This document summarizes a paper on forensic analysis of structural failures. It discusses how forensic engineering can be used to investigate the root causes of structural failures through systematic chemical analysis of building materials like cement, mortar and concrete. The paper outlines different types of structural failures including safety, functional and ancillary failures. It also discusses common causes of failures like negligence, incompetence, ignorance, greed, disorganization and miscommunication. The importance of forensic engineering in failure investigations is explained to determine causation, learn lessons to prevent future failures, and provide expertise in legal disputes over structural failures.