Solving difficult problems is our passion.

We apply our knowledge of engineering, biology and medicine to help understand the causes of failures and accidents.

Solving difficult problems is our passion.

We apply our knowledge of engineering, biology and medicine to help understand the causes of failures and accidents.

Automotive Accident Reconstruction

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated over 1000 transportation accidents

Biomechanics

The study of injury is central to the practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction.

Areas of Expertise

Our experience, knowledge and expertise provide an integrated approach to failure analysis and accident investigations. We use the latest technology in accident reconstruction including computer modeling, digital data acquisition, and photogrammetry to provide our clients the best possible outcomes.

Construction Defect

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated hundreds of failures covering plumbing.

Engineering Analysis

Principia provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mechanical systems.

Automotive Accident Reconstruction

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated over 1000 transportation accidents

Biomechanics

The study of injury is central to the practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction.

Human Factors

Does the science of human perception and behavior suggest an accident was avoidable?

Areas of Expertise

Our experience, knowledge and expertise provide an integrated approach to failure analysis and accident investigations. We use the latest technology in accident reconstruction including computer modeling, digital data acquisition, and photogrammetry to provide our clients the best possible outcomes.

Construction Defect

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated hundreds of failures covering plumbing.

Engineering Analysis

Principia provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mechanical systems.

Areas of Expertise

Our experience, knowledge and expertise provide an integrated approach to failure analysis and accident investigations. We use the latest technology in accident reconstruction including computer modeling, digital data acquisition, and photogrammetry to provide our clients the best possible outcomes.

Automotive Accident Reconstruction

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated over 1000 transportation accidents

Biomechanics

The study of injury is central to the practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction.

Construction Defect

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated hundreds of failures covering plumbing.

Engineering Analysis

Principia provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mechanical systems.

Human Factors

Does the science of human perception and behavior suggest an accident was avoidable?

About Principia Engineering

Principia was founded in 2005 by engineers from Exponent, Inc. Our venture is driven by the desire to focus on the fundamental practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction. We offer the highest level of technical consulting services specializing in failure analysis, the analysis of root causes of accidents and product failures. 

As part of our work, we maintain membership and active involvement in many professional organizations.

Our Team

Principia was founded in 2005 by engineers from Exponent, Inc. Our venture is driven by the desire to focus on the fundamental practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction. We offer the highest level of technical consulting services specializing in failure analysis, the analysis of root causes of accidents and product failures. 

Our Clients

Areas of Expertise

Our experience, knowledge and expertise provide an integrated approach to failure analysis and accident investigations. We use the latest technology in accident reconstruction including computer modeling, digital data acquisition, and photogrammetry to provide our clients the best possible outcomes.

Automotive Accident Reconstruction

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated over 1000 transportation accidents

Biomechanics

The study of injury is central to the practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction.

Construction Defect

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated hundreds of failures covering plumbing.

Engineering Analysis

Principia provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mechanical systems.

Areas of Expertise

Our experience, knowledge and expertise provide an integrated approach to failure analysis and accident investigations. We use the latest technology in accident reconstruction including computer modeling, digital data acquisition, and photogrammetry to provide our clients the best possible outcomes.

Automotive Accident Reconstruction

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated over 1000 transportation accidents

Biomechanics

The study of injury is central to the practice of failure analysis and accident reconstruction.

Construction Defect

Principia’s engineering staff have investigated hundreds of failures covering plumbing.

Engineering Analysis

Principia provides a multidisciplinary approach to the study of mechanical systems.

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