Forensic investigation of explosions [electronic resource] / edited by Alexander Beveridge.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. The history, development, and characteristics of explosives and propellants / Robert B. Hopler -- 2. Physics of explosion hazards / Bibhu Mohanty -- 3. Detection of hidden explosives : new challenges and progress (1998-2009) / Susan Hallowell ... [et al.] -- 4. General protocols at the scene of an explosion / Jean-Yves Vermette -- 5. Recovery of material from the scene of an explosion and its subsequent forensic laboratory examination : a team approach / Richard A. Strobel -- 6. The management of casework within the United Kingdom forensic explosives laboratory / Sharon Broome and Clifford Todd -- 7. Aircraft explosive sabotage investigation / John H. Garstang -- 8. Evidence of explosive damage to materials and structures in air crash investigations / Maurice Baker ... [et al.] -- 9. Investigation of gas phase explosions in buildings / Christopher D. Foster -- 10. Vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices : collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence / Donald J. Sachtleben -- 11. Investigation of pipe bombs / Edward C. Bender and Alexander D. Beveridge -- 12. Improvised explosives characteristics, detection, and analysis / Kirk Yeager -- 13. Quality and the trace detection and identification of organic high explosives / Sean Doyle -- 14. Chromatography of explosives / Bruce R. McCord, Inge Corbin, and Edward C. Bender -- 15. Analysis of explosives by mass spectrometry / Tsippy Tamiri and Shmuel Zitrin -- 16. Analysis of explosives by infrared spectrometry / Shmuel Zitrin and Tsippy Tamiri -- 17. Portable explosive detection instruments / Sarah Benson, Naomi Speers, and Vincent Otieno-Alego -- 18. The significance of analytical results in explosives investigation / Gerard T. Murray -- 19. Forensic pathology of explosive injury / Indira Kitulwatte and Michael S. Pollanen -- 20. Presentation of explosive casework evidence / James W. Jardine.

"Now in its second edition, Forensic Investigation of Explosions draws on the editor's 30 years of explosives casework experience, including his work on task forces set up to investigate major explosives incidents. Dr. Alexander Beveridge provides a broad, multidisciplinary approach, assembling the contributions of internationally recognized experts who present the definitive reference work on the subject.Topics discussed include:The physics and chemistry of explosives and explosionsThe detection of hidden explosivesThe effect of explosions on structures and personsAircraft sabotage investigationsExplosion scene investigationsCasework managementThe role of forensic scientistsAnalysis of explosives and their residuesForensic pathology as it relates to explosivesPresentation of expert testimonyWith nearly 40 percent more material, this new edition contains revised chapters and several new topics, including:A profile of casework management in the UK Forensic Explosives Laboratory, one of the world's top labs, with a discussion of their management system, training procedures, and practical approaches to problem solvingProperties and analysis of improvised explosivesAn examination of the Bali bombings and the use of mobile analytical techniques and mobile laboratoriesThe collection, analysis, and presentation of evidence in vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cases, as evidenced in attacks on US overseas targetsThis volume offers valuable information to all members of prevention and post-blast teams. Each chapter was written by an expert or experts in a specific field and provides well-referenced information underlying best practices that can be used in the field, laboratory, conference room, classroom, or courtroom. "--Provided by publisher.

Also available in print edition.

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