ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Forensic engineering

Forensic engineering is like being a detective but for things like buildings and bridges instead of solving crimes. It's when smart engineers try to figure out why something broke or failed.

For example, if a big bridge falls down, forensic engineers are called to investigate and figure out why it happened. They might look at pictures, interview people who saw it happen, and examine pieces of the bridge to see if they can find any clues.

They are like medical doctors for broken things - they check for signs of damage, like cracks, fractures, or bending, to see if that caused the problem.

Forensic engineers use their training and knowledge of materials, structures, and physics to piece together what happened and recommend changes to prevent it from happening again in the future.

Overall, forensic engineering helps keep people safe by figuring out what went wrong and how to prevent it from happening again.