitsField
Investigation of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incidents
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 expert, n—an individual with specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through appropriate education, training,
and experience.
3.1.2 forensic engineering, n—the application of the art and science of engineering in matters which are, or may possibly relate
to, the jurisprudence system, inclusive of alternative dispute resolution.
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National Academy of Forensic Engineers
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This guide is intended as a foundation for other E58 Committee standards that are focused on specific technical disciplines,
for example Guide E2493E2292.
4.2 The emphasis of this guide is on the practice of forensic engineering in the United States, though elements of practice in
other countries may be similar. Commercial use of the terms “engineer” and “engineering” are regulated by state and federal law;
this document uses these terms only to describe a technical discipline, and not to confer title or status. Courts may decide that
individuals with qualifications other than those described herein can testify as experts in forensic engineering.
4.3 Certain forensic engineering investigations of incidents and claims may be related to the behavior or condition of one or
more physical systems, or the manner in which they were used. These investigations may also be related to compliance inspections,
subrogation, litigation, and other activities. It is important to note that some incidents may be considered alleged, particularly when
objective proof of their occurrence is not apparent.
4.4 Suggested additional readings are listed in Appendix X1.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
FORENSIC ENGINEERING PRACTICE
5. Individual Characteristics
5.1 Typical Qualifications:
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E58 on Forensic Engineering and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E58.01 on General Practice.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2011May 15, 2018. Published December 2011May 2018. Originally approved in 2011. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E2713
– 11. DOI: 10.1520/E2713-11.10.1520/E2713-18.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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Available from National Academy of Forensic Engineers (NAFE), 174 Brady Avenue, Hawthorne, NY 10532,1420 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314,
http://www.nafe.org.
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5.1.1 The equivalent of a Bachelor degree or Bachelor of Science degree, or graduate degree, in engineering, from an
appropriately accredited college or university program. Degrees obtained from accredited engineering programs typically include
education in the areas of advanced mathematics, the theoretical and practical study of physical sciences, the design of physical
systems, and logical reasoning. Note that forensic engineering itself is not a separate discipline of engineering—it is an application
of engineering, as defined above.
5.1.2 State licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in one or more disciplines of engineering. It is noted, however, that there
are many discip
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