A failure analysis expert witness performed a rivet fialure analysis of a rivet involved in a ladder failure. The failed rivet, which is a hollow end rivet, was found to be too short for the intended application. The photo on the upper left is a cross section of the failed rivet in question. The clinch […]
Failure Analysis of Corroding Stainless Steel Probe
Failure analysis expert was asked to determine the cause of deterioration of the tip of a stainless steel (SS) probe used to measure the level of hot tomato juice in a vat. Chemical analysis identified the steel as 304 SS with 0.082% carbon. At best, the carbon limit is on the high end in […]
Glass Failure Analysis Expert Examines Failed Champagne Bottle
Glass failure analysis expert performed a root cause failure analysis on a exploding champagne bottle. The user claimed that the bottle exploded when she was using her thumbs to remove the cork. Examination of the bottle revealed a horizontal crush point. This damage was severe and would not have survived the corking operation at the […]
Glass Failure Analysis Expert Discusses Window Damage
Window damage expert examines window scratching from a metal blade (see above photo). A California glass failure analysis expert was asked to evaluate window damage at a newly constructed home. The windows at this site were scratched during cleaning with a six-inch metal blade. The blade traps abrasive dirt and drags it across […]
Failure Analysis of a Stair Tread Wood Failure:
Failure analysis expert examined a failed wood stair tread that was the cause of a fall and an injury. The failed tread is shown still mounted in the photo on the left. The re-assembled tread is shown in the photo on the uper right. This tread was screwed in place when the wood was green; […]
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