Vibration

Vibration expert witnesses provide forensic assessments of component, machinery and structural vibrations, as well as opinions on alleged damages and injuries caused by those vibrations.

Construction Vibration Experts listed here may provide written opinions on the causes of vibrations, evaluate structural and architectural damage, review construction surveys and opine on vibration monitoring, appropriate vibration limits and remedial actions. These specialists, often civil and geotechnical engineers, may also provide opinions on collapses, vibration-related construction disputes, and personal injuries related to demolition and construction activities.

Machine Vibration Experts, also may be listed here, who may provide opinions on the excessive vibration of components and machines, the failure or premature deterioration of equipment, measurements and analysis of equipment vibration and their effects on structures and people. These specialists, often mechanical engineers, may also provide opinions on methods and procedures to resolve mechanical vibration issues.

Vibration Injury Experts, including those in Occupational Medicine, Neurology, Vascular and Orthopedic specialties, may provide opinions on occupational and personal injury claims, including hand-arm vibration injuries caused by equipment (eg: chainsaws, grinders, impact drills) and whole-body vibration injuries commonly caused by industrial work surfaces, heavy equipment and vehicles (eg: trucks, buses, aircraft, motorcycles).