Electric Bike Front Wheel Skewer Axle Failure It could be a surprise to users that the front axle on an electric bike is a small skewer. The skewer holds the front wheel to the front fork. Read Consulting Performed a failure analysis of a quick release skewer front axle of an electric bike. The skewer […]
Beer Bottle Safety
Drink Responsibly It is important to make note that beer and soda bottles are under pressure. The pressure is around 40psi. This means that if the glass is damaged when the bottle is still capped, there is a possibility the bottle would explode. SO, if you are going to toast a friend by hitting two […]
Construction Defect Analysis: New Window Defects
An ongoing issue with new construction is the occurrence of window defects. Most newly installed windows are insulating glass (IG). These windows are have two panes with an air gap, and therefore, have 4 glass surfaces (surface #1 is on the building exterior) that may have defects. In addition, many have a coating on one […]
Materials Failure Lab,Glass Failure Analysis: Failed Coffee Mug
Read Consulting Materials Failure Laboratory was asked to examine a failed coffee mug. This mug was advertised as a “solid soda-lime clear glass mug”. Unfortunately, soda-lime glass is a poor choice for mugs that are filled with hot liquids such as coffee and tea. Its high coefficient of thermal expansion makes it vulnerable to failure. […]
Food Contamination: Pizza Sauce Contaminant.
Read Consulting has lengthy experience aiding food processing companies by examining contaminants found by their customers. In many cases the product (such as tomato sauce) is packaged in polymer lined #10 steel cans. Obviously, the customer opens the cans and uses the contents for cooking. If the can opener isn’t sharp or is improperly aligned, […]
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