Cissell Investigative Engineering

Weight of ICE and Snow People become pretty anxious when they see a lot of snow on their roof. While weatherman and citizens are impressed with how deep the snow is, but what’s of real interest to an Engineer is what is the weight of the snow and what influenced how much was accumulating on […]

Structure Collapses and Defects from Weight of Ice and Snow

Investigative Engineering Investigative Engineering – Insurance Peril Claims Fire and Explosion Fire has been defined by the courts as “combustion sufficient enough to produce a spark, flame or glow.” By definition, a fire is not smoke or charring.  A claim we had was quite interesting, tenants left for a weekend, an owners’ policy changed from […]

About Us CIE evolved from a specialized department of an engineering and design firm. In 2001 CIE became a separate entity with highly experienced, multi-discipline engineers and master technicians. By 2006 the firm’s business consisted primarily of forensic investigation and expert witness services for attorneys, the insurance industry, and risk, property, and facility managers. CIE’s […]

Resources CIE has provided a list of links that we hope you will find useful Weather www.wunderground.com  – An excellent source of current and historical weather information for a location close to the claim – free http://www.weatherworksinc.com/forensic.htm – Forensic meterologists http://www.vaisala.com/weather/products/lightning – Lightning strike mapping Humidity and dewpoint calculation – Engineering tip, comparing dew point temperatures is a […]

Engineering Expert Witness and Legal Support Initial Case Evaluation A potential client has a compelling case, however you’re not sure there is supporting evidence.  Attorney clients ask Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) to perform a simple fact check for a case. You need to know how strong the case is forensically and you want to […]

Fire & Explosion Origin and Cause Experts Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC (CIE) is located in Connecticut and offers expert investigation services. Our team of expert forensic and environmental engineers are available to determine cause and origin for damage caused to residential, commercial and industrial properties. From fire investigations to water intrusion claims, storm damage claims […]

Electrical Failure Today’s equipment is extremely vulnerable to voltage surges and electrical transients.  Many of the components that make up the integrated circuits  operate at low voltage, making them particularly vulnerable.   Voltage surges and transients cause degradation of these circuits and eventually will lead to a failure. Common causes are lightning strikes, Electrostatic discharge and […]

Product Liability Multi-disciplined engineers identify a potential defect.  CIE offers a range of engineering services including  analysis of components, structural integrity evaluations, fatigue/ failure analysis, vibration analysis, metallurgy, corrosion analysis, troubleshooting, materials testing, xray and electrical testing.   The vast resources in our network of affiliates allows us to have access to expertise from every discipline. […]

Soot Cause Cissell Investigative Engineering LLC does not try and interpret policies or give advise on coverages.  Our role is to determine origin and cause.  We understand that many policies cover a hostile fire and ensuing damage and delayed ignition, aka the puff back.  Our experts examine the patterns to determine the origin.  We’ve encountered […]