Forensic Engineering Analysis of a Shopping Mall Explosion

Jerry R. Tindal

doi:10.51501/jotnafe.v33i1.25

Forensic Engineering Analysis of a Shopping Mall Explosion

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Jerry R. Tindal

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https://doi.org/10.51501/jotnafe.v33i1.25

Keywords:

Explosion, natural gas, underground pipe, distribution piping, gas main, utility clearances, underground electrical cables, gas leaks, NFPA 921, explosion investigation

Abstract

On May 7, 2009 a catastrophic explosion occurred at a shopping mall located just outside of Washington, D.C. As a result of the explosion, several persons, including multiple firefighters, were injured, and a large portion of the mall was destroyed. This paper examines the cause of the explosion.

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2016-01-01

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Tindal, Jerry R. 2016. “Forensic Engineering Analysis of a Shopping Mall Explosion”. Journal of the National Academy of Forensic Engineers 33 (1). https://doi.org/10.51501/jotnafe.v33i1.25.

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Vol. 33 No. 1 (2016)

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