Knott Laboratory provides forensic engineering and animation, Civil & Structural, and Fire & Explosion Investigation services to reconstruct accidents.
Structural Analysis
Our engineers have inspected structural failures that occurred as a result of earthquake, flooding, rain, snow, wind, and ice loads.
From a single broken rafter to a collapsed structure, Knott Laboratory can perform a structural analysis in order to determine the cause and origin of the failure. Our engineers have inspected structural failures that occurred as a result of earthquake, flooding, rain, snow, wind, and ice loads. Also, Knott Laboratory routinely inspects and develops repair recommendations for structural damage as a result of fires and vehicular impact and our engineers are available immediately in emergency situations.
All of Knott Laboratory’s structural engineers are qualified to enter and conduct investigations in structures known to have asbestos spills.
Publications List
Forensic Engineering Use of Computer Animation and Graphics
Methodology for Assessing the Thermal Effects of a Wildfire on a Structure
Foundation Damage Assessments and Structural Repairs
Experts in the Field
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What others have to say about our work
Anonymous
I am a Community Association Manager and have had a few opportunities to work with Knott Labs and each time I could not be more impressed. They are very professional and down to earth, they really take into account their client and want to do what is best for them. When I need an engineer Knott (Cade) is always the first call I make!Anonymous
T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
[Richard,].. Your assistance in the case has been invaluable. I am very pleased that you were able to rebut the findings of the two State Police officers and the defendants expert. No one else was sharp enough to focus on the oil spill in the photos and it was gone when the State Trooper did his final report.T.B., Attorney, Massachusetts
D.W., Attorney, California
I want to express our continued admiration for the quality of Knott Lab’s work both in accident reconstruction & in the preparation of demonstrative evidence. On the basis of your deposition testimony & the animation of the accident, the defense admitted the negligence of their employee, that it was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s injuries.D.W., Attorney, California
T.W., Attorney, Illinois
I wanted to personally thank you for all of your hard work and dedication in helping to get the case successfully resolved. If not for your hard work, your expert opinions and your keen analysis on this case, we would never have been able to settle it for the amount and/or in the time frame in which we did. It was truly a team victory.T.W., Attorney, Illinois
S.G., Attorney, Missouri
The work you did on the case was outstanding. Prior to going to the mediation, we sent your animation of what occurred to the defendants. I truly believe that your animation allowed the defense to see exactly what happened which, in turn, allowed them to appreciate their liability. Regardless, I think your work was outstanding and want to thank you.S.G., Attorney, Missouri